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A new understanding of the biochemical pathway that builds our skin barrier could lead to treatments for skin diseases. Read More

It may be possible to prevent preterm birth by modifying the father’s diet before a baby's conception. Read More

New research from Vanderbilt University indicates images held in our working memory may skew perception of current events. (iStock) Taking a trip down memory lane while you are driving could land you in a roadside ditch, new research indicates. Vanderbilt University psychologists have found that our visual perception… Read More

Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium that infects half of the world’s population and increases the risk for stomach cancer, appears to impair nutrient absorption. Read More

New research offers hope for patients needing the anti-inflammatory benefits of glucocorticoids without the adverse side effects associated with them. Read More

Antioxidant genes may be good targets for treating a stomach disorder that affects up to 40 percent of patients with diabetes. Read More

Researchers discover new wrinkles in how proteins build memories. Read More

Cocaine exposure during the teen years causes long-lasting brain and behavioral changes in rats. Read More

A discovery about the causes of atherosclerosis, a cause of heart attacks and strokes, may lead to new treatments. Read More

The Department of Emergency Medicine has received a $3.5 million training grant from the National Institutes of Health, one of the nation’s first training grants in emergency medicine. Read More