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January 5, 2017
Unraveling autism
A multifaceted approach aims to detect, treat and even reverse the disorder.
Outlook Magazine
November 18, 2016
A changing landscape: Alzheimer’s disease, research and the future of care
Ongoing research is changing the outlook on Alzheimer's from hopeless to hopeful.
Innovate Magazines
October 26, 2016
Brain scans of children with Tourette’s offer clues to disorder
Differences noted in brain regions involving sensation, sensory processing.
News Release
August 2, 2016
Study finds marker of aggressive prostate cancer
May inform future tests to help doctors decide how best to treat prostate tumors.
News Release
July 19, 2016
Potential new target identified for treating itch
Findings suggest nerve receptors work in concert to transmit itch signals.
News Release
June 22, 2016
Memory loss caused by West Nile virus explained
Study identifies targets for prevention, treatment.
News Release
June 13, 2016
New insight into role of amyloid beta in Alzheimer’s disease
Studies hint at therapeutic strategies against devastating disease.
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 21, 2016
Class of 2016: Laura VanArendonk Blanton
Studying molecular genetics and genomics, doctoral student worked to understand connection between gut bacteria and malnutrition.
Class Acts
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 14, 2016
Mice with genetic defect for human stuttering offer new insight into speech disorder
Animal model may help scientists understand molecular, neurological basis of stuttering.
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 4, 2016
Academy of Science-St. Louis honors researchers
Recipients of this year’s honors include Lilianna Solnica-Krezel, Robi D. Mitra, Gary J. Patti and Gary D. Stormo.
Medical Campus & Community
March 30, 2016
New clues identified in childhood cancer syndrome
Findings may help doctors determine which issues are likely to manifest in those with NF1.
News Release
March 24, 2016
Study finds vast diversity among viruses that infect bacteria
Microbial habitats worldwide likely shaped by RNA viruses that eat bacteria.
News Release
March 23, 2016
Nerve injury appears to be root of diabetes-related vision loss
Treatment early in disease may help patients with diabetic retinopathy.
News Release
March 17, 2016
Rare form of diabetes may require alternate treatment
Current therapies linked to destruction of insulin-secreting cells that regulate blood sugar.
News Release
March 7, 2016
Studies offer hope for malnourished children
Source: New York Times
February 18, 2016
Targeting gut microbes may reverse effects of childhood malnutrition
Healthy microbes, breast milk component suggest new treatment approach, mouse study shows .
News Release
February 3, 2016
Medical Campus fertile ground for drug development
Professor's research may improve treatments for infertility, growth disorders, hemophilia, other conditions.
News Release, School of Medicine
January 21, 2016
The weight loss enemy within: Bacteria
Source: Newsweek
January 19, 2016
Dissolvable brain sensors disintegrate once their job is done
Source: The Atlantic
January 18, 2016
Team develops wireless, dissolvable sensors to monitor brain
Tiny implants measure intracranial pressure, temperature before being absorbed into the body.
News Release
January 11, 2016
Atherosclerosis is Alzheimer’s disease of blood vessels, study suggests
Protein builds up as immune cells attempt to counteract plaque formation.
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