Reporter Nov 16 2012

November 15, 2012

Study tracks antioxidants’ role in prostate tumor growth

Antioxidants promote cell growth in a mouse model of prostate cancer, Vanderbilt researchers report in the journal PLoS ONE. The findings provide insight into the recent controversy regarding antioxidants and prostate cancer prevention.

By Leigh MacMillan

November 15, 2012

VUMC nurses debut new set of bylaws

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nursing conducted its 2012 Bylaws Convention earlier this week. The Nursing Bylaws are reviewed and amended every two years to ensure they are an up-to-date governing guide for VUMC’s nearly 6,000-member nursing workforce.

By VUMC News and Communications

November 15, 2012

Inherited lung disease no worse in offspring

An inherited lung disease does not appear to have earlier onset and increased severity – a phenomenon called genetic anticipation – in successive generations.

By Leigh MacMillan

November 12, 2012

Conway-Welch to step down as School of Nursing dean

By John Howser

November 12, 2012

UNC, Vanderbilt discover a new live vaccine approach for SARS and novel coronaviruses

Collaborating researchers at the University of North Carolina and Vanderbilt University have found that accelerating the rate of mutations in the coronavirus responsible for deadly severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) cripples the virus’s ability to cause disease in animals.

By VUMC News and Communications