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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 13, 2016
For women, waiting to have children until after 30 minimizes career income losses
Findings hold true for those with or without college degrees.
News Release
April 11, 2016
People who avoided illness could be key in treating those who didn’t
Source: New York Times
April 11, 2016
Stressed? There’s an app for that
Washington University-based team launches stress-management app.
News Release
April 7, 2016
Gordon recognized for leading research on human microbiome
Award will aid efforts to understand gut microbiome and its effects on health, disease.
Medical Campus & Community
April 6, 2016
Surgeons test technology with potential to expand lung transplant donor pool
Device designed to recondition lungs, keep organs thriving outside body.
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 24, 2016
Weilbaecher elected to Association of American Physicians
Her research aims to prevent and treat bone metastases in breast cancer patients.
National Leaders
March 23, 2016
School of Medicine joins exclusive pediatric neuro-oncology consortium
Expands treatment options for children with brain tumors.
Medical Campus & Community
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 21, 2016
School of Medicine launching Institute for Informatics
Philip Payne named inaugural director.
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 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