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August 17, 2016
Sadler receives award from American Society of Hematology
Honor recognizes basic research in bleeding and clotting disorders.
National Leaders
August 17, 2016
Long-term exposure to female scent changes courtship behavior in male mice
Over time, males lose ability to detect female scent.
News Release
August 16, 2016
Why we might be wrong about HDL cholesterol
Source: Time
August 15, 2016
$10.4 million awarded for pancreatic cancer research
Federal grant will fund new ways of treating deadliest form of the disease.
News Release
August 11, 2016
High and low levels of ‘good cholesterol’ may cause premature death
Intermediate levels may increase longevity.
News Release
August 11, 2016
Incoming medical students create a professional class oath
Physicians-in-training pledge patient devotion.
Medical Campus & Community
August 11, 2016
Are you your microbiome? Ed Yong explains it all
Source: Gizmodo (Australia)
August 9, 2016
New study shows breast tumors evolve in response to hormone therapy
Analysis of single tumor sample inadequate to provide best treatment.
News Release
August 8, 2016
Beneficial role clarified for brain protein associated with mad cow disease
Protein helps maintain nerve function over lifespan.
News Release
August 5, 2016
How the venomous, egg-laying platypus evolved
Source: National Geographic
August 3, 2016
High school student awarded for work on Ebola protein from bats
School of Medicine professor mentored student.
Medical Campus & Community
August 2, 2016
Study finds marker of aggressive prostate cancer
May inform future tests to help doctors decide how best to treat prostate tumors.
News Release
August 2, 2016
Van Dillen honored by physical therapy association
Has been key in advancing clinical practice and research regarding low back pain.
National Leaders
August 1, 2016
Cirrito receives MetLife award for Alzheimer’s research
Researcher is known for developing a way to measure levels of amyloid beta in brain.
News Release
August 1, 2016
National Cancer Institute acting director to visit Medical Campus on Friday, Aug. 5
Douglas R. Lowy, MD, will discuss National Cancer Moonshot Initiative.
Medical Campus & Community
July 28, 2016
Technology alone may not close disparities in medical research
Source: Reuters
July 28, 2016
Use of internet in medical research may hinder recruitment of minorities, poor
Race, education, socioeconomic factors all linked to lower online participation .
News Release
July 27, 2016
Hackett named Dodge Scholar in Pediatrics
Highly regarded neonatologist noted for excellence in clinical care, mentoring.
Medical Campus & Community
July 27, 2016
Kyei receives Young Physician-Scientist award
Award recognizes young physician-scientists with notable research achievements.
National Leaders
July 27, 2016
Rajagopal awarded Young Physician-Scientist honor
Award recognizes young physician-scientists with notable research achievements.
National Leaders
July 27, 2016
Antibodies identified that thwart Zika virus infection
Could lead to vaccines, diagnostic tests and therapies.
News Release
July 27, 2016
Prostate cancer isn’t colorblind
Source: New York Times
July 26, 2016
Study identifies neural circuits involved in making risky decisions
Is a bird in the hand worth two in the bush?.
News Release
July 22, 2016
Researchers just doubled what we know about the map of the human brain
Source: The Washington Post
July 21, 2016
Medical student receives prestigious fellowship to research nerve injury
Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society honors Alexandra Keane.
Medical Campus & Community
July 21, 2016
Doctors paid by drug companies more likely to use those companies’ meds
Researchers analyzed data regarding ophthalmologists.
News Release
July 20, 2016
Updated brain map identifies nearly 100 new regions
Source: New York Times
July 20, 2016
Map provides detailed picture of how the brain is organized
Will help neurological, psychiatric research.
News Release
July 19, 2016
Obituary: Jessie L. Ternberg, professor emerita of surgery, surgery in pediatrics, 92
The first female surgical resident at Barnes, Ternberg served for decades at the School of Medicine and St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Obituaries
July 19, 2016
Potential new target identified for treating itch
Findings suggest nerve receptors work in concert to transmit itch signals.
News Release
July 18, 2016
Genetic error that increases risk of aortic rupture identified
Study sheds light on unexplained enlargement, weakening of aorta.
News Release
July 18, 2016
Stem cells engineered to grow cartilage, fight inflammation
Technique uses 3-D weaving to grow a living hip replacement .
News Release
July 14, 2016
Ability to turn off genes in brain crucial for learning, memory
Mice unable to shut off genes in brain develop faulty wiring.
News Release
July 14, 2016
Study aims to find clues to breast cancer outcomes in African-American women
Most past genetic research has analyzed DNA from women of European ancestry.
News Release
July 12, 2016
In predicting a stroke’s toll, location matters, but so do connections
Source: Los Angeles Times
July 11, 2016
Measuring damage to brain networks may aid stroke treatment, predict recovery
Functional MRI scans provide crucial data for stroke patients.
News Release