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The rod-shaped pathogen C. diff must overcome a variety of threats to survive and grow in the gut. (illustration by Adobe Stock)
September 9, 2026

C. diff coordinates threat response to survive in gut

It’s critical to understand how C. diff adapts to environmental stressors in the gut in order to identify novel antimicrobial targets.

By Leigh MacMillan
Hugh Barrington Lawrence III, from Beacon, New York, admitted to the Interdisciplinary Graduate Pathway, receives his white coat from IGP Director Madhvi Venkatesh, DPhil, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
September 9, 2026

New graduate students are urged to forge reputations ‘others can trust’

White lab coats symbolize academic rigor, scientific excellence and commitment to benefit society through research and discovery.

By Bill Snyder
September 9, 2026

Why the bridge between Hearing and Speech Sciences and Neurology takes a good listener

Changes in a patient’s voice and speech patterns can be indicators of neurological disease and provide the key to a diagnosis.

By Evan Dorian
Melinda Aldrich, PhD, MPH
September 9, 2026

Melinda Aldrich to receive 2026 Ethos Award from UC Santa Cruz

The awards celebrate individuals whose vision, leadership and dedication have made a meaningful impact in their professions, in society, within the university community, and across the globe.

By Craig Boerner
September 7, 2026

Researchers identify new therapeutic target for salt-sensitive hypertension

The Vanderbilt Health team discovered that a signaling pathway called AP-1 complex links dietary sodium to immune-driven salt-sensitivity of blood pressure, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and death.

By Leigh MacMillan
September 7, 2026

Gibson Gives strikes the right chord with Vanderbilt Health for healing

Donated guitars help artists recover and return to making music.

By Jill Clendening