NIGMS
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Novel DNA repair mechanism preserves genome integrity: study
David Cortez and colleagues have discovered a new DNA repair mechanism. Read MoreFeb 28, 2019
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Analyzing single-cell landscapes
Qi Liu, PhD, Ken Lau, PhD, and colleagues have developed a new tool, sc-UniFrac, to quantify diverse cell types in single-cell studies. Read MoreNov 30, 2018
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Investigators find that bile acids reduce cocaine reward
The discovery that high levels of bile acids appear to blunt cravings for cocaine could lead to new treatments for addiction. Read MoreAug 30, 2018
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New staph virulence factor
The new factor, an enzyme involved in host-pathogen interactions, may be a viable target for treating staph infections. Read MoreJun 28, 2018
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Novel infection fighter
A drug in use clinically to help make vaccines more effective may be a powerful new tool for fighting antibiotic-resistant infections. Read MoreJun 13, 2018
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Confronting TB resistance
Vanderbilt researchers describe how certain tuberculosis treatments work and suggest these medications may overcome the threat of drug-resistant tuberculosis. Read MoreJun 11, 2018
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A “public” target for HIV
Common sequences of antibodies against HIV may be key to developing a successful vaccine strategy for the virus. Read MoreJun 8, 2018
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Putting the brakes on sepsis
An enzyme called PTEN reduces inflammatory signaling and mortality in sepsis, suggesting it may be a good therapeutic target for this life-threatening complication of infection. Read MoreMay 9, 2018
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Toxin floats on lipid rafts
The bacterium H. pylori is a leading cause of stomach cancer, and Vanderbilt researchers are studying how one of its toxins gets into cells. Read MoreApr 23, 2018
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How the skin protects
Treatments for common skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis may be improved by understanding the enzymes responsible for forming the skin’s water-tight barrier. Read MoreApr 19, 2018
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New view of the heartbeat
Structural views of the proteins that regulate the heartbeat may help improve existing treatments for cardiac arrhythmias. Read MoreApr 6, 2018
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Lung diseases share molecular signature
Lung diseases of infancy and aging share a molecular signature, pointing to a potential target for treatment and prevention. Read MoreApr 5, 2018
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What protein is that?
An improved technology enables high-throughput protein identification in imaging mass spectrometry, aiding proteomics research. Read MoreMar 28, 2018
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New imaging approach offers unprecedented views of staph infection
A new integrated imaging approach makes it possible to probe the molecules involved in invasive infections and can be broadly applied to any health or disease state. Read MoreMar 15, 2018
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Long QT syndrome – revealed
Vanderbilt investigators have used sophisticated cell biological and structural techniques to “classify” mutations in potassium channels, studies that could lead to personalized treatment of heart rhythm disorders. Read MoreMar 12, 2018
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Iron-sulfur “intersection”
Vanderbilt researchers have discovered an unanticipated link between sulfur and iron balance, pointing to a genetic basis for iron-deficiency anemia. Read MoreMar 8, 2018
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Structure of a stem cell niche
Understanding the specialized environment where stem cells reside is important for developing stem-cell based regenerative therapies. Read MoreFeb 28, 2018
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Muscular dystrophy clue
Vanderbilt investigators have discovered a role for immune system T cells in slowing the decline in skeletal muscle function in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Read MoreFeb 9, 2018
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Cell skeleton and the brush border
Vanderbilt researchers have discovered a role for microtubules — part of the cellular “skeleton” — in organizing the unique sidedness of the epithelial cells that line organs like the intestines. Read MoreJan 31, 2018
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Imaging features predict tumor grade
Vanderbilt researchers have discovered imaging features associated with increased risk for aggressive meningiomas (tumors of the brain membranes) that could help guide surgical planning and patient counseling. Read MoreJan 29, 2018