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March 3, 2017

The father of the microbiome

Gordon is expanding our understanding of human health into nonhuman realms.

Source: Washington Magazine

February 22, 2017

Popular heartburn drugs linked to gradual yet ‘silent’ kidney damage

Most patients don't experience acute kidney problems beforehand.

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February 20, 2017

Study reveals ways to improve outcomes, reduce costs for common heart procedure

Changes in coronary angioplasty could save $300 million annually.

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February 15, 2017

New collaboration with Pfizer aimed at speeding drug discovery

Washington University enters collaboration with Pfizer’s Centers for Therapeutic Innovation.

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February 14, 2017

New guidance developed for children hospitalized with mild head trauma

Risk score determines whether kids with abnormal CT scans require ICU care.

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February 1, 2017

Drug combination effective against chikungunya arthritis in mice

Findings suggest potential treatment for debilitating disease.

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January 30, 2017

Online database aims to collect, organize research on cancer mutations

Goal is to help clinicians treat patients based on tumor genetics.

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January 25, 2017

Drug compound halts Alzheimer’s-related damage in mice

Appears to reverse some neurological harm.

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January 24, 2017

Study unveils new way to starve tumors to death

Blocking cancer cells’ metabolism may make treatments more effective, less toxic.

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January 20, 2017

New genetic engineering technique could help design, study biological systems

Technique works in organisms from bacteria to animals.

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January 16, 2017

Persistent infection keeps immune memory sharp, leading to long-term protection

Findings suggest such infections have benefits and risks.

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January 12, 2017

Resisting Zika

Undeterred, researchers are tackling a global crisis from multiple directions.

Outlook Magazine

January 9, 2017

Key drivers

Investments in basic science are fundamental to biomedical discovery.

Outlook Magazine

January 5, 2017

Unraveling autism

A multifaceted approach aims to detect, treat and even reverse the disorder.

Outlook Magazine

December 28, 2016

Low levels of manganese in welding fumes linked to neurological problems

Current safety standards may not protect workers adequately.

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December 22, 2016

Study helps explain why tuberculosis vaccines are ineffective

Designing effective TB vaccine may require shift in strategy.

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December 20, 2016

Study details molecular roots of Alzheimer’s

Cellular 'housekeeping' molecule’s structure linked to neurodegeneration.

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December 19, 2016

Landmark Alzheimer’s prevention trial to evaluate third drug

Effort to study drug's ability to prevent, delay the disease.

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December 13, 2016

Female hormones increase risk of vision loss in rare genetic disease

Estrogen triggers immune cells to damage nerves.

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December 5, 2016

Gene linked to metabolism drives deadly brain cancer

Could lead to targeted treatments for this aggressive disease.

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November 22, 2016

Study sheds light on parasite that causes river blindness

Data provides clues toward goal of eliminating worm infection.

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November 21, 2016

New topical immunotherapy effective against early skin cancer

Combination of two drugs reduces precancerous skin lesions.

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