Research News & Publications

Researchers discover fundamental pathology behind ALS

08/16/2017

Identifying the basic cellular malfunction underlying ALS opens the pathway to developing treatments to prevent the disease by preserving neurons.
Discovery points to drugs that would ‘short-circuit’ deadly leukemia

08/03/2017

St. Jude researchers have found that cells of a deadly acute myeloid leukemia can be killed by blocking production of a molecular “battery.”
St. Jude names Charalampos Kalodimos chair of Department of Structural Biology

08/02/2017

Dr. Kalodimos’ appointment will further strengthen basic science programs that serve as the foundation of discovery.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital signs agreement to commercialize RSV vaccine

07/31/2017

Agreement with Serum Institute of India to develop a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus, a lower respiratory tract infection in infants and children.
Boat-shaped membrane protein offers novel solution for working in the cell membrane

07/21/2017

Novel boat-shaped membrane protein provides an architectural solution for PlsC and likely thousands of other enzymes that work within the cell membrane.
Definitive genomic study reveals alterations driving most medulloblastoma brain tumors

07/19/2017

Landmark study of the most common pediatric brain tumor reveals new cancer genes and lays the foundation to expand precision medicine.
Engineered yeast yields insight into machinery of deadly brain tumor

07/18/2017

Researchers offer clues on how mutations in the histone H3 cripple DNA replication and genomic instability, which contribute to development of high-grade glioma.
Newly identified genetic marker may help detect high-risk flu patients

07/17/2017

Researchers have identified a possible genetic marker of influenza severity and evidence it affects the supply of killer T cells that help fight the infection.
Predicting the fertility costs of cancer treatment

07/06/2017

Progress reported in identifying childhood cancer patients who are most likely to benefit from fertility preservation measures.
Genomic analysis of key acute leukemia will likely yield new therapies

07/03/2017

Landmark study of T-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) reveals new mutations and drug development targets.