BioVU Archive — Page 3 of 8

Laboratory worker in protective clothing and gloves handling trays filled with purple-capped sample tubes beside a computer workstation.
January 5, 2024

The Alliance for Genomic Discovery welcomes Bristol Myers Squibb, GSK and Novo Nordisk

Bristol Myers Squibb, GSK and Novo Nordisk are the newest members of the Alliance for Genomic Discovery.

Abstract visualization of DNA sequencing data, with multicolored nucleotide letters and fluorescent waveform peaks reflected across a digital data surface.
October 31, 2023

Polygenic ‘scores’ may improve cancer screening

Accounting for genetic variability in biomarkers not associated with cancer risk could avoid unnecessary diagnostic procedures, Vanderbilt researchers found.

October 5, 2023

Kidney disease gene also has a protective mutation

African Americans have long been known to be at increased risk of kidney disease due to a dangerous genetic mutation that creates a hole in the kidney cells, but Vanderbilt researchers have now discovered a protective genetic mutation that covers the hole to eliminate the risk.

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October 2, 2023

New “DNA” podcast season explores how to harness change, ideas to improve business and medicine

Go to your favorite podcast channel right now to subscribe and listen to the first episode of Season 4!

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September 25, 2023

What could be next? Preview DNA’s Season 4 exploring the future

Preview the trailer for Season 4 of the Vanderbilt Health DNA podcast series. Explore issues facing businesses across industries, and how VUMC is experimenting with and designing solutions for problems — old and new — by supporting smart people with visionary ideas. 

Glowing blue DNA double helix surrounded by abstract network connection lines on a dark blue background.
August 31, 2023

New reference tool supports replication of DNA biobank studies

Vanderbilt researchers created a phenotype-genotype reference map to assess data quality in DNA biobanks.