biomarker Archives
Platelet protein modification
Jan. 13, 2016—Vanderbilt investigators have identified a new biomarker to assess platelet function.
Biomarker for intestinal tumors
Oct. 21, 2015—A new marker could be useful for diagnosing and treating neuroendocrine tumors of the small intestines.
Skin biopsy to diagnose depression?
Aug. 29, 2014—It may be possible to use skin cells as biomarkers to diagnose and manage depression.
Nobel laureate stresses need to develop biomarkers
Apr. 18, 2013—After 40 years in basic science working with yeast cells, Nobel laureate Lee Hartwell, Ph.D., has turned his attention in a new direction.
Brain tumor TIP reveals new target
Feb. 4, 2013—The protein TIP-1 appears to be a novel prognostic marker for glioblastoma and may be a good therapeutic target for disrupting tumor-driven blood vessel development.
Cancer markers from archived tissue
Dec. 20, 2012—Archived tissue samples are yielding new disease biomarkers.
Biomarkers may offer autism clues
Jul. 31, 2012—A combination of biomarkers may reveal new clues about causes of and potential interventions for autism.
Vanderbilt identifies genes linked to breast cancer chemo resistance
Jun. 11, 2012—A study led by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center investigators has identified a gene expression pattern that may explain why chemotherapy prior to surgery isn’t effective against some tumors and suggests new therapy options for patients with specific subtypes of breast cancer.
