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August 4, 2017
First of 10 expected BJC Investigators named
Helen McNeill’s work in developmental biology spans birth defects to cancer.
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August 3, 2017
Protein-rich diet may help soothe inflamed gut
Mice fed tryptophan develop immune cells that foster a tolerant gut.
News Release
August 3, 2017
Ultrasound trainees visit Medical Campus as part of international study
Trial will evaluate if clean-fuel stoves can reduce household pollution.
Medical Campus & Community
July 31, 2017
Testing begins for student-created app to aid Alzheimer’s diagnosis
By speeding detection, app aims to free doctors to discuss treatment, implications with patients.
Medical Campus & Community
July 27, 2017
CRISPR sheds light on rare pediatric bone marrow failure syndrome
Gene editing reveals how the disease impairs formation of blood cells.
News Release
July 26, 2017
Anxious? Cellular roots of anxiety identified
Specific neurons fire when there’s a chance of a bad experience.
News Release
July 24, 2017
Aggressive UTI bacteria hijack copper, feed off it
Findings suggest ways to 'starve' hard-to-treat E. coli infections.
News Release
July 13, 2017
Vaccines protect fetuses from Zika infection, mouse study shows
Mothers vaccinated prior to pregnancy bore young with no sign of virus.
News Release
July 12, 2017
In autism, genes drive early eye gaze abnormalities
Twin study reveals strong genetic influences on how infants visually explore social world.
News Release, Video
July 10, 2017
Type 1 diabetes risk linked to intestinal viruses
One virus may protect against disease, others may increase risk.
News Release
July 10, 2017
Sleep, Alzheimer’s link explained
Poor sleep leads to increase in Alzheimer's proteins associated with cognitive decline.
News Release
July 10, 2017
Malaria drug protects fetuses from Zika infection
Treatment prevents virus from crossing placenta to infect fetus, mouse study shows.
News Release
July 3, 2017
Popular heartburn drugs linked to higher death risk
Risk increases the longer the drugs are used .
News Release
June 30, 2017
New clues found to common respiratory virus
Discovery provides potential target for vaccines, treatments.
News Release
June 26, 2017
Gateway to care
Fighting social stigma and barriers, doctor seeks to prevent HIV infections worldwide.
Outlook Magazine
June 21, 2017
$10 million DNA sequencing effort aims to shed light on lung diseases
Research is part of national project to understand genetic roots of heart, lung, blood, sleep disorders.
News Release
June 14, 2017
UTI treatment reduces E. coli, may offer alternative to antibiotics
Treatment with molecular decoy may lessen recurrent infections, 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
June 12, 2017
Burnham named a top young pathologist
Organization recognizes her leadership in clinical microbiology, work on hospital-associated infections.
National Leaders
June 12, 2017
$10 million gift to benefit Center for Genome Sciences
Harry Edison Foundation supports research on gut microbiome.
News Release
June 8, 2017
Special brain scans may predict autism in high-risk babies
Source: U.S. News & World Report
June 7, 2017
Type of sugar may treat atherosclerosis, mouse study shows
Trehalose triggers cellular housekeeping in artery-clogging plaque.
News Release
June 5, 2017
Two medical students named Howard Hughes fellows
Prestigious award grants a year of mentored research.
News Release
June 1, 2017
BJC, School of Medicine establish Health Systems Innovation Lab
Thomas Maddox named inaugural director.
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