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February 14, 2019
School of Medicine expands mission of McDonnell Genome Institute
Will apply its powerhouse DNA sequencing to precision medicine.
News Release
February 13, 2019
People with persistent leg pain after blood clot needed for study
Trial evaluates whether improving blood flow in legs reduces disability.
News Release
February 10, 2019
The heartbreak and heroism of being the X-Men in Alzheimer’s disease
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
February 6, 2019
On the frontiers of psychiatry
Physician-scientists aim to reduce the impact of mental illness on society.
Outlook Magazine
February 6, 2019
Sedentary lifestyle could increase risk of colorectal cancer in young women
Source: NBC News
February 5, 2019
Less anesthesia during surgery doesn’t prevent post-op delirium
But close brain monitoring linked to lower 30-day mortality.
News Release
February 4, 2019
Drug target identified for chemotherapy-resistant ovarian, breast cancer
Study finds mimic for BRCA genes that could be targeted to improve treatment.
News Release
February 1, 2019
Developmental biologists win BioArt competition
Image of mouse olfactory epithelium shows the beauty in science.
Medical Campus & Community
January 21, 2019
Blood test detects Alzheimer’s damage before symptoms
Test also may identify neurodegeneration in other brain diseases, injuries.
News Release
January 17, 2019
New hope for stem cell approach to treating diabetes
Insulin-producing cells more responsive to fluctuating glucose levels.
News Release
January 16, 2019
Gene therapy blocks peripheral nerve damage in mice
Lays groundwork for developing treatments for peripheral neuropathy, other nerve diseases.
News Release
January 15, 2019
New hope for old disease
Doctors may soon be able to predict, prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
Outlook Magazine
January 14, 2019
Achilefu honored for achievements in biomedical optics
Award recognizes pioneering work in optics that advance biology, medicine.
National Leaders
January 9, 2019
New strategy may curtail spread of antibiotic resistance
Study identifies key step in spread of drug resistance, opportunity for intervention.
News Release
January 9, 2019
Decreased deep sleep linked to early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
Toxic brain protein tau elevated in older people who sleep poorly.
News Release
January 9, 2019
$9 million supports deep dive into breast, pancreatic cancers
New phase of major cancer genomics project underway.
News Release
January 7, 2019
Alzheimer’s disease may develop differently in African-Americans, study suggests
Source: NPR
January 7, 2019
Mice sleeping fitfully provide clues to insomnia
Genetically engineered mice mimic common sleep problems.
News Release
January 7, 2019
Book explores cancer prevention among low-income women of color
Faculty research a product of ‘Bring Your Own Idea’ interdisciplinary grant program.
January 7, 2019
Scientists identify new fuel-delivery route for cells
Findings shed light on chronic diseases, aging.
News Release
January 7, 2019
Racial differences in Alzheimer’s disease unveiled
Findings suggest possible race-linked variations on how disease arises, develops.
News Release
January 2, 2019
Why are men more likely to die of glioblastoma? This study helps explain
Source: NBC News
January 2, 2019
Sex differences identified in deadly brain tumors
Tailoring treatment to men, women may improve survival.
News Release, Video
December 29, 2018
Moderate drinking may benefit heart failure patients
Source: New York Times