Cell Death
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One-two punch for cancer
A drug combination effectively killed aggressive blood cancers in cell and animal models; now it’s being tested in patients. Read MoreMar 5, 2020
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PET probe detects dying tumor cells
A novel PET imaging probe detects tumor cell death in vivo and could be useful for personalizing cancer medicine. Read MoreMay 8, 2014
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Early cell death in MS
Death of oligodendrocytes, the cells that make myelin, appears to be an early event in the development of multiple sclerosis. Read MoreOct 2, 2013
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Nuclear shield against cell death
The protein SARM appears to protect cells from inflammation-driven death by stabilizing the nuclear laminin scaffold. Read MoreAug 8, 2013
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Probing roles of a cell death protein
Vanderbilt researchers have discovered new roles for a protein involved in cell death processes that are activated to prevent tumor-causing DNA mutations. Read MoreJul 17, 2013
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Bid protein guards blood cells against stress
A protein normally known to promote cell death found to encourage survival of blood forming cells. Read MoreOct 25, 2012
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Cells with LIP eat their neighbors
A transcription factor called LIP is capable of causing one cell to consume another. Read MoreSep 13, 2012