Journal Publication
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New tool helps research publications stay NIH-compliant
The National Institutes of Health requires scientists to provide public access to any peer-reviewed publications resulting from NIH-supported research through PubMed, the National Library of Medicine’s premier search system. Read MoreJul 11, 2013
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‘Longevity’ gene aids kidney survival
A gene associated with cell survival and longevity may protect the kidney from acute injury. Read MoreApr 17, 2013
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A role for blood vessels in delirium?
Dysfunction of the endothelial cells that line blood vessels may contribute to delirium and coma in critically ill patients – and could be a target for therapy. Read MoreApr 15, 2013
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Lung damage protector
Targeting repair pathways in the lung’s air sacs may be a valuable therapeutic direction for pulmonary fibrosis – the scarring of lung tissue. Read MoreApr 12, 2013
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Leukemia culprit’s cellular actions
Overexpression of a gene that is a common culprit in leukemia induces stem cell-like features in T cells, which may enable the cells to become cancerous. Read MoreApr 11, 2013
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“Silent” B cells trigger autoimmunity
Immune cells that recognize self antigens (e.g. insulin), but are functionally silent, can trigger autoimmune diseases such as diabetes. Read MoreApr 3, 2013
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Fingers and toes: joint forming factor
The gene Has2 participates in signaling that is important in developing fingers and toes, and may have relevance for cancer development. Read MoreApr 1, 2013
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Plant compound stops colon cancer cells
Berberine, an herbal remedy for diarrhea and intestinal parasites, may be useful in colon cancer therapy. Read MoreMar 29, 2013
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Acetaminophen: protective in sepsis?
In critically ill patients with sepsis, plasma hemoglobin may be a new indicator of disease severity – and a potential target for treatment with acetaminophen. Read MoreMar 28, 2013
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New drugs a good BET for brain cancer
A novel class of drugs that target “BET” proteins may have broad utility for treating genetically diverse brain tumors. Read MoreMar 20, 2013
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IRF6 on the tip of tongue development
The factor IRF6 plays important roles in the development of the tongue. Read MoreMar 18, 2013
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Diagnostic codes identify smoking status
Diagnostic codes used for billing purposes effectively identify smokers in a general clinic population and can be used to adjust smoking status in genetic and epidemiologic studies. Read MoreMar 15, 2013
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Bacterial resistance breaks bridges
Understanding how bacteria become resistant to quinolone antibiotics could guide strategies for developing new antibacterial drugs. Read MoreMar 14, 2013
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Tick-tock – predicting menopause
An ultrasound count of potentially egg-producing follicles could predict the timing of menopause. Read MoreMar 6, 2013
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Gene ‘dose’ may be key to autism
Individuals with overexpression of the gene MECP2 have core features of autism spectrum disorder. Read MoreMar 4, 2013
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Target for inflammatory bowel disease
The factor STAT6 appears to play a role in the pathogenesis of an inflammatory bowel disease, suggesting it may be a promising target for new treatments. Read MoreMar 1, 2013
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Starting up protein synthesis, in yeast
Researchers have found an unusual interaction between a factor that “turns on” protein synthesis and one that produces fatty acids. Read MoreFeb 28, 2013
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Factor CITED in pediatric liver cancer
Vanderbilt researchers report that they have found a factor involved in the persistence of embryonic cells implicated in childhood liver cancer. Read MoreFeb 20, 2013
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Pancreas cells full of potential
Adult cells in the pancreas can return to a less mature state – and then become a different cell type, like the beta cells that secrete insulin. Read MoreFeb 18, 2013
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Cure in sight for kissing bug’s bite
It’s possible to cure Chagas disease – a deadly tropical infection transmitted by “kissing bugs” – in a mouse model. Read MoreFeb 15, 2013