Center In Molecular Toxicology
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Copper toxicity and Parkinson’s
A genetic predisposition to Parkinson’s disease makes neurons more vulnerable to the toxicity of heavy metals such as copper. Read MoreFeb 5, 2015
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Bypassing DNA damage
Studies of a human polymerase that replicates DNA have provided a complete kinetic and structural framework for understanding how the enzyme accurately bypasses DNA damage. Read MoreMay 9, 2014
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VU ‘crosslinks’ study sheds light on chemical toxicity
Vanderbilt researchers have characterized the chemical structures of a series of DNA-protein “crosslinks” that may lead to better ways to avoid the cancer-causing potential of environmental chemicals and prevent some drug toxicities. Read MoreOct 31, 2013
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Toxicology society honors Guengerich
F. Peter (Fred) Guengerich, Ph.D., Stanford Moore Professor of Biochemistry, is the 2013 recipient of the Society of Toxicology Merit Award in recognition of distinguished achievements to toxicology throughout his career. Read MoreJan 24, 2013
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Carcinogenic chemicals cramp DNA
Researchers have determined how a DNA lesion caused by exposure to chemicals may spark cancer formation. Read MoreNov 21, 2012
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DNA: From modification to mutation
Understanding how an environmental hazard damages DNA may shed light on processes of tumor formation. Read MoreJun 8, 2012