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Neurons with serotonin transporters labeled with quantum dots. (Jerry Chang / Vanderbilt)
June 27, 2012

Probing the roots of depression by tracking serotonin regulation at a new level

An interdisciplinary team of scientists have successfully tagged a protein that regulates the neurotransmitter serotonin with tiny fluorescent beads, allowing them to track the movements of individual molecules for the first time. This capability makes it possible to study the manner in which serotonin regulates mood, appetite and sleep at a new level of detail.
June 26, 2012

Construction work will affect Medical Center Drive

By VUMC News and Communications
June 18, 2012

Vanderbilt and affiliates receive $18.8 million to improve health care, reduce costs for chronic conditions

By John Howser
June 18, 2012

New mobile ‘app’ helps medical center monitor hand washing compliance

By VUMC News and Communications
June 5, 2012

View historical medical center images through new website

By VUMC News and Communications
May 30, 2012

Part of Pierce Avenue closed June 2

By VUMC News and Communications
May 29, 2012

Memorial Day weekend one of LifeFlight’s busiest ever

By VUMC News and Communications
May 22, 2012

Vanderbilt lands significant patient-centered research grant

Patients and their families will have a more active role and voice in research designed to improve the quality and safety of patient care, thanks to a federal grant received by Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers.
By Jill Clendening
May 15, 2012

Trauma nurses initiate pledge against distracted driving

By VUMC News and Communications
April 20, 2012

Vanderbilt University Medical Center achieves Magnet status

By VUMC News and Communications
April 2, 2012

Honky-Tonk Heroes and Healing Hands: Vanderbilt and Music City’s hit makers deliver perfect harmony

By VUMC News and Communications
March 23, 2012

Williams, others elected to Frist Board of Trustees

By VUMC News and Communications
March 19, 2012

Warm weather kicks off early ‘trauma season’ in Middle Tennessee

By VUMC News and Communications
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