Department of Pathology Microbiology and Immunology Archive — Page 29 of 31
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May 1, 2013
Taking the ‘noise’ out of protein data
Vanderbilt researchers have developed a novel algorithm to improve results from proteomic studies. -
April 26, 2013
Factor reduces virus-related asthma attacks
An immune system factor associated with severe asthma may actually reduce asthma attacks induced by viral infections. -
April 18, 2013
Early study reveals ‘nuclear’ strategy for atherosclerosis
Vanderbilt University scientists have discovered a potential new strategy for lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels and stopping atherosclerosis and fatty liver disease. -
April 17, 2013
‘Longevity’ gene aids kidney survival
A gene associated with cell survival and longevity may protect the kidney from acute injury. -
April 4, 2013
Symposium to offer look at latest infectious diseases imaging research
The latest research on imaging infectious diseases will be discussed during a mini-symposium noon to 5 p.m., April 12, at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center Board of Trust Room. -
April 3, 2013
“Silent” B cells trigger autoimmunity
Immune cells that recognize self antigens (e.g. insulin), but are functionally silent, can trigger autoimmune diseases such as diabetes. -
March 7, 2013
Diagnostic management efforts thrive on teamwork
As choices mount for patient testing and treatment, diagnostic management has arisen at Vanderbilt University Medical Center to address two closely related questions that clinicians must ask themselves more and more often: have I ordered the right tests for this patient; and, taken together, what do these test results imply for the best treatment of this patient?