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February 25, 2020

Mother’s death sets twin scientists on journey to find precision cancer therapies

Database matches drugs to specific cancer mutations.

Outlook Magazine

February 24, 2020

Diabetes in mice cured rapidly using human stem cell strategy

New technique efficiently converts human stem cells into insulin-producing cells.

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January 29, 2020

Immune responses to tuberculosis mapped across 3 species

Detailed genetic road map will guide research into TB treatments, vaccines.

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January 23, 2020

‘Jumping genes’ help stabilize DNA folding patterns

Long understood as source of novel genetic traits, jumping genes also provide genomic stability.

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January 23, 2020

High-protein diets boost artery-clogging plaque, mouse study shows

Such diets lead to weight loss but could increase heart attack risk.

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January 3, 2020

Food for thought

Understanding obesity by examining nutrition and metabolism.

Outlook Magazine

December 17, 2019

White named chair in palliative medicine and supportive care

Becomes inaugural holder of Stokes Family Endowed Chair.

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December 3, 2019

Halting opioid abuse aim of several grants from NIH, CDC

Dozens of grants awarded nationwide in search of answers to addiction, deaths.

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November 26, 2019

Drug-resistant staph can spread easily in household environments

Research reinforces need for frequent hand washing.

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November 25, 2019

Gut microbes alter characteristics of norovirus infection

Findings, in mice, could guide research into future therapies.

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November 8, 2019

Physician whose parents survived Holocaust gratified to treat veterans

Rauchman values contact with veterans he treats via VA St. Louis Health Care System.

Medical Campus & Community

October 29, 2019

Personal bequest to benefit the underserved

Native St. Louisan Lee Kling is thinking about his city’s needs now and in the future.

Outlook Magazine

October 24, 2019

Flu antibody protects against numerous and wide-ranging strains

Could lead to universal flu vaccine, better flu therapies.

News Release

October 4, 2019

Scientists find timekeepers of gut’s immune system

Targeting such cells may lead to treatments for digestive ailments.

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October 3, 2019

Specialist care crucial for hospital patients with fungal infections

Source: U.S. News & World Report

September 24, 2019

For hospitalized patients with fungal infections, specialists save lives

Infectious disease physicians cut death rates by 20%.

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September 17, 2019

School of Medicine receives award to develop physician-scientists

Burroughs Wellcome Fund institutional award aims to boost number of doctors who also conduct research.

News Release

September 17, 2019

Washington People: Gwen Randolph

Immunologist shows that the journey is as important as the destination.

Washington People

September 16, 2019

Cause of rare, fatal disorder in young children pinpointed

Proof-of-concept drug therapy benefits mouse model of Krabbe disease.

News Release

September 11, 2019

$5 million grant endows research to advance blood disorder therapies

Edward P. Evans Foundation funds new center focused on myelodysplastic syndromes.

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September 10, 2019

Halting spread of HIV in Midwest is aim of new network

Washington University-led network to provide advice, support for local groups providing medicine that prevents HIV.

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September 3, 2019

Zika diagnostic test granted market authorization by FDA

Test based on Washington University research can detect signs of Zika infection in serum.

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