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Low-Power Dynamic Manipulation of Single Nanoscale Quantum Objects

Led by Justus Ndukaife, assistant professor of electrical engineering, Vanderbilt researchers are the first to introduce an approach for trapping and moving a nanomaterial known... The post Low-Power...

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Plans for Gravitational Wave Observatory on the Moon

Vanderbilt astrophysicist Karan Jani has led a series of studies that make the first case for a gravitational wave infrastructure on the surface of the... The post Plans for Gravitational Wave...

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“Ultra-Potent” Antibody Against Multiple COVID-19 Variants Discovered

A technology developed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center has led to the discovery of an “ultra-potent” monoclonal antibody against multiple variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus... The post...

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“Supermeres” Nanoparticle Discovery: New Clues to Alzheimer’s Disease, Cancer...

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have discovered a nanoparticle released from cells, called a “supermere,” which contains enzymes, proteins, and RNA associated with multiple... The...

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The Science of Gift Wrapping Explains Why Sloppy Is Better Than Neat

They say appearances can be deceiving. In the case of gift giving, they might be right. Consumers in the U.S. spend billions of dollars a... The post The Science of Gift Wrapping Explains Why Sloppy...

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13% Mortality Rate in Fully Vaccinated Patients With Cancer Who Had...

Data were collected before booster vaccine recommendation. The first study to evaluate the clinical characteristics and outcomes of fully vaccinated patients with cancer who had... The post 13%...

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Astronomers Make Discovery of a Lifetime: Extremely Unusual Star – “Nobody...

A team of astronomers have made the discovery of a lifetime that will help answer burning questions on the evolution of stars. The group is... The post Astronomers Make Discovery of a Lifetime:...

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Darwin’s “Mystery of Mysteries” and the Microbiome

Vanderbilt researchers are reimagining Charles Darwin’s work by communicating how the origin of species might depend largely on the microbiome—the totality of bacteria, viruses, fungi... The post...

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Why Did Russia Invade Ukraine?

Ukraine and Russia are two countries that border each other in Eastern Europe. On February 24, 2022, Russia sent its army into Ukraine and began... The post Why Did Russia Invade Ukraine? appeared...

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5 Lifestyle Factors Linked to Dementia

A new study finds that inequality-related dementia risk is correlated with diet and other modifiable lifestyle factors. New research indicates that lifestyle aspects like diet,...

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Your Genes Can Determine How Well You Dance

Researchers discover a genetic link between people’s ability to move to the rhythm of music. Since moving in time to musical rhythm is so effortless,...

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High Blood Pressure May Accelerate the Aging of Your Bones

According to a recent mouse study presented at an American Heart Association convention, high blood pressure may accelerate the aging of bones. According to a...

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A Hidden Flaw – Unlocking Better Batteries for Electric Vehicles

Fixing a hidden flaw might lead to improved batteries for electric cars. When compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries provide quicker charging, higher range, and...

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Surprising Findings – Could Smoking Cessation Drugs Reduce Alcohol Consumption?

A new study investigates three smoking cessation drugs. A clinical trial to see whether three established smoking cessation treatments might also decrease alcohol use showed...

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Decoding the Past – Scientists Uncover the Origin of Mysterious Giant Extinct...

For many years, researchers have been studying a state park in Nevada, but despite their efforts, the reason for the high number of ichthyosaur deaths...

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Quantum Materials Unveiled: A New X-Ray Imaging Technique

Using light to create transient phases in quantum materials is a novel method for engineering new properties like superconductivity or nanoscale topological defects, however, visualizing...

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A New Potential Approach to Treating Lupus

Targeting iron metabolism in immune system cells could be a potential new approach for treating systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the most prevalent form of the...

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New Study Finds That People Living in Rural Areas Have a Much Greater Risk of...

A large study supported by the National Institutes of Health also revealed that Black men residing in rural areas are at the highest risk. According...

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Daylight Saving Time: A Medical Nightmare? A Neurologist Weighs In

Springing forward into daylight saving time is a step back for health – a neurologist explains the medical evidence, and why this shift is worse...

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Innovative New Treatment Helps Patients Avoid Leg Amputation

According to a multicenter study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, an innovative treatment has enabled more than 75% of patients with the...

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Irregular Sleeping Habits May Increase Risk of Atherosclerosis

A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that maintaining a consistent sleep pattern may be crucial in reducing the risk...

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New Target That May Prevent Blood Cancer Identified

A team of global biomedical researchers, co-led by Alexander Bick, MD, Ph.D. of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has found a new method for assessing the...

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Revolutionary Obesity Treatment: Tirzepatide Shows Groundbreaking 21.1%...

A phase 3 clinical trial has found that the injectable prescription medication tirzepatide, in combination with intensive lifestyle intervention, resulted in an additional 21.1% weight...

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New Study Reveals Universal Blood Pressure Reduction Strategy, Effective Even...

Most everyone can lower blood pressure by reducing salt intake, even those on BP drugs. Nearly everyone can lower their blood pressure, even people currently...

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