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January 12, 2017

Resisting Zika

Undeterred, researchers are tackling a global crisis from multiple directions.

Outlook Magazine

December 14, 2016

Novel approach shows promise against UTIs

Small molecules block bacteria from attaching to, infecting bladder.

News Release

November 7, 2016

Antibody protects developing fetus from Zika virus, mouse study shows

First intervention shown to prevent maternal-fetal transmission.

News Release

October 31, 2016

Zika infection reduces fertility, lowers testosterone in male mice

Human studies needed to determine if men similarly affected.

News Release, Video

October 12, 2016

$8 million grant aids effort to eliminate elephantiasis

Major study of 3-drug treatment regimen funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

News Release

October 6, 2016

$2 million awarded to help prevent antibiotic resistance

Funding is part of $14 million awarded by CDC to curb growing threat.

News Release

September 27, 2016

Resistance is inevitable

Nature can ­­­– and will – overcome any antibiotic. Researchers are working to ensure we stay one step ahead.

Outlook Magazine

September 14, 2016

Ebola focus of $13 million grant

Better understanding of how virus multiplies could lead to treatments.

News Release

August 29, 2016

Study may explain why people with type O blood more likely to die of cholera

Cholera toxin more potent in people with most common blood type.

News Release

June 29, 2016

Odom receives prestigious award to further malaria research

Support from Burroughs Wellcome Fund will boost research into the disease.

Medical Campus & Community

June 22, 2016

Memory loss caused by West Nile virus explained

Study identifies targets for prevention, treatment.

News Release

April 20, 2016

Exposure to routine viruses makes mice better test subjects

Infections make mouse immune system act more like that in humans.

News Release

April 5, 2016

New mouse model to aid testing of Zika vaccine, therapeutics

Model mimics aspects of infection in people.

News Release

April 1, 2016

Global health conference to highlight life-saving drugs, vaccines

Experts will discuss HIV, Zika virus, cancer drugs and global access, among other topics.

Medical Campus & Community

March 14, 2016

Higher blood levels of omega-3 may help depression in heart patients

Patients with higher blood levels at start of study responded better to omega-3 supplements.

News Release

March 9, 2016

Standard practice of giving premature babies antibiotics needs to be rethought, argues new study

Source: Newsweek

March 8, 2016

Gut microbes linked to deadly intestinal disease in preemies

Findings will help develop new treatments and prevention strategies.

News Release

March 7, 2016

Preemies’ gut bacteria reveal vast scope of antibiotic resistance

Study supports push to minimize routine antibiotic use.

News Release

February 9, 2016

Virus profilers race to find out what makes Zika tick

Source: NPR All Things Considered

February 9, 2016

New tests for Zika in the works

Source: The Scientist

February 4, 2016

Scientists team up to fight Zika

School of Medicine research lays groundwork for diagnostics, therapeutics, vaccine.

School of Medicine

January 27, 2016

Siteman Cancer Center among leading institutions encouraging HPV vaccination

Only 40 percent of girls and 21 percent of boys in the U.S. are receiving the recommended three doses, an intervention proven to prevent certain cancers.

News Release