Daily Archives: July 8, 2020

Intestinal Virome Signature Associated With Severity of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

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Alterations in the gut microbiome have been associated with the severity of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). These studies focused exclusively on the bacteria in the microbiome; we investigated changes in the viral microbiome (virome) in patie… Continue reading →

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PTPN2 Regulates Interactions Between Macrophages and Intestinal Epithelial Cells to Promote Intestinal Barrier Function.

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The mechanisms by which macrophages regulate intestinal epithelial cell (IEC) barrier properties are poorly understood. Protein tyrosine phosphatase non-receptor type 2 (PTPN2) protects the IEC barrier from inflammation-induced disruption and regulates… Continue reading →

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Vanderbilt-wide Limited Submission Opportunity: 2021 Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholars; applications due Aug. 13

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Vanderbilt-wide Limited Submission Opportunity: 2020 Greenwall Faculty Scholars; applications due Aug. 6

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New T-shirts available at Children’s Hospital’s Friends Shop

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eStar update: New outpatient whiteboard columns

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Take a Virtual Mindful Break with Health Plus

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eStar update: Retirement of eGFR-AA

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Vanderbilt Digestive Disease Research Center announces Pilot Project Funding Opportunity; letter of intent due Oct. 5

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Research team isolates antibodies that may prevent rare polio-like illness in children

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Researchers at VUMC, Purdue University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison have isolated human monoclonal antibodies that potentially can prevent a rare but devastating polio-like illness in children linked to a respiratory viral infection. Continue reading →

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