Research Archive — Page 21 of 134
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December 11, 2024
Vanderbilt joins national effort to develop alphavirus vaccines
The project aims to design computational “tool kits” that can speed development of multi-virus vaccines targeting some of the greatest infectious threats to human health. -
December 10, 2024
Study identifies that higher West African ancestry may contribute to worse breast cancer outcomes
The study found that West African genetic ancestry was associated with shorter disease-free survival, particularly for women with hormone receptor-positive/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative breast cancer. -
December 10, 2024
Therapy for genetic epilepsy in children showing promise
Preliminary results of a clinical trial of 4-phenylbutyrate (PBA) “show a significant reduction in seizure activity among participants.” -
December 5, 2024
VUMC to study effect of breathing tube size on breathing, speaking, swallowing
Approximately 1% of the U.S. population — 2 million to 3 million adults — experience critical illness requiring the placement of a breathing tube each year. -
November 27, 2024
New research points way to more reliable brain studies
A new study in Nature identifies research strategies for tying brain function and structure to behavior and health. -
November 27, 2024
Vanderbilt scientists discover shared genetic foundations between musical rhythm and human language
The study revealed overlapping genetic underpinnings between rhythm-related skills and language-related traits, including dyslexia. -
November 26, 2024
What’s all the tuft about?
Vanderbilt researchers used advanced imaging techniques to detail the microscopic structure of intestinal tuft cells, highlighting their unique organization of the structural protein actin.