Month: February 2013
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What a prison sentence continues to take after release
New research shows that every year spent in prison lowers overall life expectancy two years. Read MoreFeb 5, 2013
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What beer, dogs, cats and soy sauce have in common: The movie
A new video report of research by Antonis Rokas and John Gibbons describes how humans domesticated microbes like yeast just as we domesticated cats and dogs. Read MoreFeb 5, 2013
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Evidence moles can smell in stereo
Neuroscientist Kenneth Catania has resolved a long-standing scientific debate by showing that the common mole can smell in stereo. Read MoreFeb 5, 2013
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Media Advisory: Peabody College to host panel discussion on school vouchers
Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College and The League of Women Voters of Nashville will host a panel discussion on school vouchers, featuring industry experts on the subject on Feb. 7. Read MoreFeb 4, 2013
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Brain tumor TIP reveals new target
The protein TIP-1 appears to be a novel prognostic marker for glioblastoma and may be a good therapeutic target for disrupting tumor-driven blood vessel development. Read MoreFeb 4, 2013
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Professor Profile – Jonathan Gilligan
Professor Jonathan Gilligan conducts climate research, teaches students and writes plays. Learn more about this unusual Vanderbilt professor. InsideVandy video by Harrison Dreves. Read MoreFeb 1, 2013
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Cell source of heart’s blood vessels
An unexpected group of cells generates the coronary arteries and may be useful for regeneration therapies following injury to the heart. Read MoreFeb 1, 2013