http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. A novel anti-inflammatory therapy designed by Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators prevents acute lung injury in mice exposed to an inflammation-causing toxin, the researchers report in the journal Molecular Therapy. http://www.physorg.com/news156013806.html Biology Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:11:07 EST news156013806 (PhysOrg.com) -- How big is a serving of spaghetti or a cup of cranberry juice? Correctly estimating the size of a food serving is important for maintaining a healthy weight, but a new study suggests people with lower literacy levels might have a more difficult time sizing up the foods they eat. http://www.physorg.com/news154887104.html Medicine & Health Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:12:27 EST news154887104 (PhysOrg.com) -- A team of Vanderbilt scientists have invented the world's smallest version of the periscope and are using it to look at cells and other micro-organisms from several sides at once. http://www.physorg.com/news154791239.html Biology Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:34:49 EST news154791239 A team of Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators has developed a group of chemical compounds that could represent a new class of drugs for treating cancer. http://www.physorg.com/news152898832.html Chemistry Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:54:28 EST news152898832 Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators have found a surprising link between brain iron levels and serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in neuropsychiatric conditions ranging from autism to major depression. http://www.physorg.com/news152280105.html Medicine & Health Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:02:17 EST news152280105 Scientists have always wanted to take a closer look at biological systems and materials. From the magnifying glass to the electron microscope, they have developed ever-increasingly sophisticated imaging devices. http://www.physorg.com/news151607928.html Biology Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:19:20 EST news151607928 Scientists have new information about the complex genetic signature associated with Alzheimer's disease, the leading cause of cognitive decline and dementia in the elderly. The research, published by Cell Press in the January issue of the American Journal of Human Genetics, uses a powerful, high-resolution analysis to look for genes associated with this devastating neurodegenerative disorder. http://www.physorg.com/news149947901.html Medicine & Health Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:11:41 EST news149947901