NICHD

The discovery that high levels of bile acids appear to blunt cravings for cocaine could lead to new treatments for addiction. Read More

Lung diseases of infancy and aging share a molecular signature, pointing to a potential target for treatment and prevention. Read More

Understanding the specialized environment where stem cells reside is important for developing stem-cell based regenerative therapies. Read More

Vanderbilt investigators have discovered that functional MRI detects neural activity in both gray and white matter in the brain, suggesting new ways to investigate diseases such as Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis. Read More

The optimal “dose” for behavioral interventions to treat childhood obesity are not clear, Vanderbilt researchers concluded after analyzing 133 clinical trial that occurred over the course of 17 years. Read More

Vanderbilt researchers have identified an interaction between two proteins that play a role in learning and memory. Read More

A certain genetic variant, in combination with the use of anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin and ibuprofen during early pregnancy, may protect women from miscarriage. Read More

The identification of a genetic culprit for hypoplastic left heart syndrome could lead to new treatments for the condition. Read More

A newly identified genetic risk factor for heart block after surgery may help guide the course of postoperative care. Read More

The protein beta-catenin may be a good target for therapies to treat lung disease that is a common complication of preterm birth. Read More