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Mosquito sperm have a sense of smell

Vanderbilt biologists have discovered that mosquito sperm have a “sense of smell” and that some of same chemicals that the mosquito can smell cause the sperm to swim harder. Read More

In the brain, the number of neurons in a network may not matter

A study has found that the time it takes neural networks in the brain to make decisions is remarkably stable regardless of size: a finding that could make it easier to achieve the goal of the President's BRAIN Initiative established last spring. Read More

As Heart Month turns 50, Vanderbilt health educator offers tips for heart health

9 tips for heart health Read More

Some of our favorite photos of the week

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Harry Howe Ransom, CIA expert, has died

Harry Howe Ransom, a leading authority on the intelligence community in the United States, died Jan. 28 at home. He was 91. Read More

Sitemason being retired March 31; check your websites now

The website management system Sitemason is being retired Mar. 31, 2014. Users are urged to check their sites now to make plans for their Web content and tools. Read More

Mellon Foundation president to deliver Vanderbilt’s Howard Lecture

Earl Lewis, president of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, will deliver the 2013-14 Harry C. Howard Jr. Lecture Feb. 20 at Vanderbilt University's Central Library. Read More

Vanderbilt ophthalmologist offers tips for healthy eyes in winter

Cold weather can be rough on skin, drying it out and making it itchy and uncomfortable, but winter can also… Read More

Concur no longer just for travel expenses

Later this winter, employees will be able to use Concur for any type of employee reimbursement for business-related expenses, not just travel. Read More

Vanderbilt named a ‘healthiest workplace in America’

Vanderbilt University has been named one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America for 2014 by Healthiest Employers, an independent corporate wellness research and data analysis firm. Read More

Anna Quindlen: ‘Still Life with Bread Crumbs’ at Blair School

Best-selling author Anna Quindlen will read from and sign her latest novel, Still Life with Bread Crumbs, at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, in Ingram Hall… Read More

VUCast: Life-Changing Internship

In the latest VUCast: One Vanderbilt student plans to help the world's poor; take a tour inside the new Recreation and Wellness Center; and learn how Vanderbilt experts are reaching millions. All this and more in the latest VUCast, Vanderbilt's online newscast. Watch now. Read More