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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 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 14, 2016

Depressed children respond differently to rewards than other kids

Brains react less robustly to success, rewards.

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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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December 1, 2016

Hard-to-treat depression in seniors focus of $13.5 million study

Goal is to identify strategies most likely to work for specific patients.

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November 21, 2016

AAAS names 3 faculty as 2016 fellows

School of Medicine's Bonni, Hanson, Stormo named to world’s largest scientific society.

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November 7, 2016

New technique aids search for genetic roots of disease

Researchers can create sets of mutated DNA sequences quickly, cheaply.

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November 2, 2016

$34 million effort aims to image brain from childhood through old age

Research to focus on effects of aging, provide clues to neurological function, mental health.

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November 2, 2016

Earlier Alzheimer’s diagnosis may be possible with new imaging compound

New tool detects Alzheimer’s protein, may help identify brain changes, assess treatment effects.

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October 26, 2016

Brain scans of children with Tourette’s offer clues to disorder

Differences noted in brain regions involving sensation, sensory processing.

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October 21, 2016

Movement redefined

By adopting movement science as a central tenet, the Program in Physical Therapy has reshaped its profession.

Outlook Magazine

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.

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July 20, 2016

Map provides detailed picture of how the brain is organized

Will help neurological, psychiatric research.

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July 7, 2016

Rewiring the body

Severing the brain’s critical link to a peripheral nerve can render an arm useless. Pioneering surgeries reroute neural impulses and redefine hope for paralysis.

Outlook Magazine

June 22, 2016

Memory loss caused by West Nile virus explained

Study identifies targets for prevention, treatment.

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June 21, 2016

$4 million grant expands major study to find Alzheimer’s prevention treatments

Investigators will accelerate drug testing, develop new diagnostic measures .

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June 17, 2016

America’s growing problem

Averting the lifelong health risks and spiraling social costs of childhood obesity.

Outlook Magazine

June 13, 2016

New insight into role of amyloid beta in Alzheimer’s disease

Studies hint at therapeutic strategies against devastating disease.

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May 25, 2016

Teens with marijuana-related problems decline, study shows

Source: Forbes

May 11, 2016

Brain imaging links Alzheimer’s decline to tau protein

Tau is better marker of progression to Alzheimer’s disease than amyloid beta.

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May 9, 2016

Small brain area plays key role in making everyday decisions

Area's neurons then can re-map to make different decisions when circumstances change.

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May 5, 2016

Breaking down brain barriers to fight cancer

Source: Reuters

April 29, 2016

Breast milk linked to significant early brain growth in preemies

Preemies fed mostly breast milk had larger brains by their due dates than those who consumed small amounts or none.

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April 27, 2016

Doctors recommend prescribing fewer opioids after surgery

Anesthesiologist and surgeon suggest new approaches to pain medications for surgery patients.

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April 26, 2016

Graduated driver licensing laws linked to reduced teen drinking

States with stricter laws that ease teens into driving have lower rates of teen alcohol use.

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April 25, 2016

Nurturing during preschool years boosts child’s brain growth

Mothers' support linked to robust growth of brain area involved in learning, memory, stress response.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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February 29, 2016

Shedding light on the day-night cycle

Scanning fruit fly brains helps understanding of neural signaling involved in some circadian behaviors.

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February 25, 2016

How sleep can heal our brains

Source: PBS Nova Next

February 24, 2016

School-based health clinic established at north St. Louis County high school

Started by the School of Medicine, the clinic addresses health and social services for teens.

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February 24, 2016

Laser unlocks blood-brain barrier for chemotherapy, study shows

Source: Health Day