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March 14, 2016
Higher blood levels of omega-3 may help depression in heart patients
Patients with higher blood levels at start of study responded better to omega-3 supplements.
News Release
March 14, 2016
Bagnall awarded Sloan Research Fellowship
Neuroscientist recognized for promising early-career research.
National Leaders
March 10, 2016
Achilefu named inaugural Michel M. Ter-Pogossian Professor of Radiology
Research includes developing technologies that help surgeons see cancer cells .
News Release
March 9, 2016
Bacteria, viruses in gut linked to severity of HIV infection
Intestinal microbes may speed progression from HIV to AIDS.
News Release
March 9, 2016
Standard practice of giving premature babies antibiotics needs to be rethought, argues new study
Source: Newsweek
March 8, 2016
Gut microbes linked to deadly intestinal disease in preemies
Findings will help develop new treatments and prevention strategies.
News Release
March 8, 2016
Researchers honored by the American Association for Clinical Chemistry
Mardis, Gronowski, recognized for exceptional service in laboratory medicine.
National Leaders
March 8, 2016
Washington University helping to advance One Health movement in region
Initiative links humans, animals, environment to overall well-being.
Medical Campus & Community
March 7, 2016
Studies offer hope for malnourished children
Source: New York Times
March 7, 2016
Preemies’ gut bacteria reveal vast scope of antibiotic resistance
Study supports push to minimize routine antibiotic use.
News Release
March 2, 2016
Newly identified genetic errors may prevent heart attacks
Findings may guide design of new drugs.
News Release
February 29, 2016
Shedding light on the day-night cycle
Scanning fruit fly brains helps understanding of neural signaling involved in some circadian behaviors.
News Release
February 26, 2016
Austin to receive Urology Care Foundation award
Pediatric research aims to advance treatments for congenital urinary obstruction.
National Leaders
February 26, 2016
$11.9 million from NIH funds glaucoma study
Researchers to evaluate effectiveness of earlier efforts to prevent, delay blinding eye disease.
News Release
February 25, 2016
How sleep can heal our brains
Source: PBS Nova Next
February 25, 2016
Big health benefits to small weight loss
Source: New York Times
February 24, 2016
Laser unlocks blood-brain barrier for chemotherapy, study shows
Source: Health Day
February 24, 2016
Laser surgery opens blood-brain barrier to chemotherapy
Technology may improve treatment for deadly brain cancer.
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 23, 2016
Dietary link to stunted growth identified
Study links inadequate intake of amino acids to debilitating condition that affects millions .
News Release
February 22, 2016
Small weight loss yields large rewards, study finds
Source: Health Day
February 22, 2016
In obese patients, 5 percent weight loss has significant health benefits
Initial weight loss lowers risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease.
News Release
February 20, 2016
Malnutrition and a battle of the microbiota
Source: NPR Science Friday
February 19, 2016
Study: Right gut bacteria may protect against malnutrition
Source: New York Times