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Molecular circuits in ovarian cancer
Vanderbilt researchers have used bioinformatics analysis of gene expression data to describe molecular “circuits” that drive ovarian cancer. Read MoreNovember 13, 2013
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Amish aid study of Parkinson genetics
Amish populations are valuable for genetic research because of their isolation, shared ancestry and homogeneous lifestyles. Read MoreNovember 11, 2013
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Defusing ‘C. diff’ infection
Clostridium difficile on the intestinal lining. (Wellcome Images) Clostridium difficile (“C. diff”) infection is a leading cause of hospital-associated diarrhea, and the frequency and severity of infections are on the rise. D. Borden Lacy, Ph.D., associate professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, and colleagues recently demonstrated that the… Read MoreNovember 8, 2013
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Neurotransmitter’s role in bone balance
Removal of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine from the space outside cells plays an important role in the regulation of bone remodeling. Read MoreNovember 7, 2013
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Breast SPORE lands NCI renewal
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s Breast Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) has been awarded a third round of funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Read MoreNovember 7, 2013
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VU study sheds new light on DNA replication
David Cortez, Ph.D., and his Vanderbilt colleagues report new findings that shed light on fundamental processes involved in DNA replication and have implications for cancer therapies that target these processes. Read MoreNovember 7, 2013
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Even in the dark, brain “sees” its own body’s movement
With the help of computerized eye trackers, new research finds that at least 50 percent of people can see the movement of their own hand even in the absence of all light. Read MoreOctober 30, 2013
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Preserving antibiotic arsenal for TB
Clinicians should be cautious about prescribing newer fluoroquinolone antibiotics to patients with TB risk factors; doing so may jeopardize the use of these agents against TB. Read MoreOctober 30, 2013
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Tool predicts risk for developmental delays in early childhood
A non-invasive measure of electrical brain activity in preterm infants predicts cognitive and communication functioning during early childhood, according to a new Vanderbilt University study. Read MoreOctober 28, 2013
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Targets of SIN drive cell division
Vanderbilt researchers have identified a key regulator of cell division. Read MoreOctober 25, 2013