David Piston
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Quantitative and Chemical Biology Program takes shape
The Chemical and Physical Biology Admissions (CPB-A) Program, an inter-departmental first-year graduate admissions program at Vanderbilt University, has been renamed the Quantitative and Chemical Biology (QCB) Program. Read MoreSep 27, 2012
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Probing the roots of depression by tracking serotonin regulation at a new level
An interdisciplinary team of scientists have successfully tagged a protein that regulates the neurotransmitter serotonin with tiny fluorescent beads, allowing them to track the movements of individual molecules for the first time. This capability makes it possible to study the manner in which serotonin regulates mood, appetite and sleep at a new level of detail. Read MoreJun 27, 2012
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Early study hints at ‘brown fat’ as potential diabetes treatment
A new study finds long-lasting reversal of diabetes is possible without insulin through transplantation of brown fat tissue. Read MoreMar 2, 2012
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Digestive disease research bolstered by grant renewal
The Vanderbilt Digestive Disease Research Center celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with a second five-year renewal of its federal research grant. Read MoreJan 20, 2012
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New group of endowed chairs celebrated
The outstanding academic achievements of 11 faculty members who have been named to endowed chairs were praised during a celebration at the Student Life Center. Read MoreNov 10, 2011