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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.
News Release
January 17, 2018
Could baby’s first bacteria take root before birth?
Source: Nature
October 13, 2017
Postdoc researcher Cao receives STAT honor
Pregnancy researcher recognized for studies of Zika infection, preterm birth.
National Leaders
October 8, 2017
Trump contraceptive move could lead to more abortions
Source: NBC News
September 26, 2017
Washington People: Sarah England
Noted researcher encourages tenacity and tackling new challenges.
Medical Campus & Community
July 10, 2017
Malaria drug protects fetuses from Zika infection
Treatment prevents virus from crossing placenta to infect fetus, mouse study shows.
News Release
June 13, 2017
Makeup of vaginal microbiome linked to preterm birth
Study conducted in primarily African-American population.
News Release
April 20, 2017
Tuuli receives national clinical research award
Publication compared skin antiseptic agents at cesarean delivery (video available).
National Leaders, Video
March 30, 2017
Vaginal bacteria can trigger recurrent UTIs, study shows
Findings help explain UTI link to sexual activity.
News Release
March 28, 2017
Insurance coverage for IVF increases chance of having baby
Without coverage, many cannot afford multiple infertility treatments.
News Release
January 12, 2017
Resisting Zika
Undeterred, researchers are tackling a global crisis from multiple directions.
Outlook Magazine
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 17, 2016
Macones elected to National Academy of Medicine
Membership is one of highest U.S. honors in health and medicine.
News Release
October 11, 2016
Washington People: Emily Jungheim
Reproductive endocrinologist enjoys helping patients build their families.
Medical Campus & Community, Washington People
August 31, 2016
New center focuses on women’s and men’s reproductive health
Scientists' collaborations will include Zika virus, preterm birth, infertility.
News Release
June 16, 2016
Pregnant women’s high-fat, high-sugar diets may affect future generations
Obesity can predispose offspring in multiple generations to metabolic problems.
News Release
May 4, 2016
High-fructose diet during pregnancy may harm placenta, restrict fetal growth
Drug prescribed to treat gout, kidney stones may negate the sugar's ill effects.
News Release
April 6, 2016
Mutch named co-chair of NCI Gynecologic Cancer Steering Committee
Group evaluates research aimed at treating ovarian, cervical, uterine and related cancers.
National Leaders
February 24, 2016
School-based health clinic established at north St. Louis County high school
Started by the School of Medicine, the clinic addresses health and social services for teens.
News Release
February 23, 2016
Natural sugar may treat fatty liver disease
Mouse study shows the sugar trehalose triggers liver cells to clean up their excess fat.
News Release
February 4, 2016
To prevent infection after C-section, chlorhexidine better than iodine
Evidence strong enough to change standard skin-prep practices for the procedure, researchers say.
News Release
February 1, 2016
Contraception not as affordable as health-care law intended
A commentary in JAMA lays out existing barriers to implementing contraceptive coverage.
News Release
September 2, 2015
Trial evaluates mechanisms driving five major cancer types
NIH grant makes Washington University the hub of national clinical trial.
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