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Topic: Molecular Microbiology Department

January 9, 2019
New strategy may curtail spread of antibiotic resistance
Study identifies key step in spread of drug resistance, opportunity for intervention.
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December 18, 2018
Diamond honored with 2019 Stanley J. Korsmeyer Award
Award celebrates key discoveries made by physician-scientists.
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November 28, 2018
Researchers find innovative ways to combat world’s deadliest bacteria
Khader, Philips, Stallings developing new therapeutics, vaccines for tuberculosis.
News Release
November 20, 2018
Audrey Odom John at TEDx
Physician-scientist developing malaria breath test.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
October 15, 2018
Bonni, Diamond elected to National Academy of Medicine
Membership is one of highest U.S. honors in health and medicine.
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October 4, 2018
Viruses in blood lead to digestive problems
Mouse study provides clues to sudden onset of digestive woes.
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September 17, 2018
Study IDs why some TB bacteria prove deadly
Single mutation protects TB bacteria from antibiotics, immune assault.
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August 14, 2018
Before It Begins
Family, researchers team up to cure — or even prevent — Alzheimer’s disease.
Outlook Magazine
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 30, 2018
Bacteria’s appetite may be key to cleaning up antibiotic contamination
Antibiotics in environment contribute to drug resistance.
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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 7, 2018
Decoy molecules target E. coli to treat UTI in mice
Sugar-based compounds could lead to ways to bypass antibiotic resistance.
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January 31, 2018
Burnham recognized by two medical societies
Honored for expertise in infectious diseases, microbiology.
National Leaders
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 2, 2018
Viruses exacerbate disease caused by Leishmania parasite
Evolution of parasite viruses hints at how Leishmania first infected vertebrates.
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December 11, 2017
WashU research spurs new WHO guidelines for disabling tropical disease
Triple-drug treatment effective against lymphatic filariasis.
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November 20, 2017
Seven faculty named 2017 AAAS fellows
Caparon, Colditz, Cooper, Diamond, Dutcher, Eberlein and Gross honored.
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November 2, 2017
Obituary: Milton J. Schlesinger, professor emeritus, 89
Pioneering virologist twice served as interim head of microbiology department.
Obituaries
October 26, 2017
Key malaria parasite findings could lead to new treatments
Resistance to malaria drugs is a growing problem.
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October 16, 2017
Hultgren elected to National Academy of Medicine
Recognized for distinguished contributions to medicine and health.
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September 25, 2017
Antibody protects against both Zika and dengue, mouse study shows
Treating pregnant women before infection may protect fetuses from Zika.
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September 5, 2017
Zika virus kills brain cancer stem cells
Virus potentially could be used to treat deadly disease.
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July 13, 2017
Vaccines protect fetuses from Zika infection, mouse study shows
Mothers vaccinated prior to pregnancy bore young with no sign of virus.
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July 10, 2017
Type 1 diabetes risk linked to intestinal viruses
One virus may protect against disease, others may increase risk.
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