Featured Research
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Obama appointments studied for patronage
Vanderbilt researchers studied 1,307 appointments made by the Obama administration in its first six months, seeking data about the appointees’ education, work history and political involvement. Read MoreJan 17, 2014
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New approach may halt glioblastoma’s ability to grow
Vanderbilt University researchers have discovered a “backdoor” approach to blocking an enzyme that fuels the growth of glioblastoma, the most common and most fatal form of brain cancer. Read MoreJan 16, 2014
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Graduate student lead author of study of electron particles that can zap technology
A paper first-authored by Vanderbilt graduate engineering student Michael King concludes that electronics designed to operate with ultra-low power likely will exhibit high sensitivity to electron-induced single-event upsets due to interference from solar flares, cosmic rays and the like. Read MoreJan 15, 2014
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Vanderbilt study reveals senses of sight and sound separated in children with autism
Children with autism spectrum disorders have trouble integrating simultaneous information from their eyes and their ears--as if they experience the world like a badly-dubbed movie. Read MoreJan 14, 2014
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Gizmodo: How Vanderbilt’s secret software lab is saving America
On a quiet street just off of Nashville's historic Music Row, a dedicated team of more than 100 researchers are developing software systems that may very well revolutionize the modern world. Read MoreJan 14, 2014
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Employment may lead to improvement in autism symptoms
More independent work environments may lead to reductions in autism symptoms and improve daily living in adults with the disorder, according to a Vanderbilt study released in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Read MoreJan 9, 2014
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Surprising new class of “hypervelocity stars” discovered escaping the galaxy
Two Vanderbilt astronomers are among an international team that has discovered a surprising new class of “hypervelocity stars” – solitary stars moving fast enough to escape the gravitational grasp of the Milky Way galaxy. Read MoreJan 9, 2014
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Insider trading laws are becoming anachronistic, law professor says
Insider trading may be too engrained in the financial system in transactions such as credit default swaps to make banning it feasible, says a Vanderbilt law professor. Read MoreJan 8, 2014
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Young children engage in physical activity in short spurts; preschoolers take 11 hours to attain daily exercise levels
Preschool-aged children require the majority of their waking day to achieve their recommended daily physical activity, a Vanderbilt study published in Obesity found. Read MoreJan 8, 2014
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Vanderbilt study shows suicide risk doesn’t differ in children taking two types of commonly prescribed antidepressants
A new Vanderbilt University Medical Center study shows there is no evidence that the risk of suicide differs with two commonly prescribed antidepressants prescribed to children and adolescents. Read MoreJan 7, 2014
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Are gifted children getting lost in the shuffle?
Gifted children are likely to be the next generation's innovators and leaders—yet the exceptionally smart are often invisible in the classroom, according to a 30-year study conducted by researchers at Vanderbilt's Peabody College. Read MoreJan 6, 2014
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Pennies vs. Pounds: How “supersizing” could actually lead to healthier choices
New research finds consumers may be just as willing to supersize healthy food as they are fast food if they feel they’re getting a deal. Read MoreJan 2, 2014
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Top 10 research stories of 2013
This year’s most popular research stories plumbed mysteries of the brain, examined complex social phenomena, shed light on dark matter, uncovered a surprising link between our three greatest health threats and more. Read MoreDec 23, 2013
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Ancient chemical bond may aid cancer therapy: study
A chemical bond discovered by Vanderbilt University scientists that is essential for animal life and which hastened the “dawn of the animal kingdom” could lead to new therapies for cancer and other diseases. Read MoreDec 19, 2013
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Cancer drug enhances cognition
The breast cancer drug tamoxifen improves cognitive performance in post-menopausal women. Read MoreDec 16, 2013
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Could comb jellies, close cousins of jellyfish, be the earliest ancestors of animals?
With their intricate, translucent shapes and elaborate bioluminescent displays, comb jellies add beauty and mystery to the ocean depths. They also have an important story to tell about the origin of animals. Read MoreDec 13, 2013
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GE grant expands global medical outreach efforts
Vanderbilt University has received a $3 million grant from the GE Foundation’s Developing Health Globally program to fund international medical education and research in Kenya and other low-resource regions of the world. Read MoreDec 12, 2013
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Tennessee voters want Medicaid expansion, but many still don’t like ACA, Vanderbilt Poll shows
The latest Vanderbilt Poll results are in, with registered voters in Tennessee giving their opinions on Medicaid expansion and other issues. Read MoreDec 11, 2013
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Use water at ‘comfortable’ temperature to wash hands and fight global warming
Vanderbilt University researchers say to take down the water temperature a degree or two when washing your hands to help battle global warming. Read MoreDec 10, 2013
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Penicillin equally effective as ‘big gun’ antibiotics for treating less severe childhood pneumonia, Vanderbilt study shows
Children hospitalized for pneumonia have similar outcomes, including length of stay and costs, regardless of whether they are treated with “big gun” antibiotics such as ceftriaxone or cefotaxime or more narrowly focused antibiotics such as ampicillin or penicillin. Read MoreDec 9, 2013