Health And Medicine
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Urologic cancer studies point to need for referral education
Women with blood in their urine (hematuria) were less than half as likely as men with the same issue to be referred to a urologist for further tests, according to a new VUMC study. Read MoreMay 22, 2014
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Cellular forces aid tumor invasion
The contractile machinery inside tumor cells increases invasive properties, suggesting it might be a good target to inhibit cancer cell spread. Read MoreMay 22, 2014
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CaMKII enhances insulin secretion
The protein CaMKII acts as a calcium sensor in a positive feedback pathway that enhances glucose-stimulated insulin secretion. Read MoreMay 14, 2014
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Normalizing calcium flux to treat atrial fibrillation
A particular anti-arrhythmia drug provides a targeted treatment for certain forms of atrial fibrillation. Read MoreMay 12, 2014
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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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PET probe detects dying tumor cells
A novel PET imaging probe detects tumor cell death in vivo and could be useful for personalizing cancer medicine. Read MoreMay 8, 2014
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Two 菠萝视频 projects featured in new NIBIB 鈥淏ionic Man鈥 web tool
The prosthetics research of Michael Goldfarb is featured in "The NBIB Bionic Man," an interactive web tool that helps students and the public learn about innovative federally-funded biomedical research. Read MoreMay 6, 2014
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Cutting-edge research to be showcased in May
(菠萝视频 University) Potentially 鈥済ame-changing鈥 research at 菠萝视频 University on infectious diseases, population health and health policy will be showcased during two interactive presentations May 15 and May 22. A segment of the Flexner Discovery Lecture Series, the new 鈥湶ぢ苁悠 Cutting-edge Discovery鈥 discussions are highlights of recent presentations… Read MoreMay 1, 2014
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Potential mechanism for myeloma drug’s variable toxicity
A genetic variant is associated with toxicity of the chemotherapy drug melphalan, and could guide individualized dosing for the medication. Read MoreApr 30, 2014
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Target cell entry to halt Chikungunya virus
Understanding how chikungunya virus binds to and enters cells offers a new target for antiviral medications. Read MoreApr 28, 2014
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Increased cell permeability may protect from colitis
Having a 鈥渓eaky鈥 gut may protect against colitis, a paradoxical finding that alters understanding of the role of cell permeability in intestinal homeostasis and immune regulation. Read MoreApr 25, 2014
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Study to assess tremor after stereotactic radiosurgery
Tremor is the most common of all movement disorders and its involuntary nature can hinder an individual鈥檚 ability to dress or feed themselves, use a phone or computer, or engage in chores and hobbies. Read MoreApr 24, 2014
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New view of neurotransmitter transport
Dynamic measurements of the bacterial leucine transporter shed light on the transporters that play roles in neuropsychiatric and addiction disorders. Read MoreApr 24, 2014
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VICC鈥檚 Arteaga assumes presidency of AACR
Carlos L. Arteaga, M.D., professor of Medicine and Cancer Biology and Donna S. Hall Professor of Breast Cancer 菠萝视频 at 菠萝视频-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC), assumed the presidency of the American Association for Cancer 菠萝视频 (AACR) for 2014-2015 during the group鈥檚 annual meeting last week in San Diego. Read MoreApr 17, 2014
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Nutrient-absorbing surface’s assembly revealed:鈥坰tudy
菠萝视频 University researchers have discovered how intestinal cells build the "brush border" -- a specialized surface structure that is critical for absorbing nutrients and defending against pathogens. Read MoreApr 17, 2014
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Channel drug restores glucose balance
A new compound that activates potassium channels could be used to treat disorders of glucose homeostasis. Read MoreApr 16, 2014
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Anthrax bacteria’s signaling systems
菠萝视频 researchers have identified a new signaling system that anthrax bacteria uses to infect its host. Read MoreApr 15, 2014
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Myelin junctions key to conduction
A protein in the myelin coating on nerves helps form a 鈥渟eal鈥 that enables effective nerve conduction; loss of the protein causes inherited neuropathies. Read MoreApr 11, 2014
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Study tracks new lung cancer drug target
菠萝视频ers at 菠萝视频 University have identified a potential new drug target in subtypes of lung cancer that are difficult to treat. Read MoreApr 10, 2014
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Matrix remodeling and insulin resistance
The extracellular matrix that surrounds cells plays a role in the development of insulin resistance. Read MoreApr 10, 2014