Reporter Oct 19 2012 Archive — Page 1 of 2

Illustration of red blood cells and several white blood cells suspended in a red bloodstream.
October 25, 2012

Bid protein guards blood cells against stress

A protein normally known to promote cell death found to encourage survival of blood forming cells.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Illustration of a green, curved, flagellated bacterium on a white background, labeled H. pylori.
October 23, 2012

Stomach bug alters tumor suppressor

The stomach bug Helicobacter pylori increases forms of a protein that promote tumor development, perhaps explaining how it elevates risk for gastric cancer.

By Leigh MacMillan
Stylized illustration of several pink and white DNA double helices against a dark purple background.
October 19, 2012

More gene links to breast cancer risk

Two newly identified gene variants linked to breast cancer may aid in predicting disease risk and targeting screening and prevention strategies.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Scientific illustration of a magenta G protein-coupled receptor embedded in a gray cell membrane, attached to blue, green, and gold G-protein subunits. Green and red molecular models with arrows indicate exchange of GTP for GDP.
October 18, 2012

Nobel in Chemistry reveals VU ties that bind

Several Vanderbilt researchers have collaborated with this year’s Nobel Chemistry winners.

By Bill Snyder
Five Nashville Mobile Market executive board members pose at the open doorway of a white trailer labeled “The Nashville Mobile Market”; one person sits on the trailer step while four stand around them.
October 18, 2012

VUSM student lauded for Mobile Market

By Vanderbilt Health News
boy with book
October 18, 2012

Dollar General gift aids youth literacy clinic

By Vanderbilt Health News