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An international research team including scientists from Vanderbilt University has discovered how the diabetes drug metformin blocks glucose production by the liver. The discovery, reported Aug. 27 in the journal Nature Medicine, could lead to development of new ways to treat type 2 diabetes.

A Vanderbilt University engineering professor has been selected to take part in the National Academy of Engineering’s 24^th annual U.S. Frontiers of Engineering symposium Sept. 5-7 in Lexington, Mass.

For the second year, the School of Engineering’s biomechanics and assistive rehabilitation labs have received top honors for an event that introduces young students to a dynamic field that includes exoskeletons, sports and prosthetics.

Three Vanderbilt technologies earned patent protection in August. 

Three Vanderbilt technologies earned patent protection in August. 

Novel, ‘multiplexed’ diagnosis may better identify candidates for cancer immunotherapy