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May 17, 2018

Blood type affects severity of diarrhea caused by E. coli

Researchers ID protein responsible for blood-group difference.

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May 16, 2018

Why chikungunya, other arthritis-causing viruses target joints

Study finds molecular handle that viruses use to get inside certain cells.

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April 19, 2018

Defect in debilitating neurodegenerative disease reversed in mouse nerves

Drug compound may help against Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

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March 29, 2018

Slow, steady waves keep brain humming

Such rhythmic waves linked to state of consciousness.

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March 27, 2018

Drug compound shows promise against rheumatoid arthritis

May dial down inflammation in multiple disorders, studies show in mice, rats.

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March 27, 2018

Antibiotic use increases risk of severe viral disease in mice

Killing gut bacteria with drugs weakens immune response.

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March 19, 2018

Infectious diseases docs may be lifesaving for patients with antibiotic-resistant infections

Seeing such specialists linked to significantly lower mortality rates.

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March 16, 2018

The one doctor you need to see if you get an antibiotic-resistant infection

Source: Consumer Reports

March 8, 2018

No progress seen in reducing antibiotics among outpatients

Overuse contributes to drug-resistant infections, excess costs.

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March 8, 2018

New way to fight sepsis: Rev up patients’ immune systems

Clinical trial demonstrates significant, lasting increase in key immune cells.

News Release, Video

March 5, 2018

Academy of Science-St. Louis honors three university researchers

Kornfeld to receive lifetime achievement award.

Medical Campus & Community

March 5, 2018

CRISPR enhances cancer immunotherapy

Gene editing expands reach of therapeutic T cells, in mice.

News Release

February 26, 2018

Two medical school teams competing in national scientific ‘March Madness’

Voting for best biomedical innovations of 2017 has begun.

Medical Campus & Community

February 22, 2018

Cancer weapon

Zika virus kills glioblastoma stem cells in early research.

Outlook Magazine

February 21, 2018

Similarities found in cancer initiation in kidney, liver, stomach, pancreas

Potential for therapies that interfere with early cancer growth.

News Release

February 19, 2018

LEAP Inventor Challenge awards five Washington University research teams

Funding will help researchers turn ideas into commercially viable products and services.

Medical Campus & Community

February 16, 2018

Physician’s call to action: Compassionate medicine

Barbara Lutey assesses patients' medical, social, emotional health in determining care.

Medical Campus & Community, Video

February 15, 2018

Study of smoking and genetics illuminates complexities of blood pressure

Research highlights need for data from more diverse populations.

News Release

February 8, 2018

Forum for Women in Medicine boosts female physicians, trainees

Group addresses experiences of female physicians.

Medical Campus & Community

January 31, 2018

Like Zika, West Nile virus causes fetal brain damage, death in mice

Viruses related to Zika may share its ability to harm fetuses.

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January 31, 2018

ID’ing features of flu virus genome may help target surveillance for pandemic flu

Findings may help health experts know which strains to watch.

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January 26, 2018

Lab-grown cartilage

Engineered stem cells could revolutionize arthritis therapy and joint replacement.

Outlook Magazine

January 23, 2018

Genetic lung disease’s molecular roots identified

Insight into primary ciliary dyskinesia could aid treatment.

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