Nature Communications (journal) Archive — Page 1 of 5
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September 30, 2025
Studies find connection between impaired musical rhythm abilities and developmental speech-language disorders
Evidence showed that deficiency in musical rhythm perception is a “modest but consistent risk factor for developmental speech, language and reading disorders.” -
September 29, 2025
Keloid risk genes open door to better therapy
These raised scars tend to recur after surgical removal, and the effectiveness of alternative treatments is limited. -
July 7, 2025
Vanderbilt Health at forefront of improving head and neck surgery with fluorescence imaging to ‘light up’ nerves
A new study identified a safe and effective fluorescent imaging agent that can assist surgeons in visualizing — and therefore protecting — nerves during surgery. -
June 3, 2025
AI researchers develop new technologies for cancer care
These new technologies showcase how VUMC researchers are using the power of AI to meet a wide range of medical needs. -
April 2, 2025
New gene discoveries target uterine fibroids
The research is another step toward development of targeted therapies aimed at reducing the incidence and medical burden of this common condition. -
October 16, 2024
Study of severe drug reactions finds skin cells activate their own assassins
Single-cell analysis reveals the inner workings of the life-threatening adverse drug reactions Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. -
September 27, 2024
Distant relatedness in biobanks harnessed to identify undiagnosed genetic disease
VUMC researchers have developed a genetic method that clusters distantly related people to find rare variants that were present in a common ancestor.