Research Snapshot
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Research Snapshot: Hidden variable gives people another tool to manage major depressive disorders
Using NASA data on solar insolation, Sandra Rosenthal has postulated that seasonal rate of change in daylight has the greatest effect on illnesses with seasonal patterns, not average levels of sunlight. (Est. reading time: 3 mins.) Read MoreJun 2, 2021
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Research Snapshot: Early longitudinal study on impact of pandemic shows increase in depression, less social anxiety among young adults
Brain responses to emotional images before the pandemic predict the mental health impacts of COVID-19-related stress on young adults. Est. reading time: 3 mins. Read MoreMay 21, 2021
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Research Snapshot: Bees can tell time by temperature, Vanderbilt research finds
Biological scientist discovers the third way by which bees can tell time: temperature. Est. reading time: 2 mins. Read MoreMay 20, 2021
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Research Snapshot: Study proves poor maternal heart health results in preterm birth, low birthweight and cesarean birth
Maternal health researcher James Muchira confirms poor maternal heart health results in adverse childbirth outcomes in the United States; hypertension is the strongest predictor of this association, with disparities observed along racial lines. Est. reading time: 2 mins. Read MoreMay 13, 2021
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Research Snapshot: Neuroimaging study discovers alterations in brain circuits that contribute to alcohol use disorder
Research Snapshot: Neuroimaging research is the first to show an area of the brain’s role in early abstinence from alcohol, revealing key sex differences. Est. reading time 2.5 mins. Read MoreMay 11, 2021
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Research Snapshot: Vanderbilt astronomers lead preparation for supermassive black hole analysis
Vanderbilt astronomers lead group that created the roadmap for studying supermassive black holes after detecting the low-frequency gravitational waves they create. Est. reading time: 2 mins. Read MoreMay 7, 2021
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Research Snapshot: New Vanderbilt-led research explores human migration changes during the COVID-19 pandemic
The choice of where to live is a major economic and social decision and includes factors such as labor markets, schools, housing costs and access to amenities. In 2020, new research shows, a new factor made a prominent appearance: the COVID-19 pandemic. But the way it showed up might not be what you’d expect. Read MoreApr 20, 2021
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Research Snapshot: Media consumption and political attentiveness data shed new light on political polarization in U.S.
Research Snapshot: Eunji Kim finds that politics have become more like sports than ever before: It is easier to watch partisan news when your political party is winning. Est. reading time: 75 seconds. Read MoreApr 8, 2021
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Research Snapshot: New microscopy technique of electron distributions and theory unveils a feature that can shape applications of a class of quantum materials
Theory and experimental data on an electride, a member of a class of exotic materials, unveil new secrets that may impact technology developments. Est. reading time: 2 mins. Read MoreApr 7, 2021
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Research Snapshot: Vanderbilt psychology research shows people more willing to take COVID-19 vaccine to benefit society
Behavioral science identifies best way to convince people to get vaccinated. Read MoreApr 1, 2021
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Research Snapshot: Exosuit concept developed at Vanderbilt peeks at the future of wearable tech
Research snapshot: Study shows promise to bring back strain-relieving wearable tech to last-mile delivery drivers, heavy-lifting jobs and other essential workers, including those strained during pandemic. Est. reading time: 1.5 minutes Read MoreMar 25, 2021