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Vanderbilt biochemists discover breakthrough evolution-resistant compound to combat antibiotic resistance
The World Health Organization ranks antimicrobial resistance as one of the top ten global health risks. Vanderbilt researchers led by Houra Merrikh identified the first anti-evolution compound that targets AMR during treatment of infections with antibiotics. Read MoreFeb. 26, 2024
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Exploring the basics of neurological disorders: Calcium transport in receptors
Led by Terunaga Nakagawa, an international collaboration describes for the first time the fundamental mechanism underpinning cellular processes that lead to learning and memory. Read MoreFeb. 26, 2024
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Waddell Walker Hancock Cancer Discovery Fund names first scholars
A research endeavor that seeks to develop a new cancer immunotherapy utilizing nanobody delivery and targeted heating of tumors has received funding from the Waddell Walker Hancock Cancer Discovery Fund. Read MoreFeb. 23, 2024
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Guengerich proposes paradigm shift in enzyme biochemistry
The lab of Professor of Biochemistry Fred Guengerich has proposed a paradigm shift in the understanding of a critical chemical reaction involved in sterol biosynthesis. Read MoreFeb. 22, 2024
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Immune research authority Robert Tampé to deliver Apex Lecture on March 7
Immune research authority Robert Tampé will present the Vanderbilt School of Basic Sciences Apex Lecture on March 7, 2024. Read MoreFeb. 21, 2024
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Three from Vanderbilt community selected to participate in Endocrine Society’s leadership program
A Vanderbilt graduate student and two members of the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance joined the Endocrine Society’s leadership program, which provides scientists with leadership development, expanded skills in hands-on training, and networking opportunities with endocrinology leaders. Read MoreFeb. 21, 2024
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Discovery and communication key to biochemistry Ph.D. Kaitlyn Browning
Class of 2024: See how Ph.D. candidate Kaitlyn Browning wants to fight miscommunication and misinformation around science. Read MoreFeb. 16, 2024
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Signal transduction authority Xuewu Zhang to deliver Apex Lecture on March 4
Signal transduction authority Xuewu Zhang to present the Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences Apex Lecture on March 4, 2024. Read MoreFeb. 16, 2024
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Vanderbilt nanodrug may be a paradigm shift for cancer
A multidisciplinary research team at Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center has discovered a new way to kill a tumor by disrupting its acidic “microenvironment” without harming normal tissue. The target of this unorthodox approach is hydroxyapatite (HAP), a naturally occurring mineral that is a major component of bone and teeth, but which also is produced by some tumors. Read MoreFeb. 13, 2024
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Reinventing journal clubs by designing them using a similar process as research experiments
Venkatesh proposes journal club design framework to enhance training and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Read MoreFeb. 12, 2024