Featured Research
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Initiative to help ‘translate’ diabetes research advances
The new Center for Diabetes Translation Research will translate scientific breakthroughs into practices that can be applied in the doctor’s office and the patient’s home. Read MoreOct 21, 2011
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One issue often predicts presidential election outcomes
If the real disposable incomes of voters are growing - even modestly - in the six months before Election Day, President Obama is likely to win. If they aren’t, he is likely to lose, according to political scientist Larry Bartels. Read MoreOct 20, 2011
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Why customer loyalty doesn’t always pay
New research by Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management professor Bruce Cooil and his coauthors finds that for all the attention companies pay to achieving high satisfaction levels among their customers, what matters most is how well a company ranks in comparison to rivals. No matter how much a customer likes a company or product, if they don’t like it more than the competition, they don’t always put their money where their mouth is. Read MoreOct 17, 2011
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Supplements don’t help lung injury patients
Supplements did not improve outcomes of patients with acute lung injury. Read MoreOct 13, 2011
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Robot biologist solves complex problem from scratch
A team of scientists has taken a major step toward developing robot biologists. They have shown that their system, the Automated Biology Explorer, can solve a complicated biology problem from scratch. Read MoreOct 13, 2011
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Results instead of revenge: A new plan for juvenile justice
The struggle against juvenile crime may come down to one simple question, says a Vanderbilt University researcher: Do we want revenge or do we want results? If we want results, says legal expert Christopher Slobogin, we should dramatically reform the system to stress community-based treatment over incarceration. Read MoreOct 13, 2011
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New center director explores connections between humanities and medicine
Jonathan Metzl was born into medicine but is drawn to the humanities. He’s still insisting on having it both ways. Read MoreOct 12, 2011
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Political scientist looks at elections and why they matter
Larry Bartels, arguably the most influential political scientist of his generation, researches a mix of psychology and democracy for a holistic understanding of the political process. Read MoreOct 12, 2011
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Heart protein may be target for colon cancer therapies
A protein critical in heart development may also play a part in colon cancer progression. Read MoreOct 7, 2011
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Taking introductory astronomy beyond Jeopardy and Trivial Pursuit
Astronomer David Weintraub has given introductory astronomy a “CSI” format by following the scientific evidence that gives us the age of the universe and has put this in a popular science book. Read MoreOct 7, 2011
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Marketing radically new products requires a dose of familiarity
Consumers adopt innovation only when the costs—and risks—are low, says Vanderbilt marketing professor Steve Hoeffler. Read MoreOct 4, 2011
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Folate may lower breast cancer risk for some
Low folate levels may increase a premenopausal woman’s risk of developing breast cancer. Read MoreSep 29, 2011
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Study puts a new spin on ibuprofen’s actions
Vanderbilt University investigators have discovered surprising new insights into the actions of NSAIDs. Read MoreSep 29, 2011
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New study confirms safety of eight vaccines
A report released by the Institute of Medicine confirms the safety of eight vaccines studied by a committee of experts. Evidence showed no links between immunization and serious conditions that have raised concerns, including Type 1 diabetes and autism. Read MoreSep 28, 2011
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Examining the ethics of sharing genetic risk information
Should scientists inform participants in genomic studies about their risk for diseases or conditions discovered during the studies, and if so, when and how? A Vanderbilt professor is part of a team working to answer these questions. Read MoreSep 28, 2011
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Interactive brain exhibit opens at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
A state-of-the-art interactive exhibit on the brain and brain research has opened at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks. Read MoreSep 27, 2011
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New technique maps twin faces of smallest Janus nanoparticles
Vanderbilt chemists have developed the first method that can rapidly and accurately map the surfaces of tiny particles that possess two chemically distinct faces. The findings have broad potential applications ranging from drug delivery to video displays. Read MoreSep 26, 2011
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Milestone in development of new treatment for ‘fragile X’
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in collaboration with Seaside Therapeutics in Cambridge, Mass., have achieved a milestone in the development of a potential new treatment for fragile X syndrome, the most common genetic cause of autism. Read MoreSep 15, 2011
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Common eye treatments can lead to antibiotic-resistant ‘superbugs’
A new study shows ophthalmologic antibiotics promote antimicrobial resistance, prompting a call from Vanderbilt Eye Institute physicians to be more judicial in administering the drugs. Read MoreSep 15, 2011
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New insight into impulse control
How the brain is wired to control impulsive behavior differs significantly from what psychologists have thought, new research finds. Read MoreAug 30, 2011