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March 1, 2021
COVID-19 can kill heart muscle cells, interfere with contraction
Study reveals details of how coronavirus infects heart; models of tissue damage may help develop potential therapies.
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February 26, 2021
Electrical signaling in cells focus of $8.8 million grant
Scientists to explore cells' ion channels in seeking new treatments for arrythmias, epilepsy, other disorders.
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February 25, 2021
Calfee named division director in orthopedic surgery
Hand specialist chosen to lead Division of Hand and Microsurgery Service.
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February 23, 2021
New strategy blocks chronic lung disease in mice
Research involving cytokines and how they’re packaged sheds light on inflammation in asthma, COPD, COVID-19.
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February 18, 2021
Plans underway for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trials
Trials to help determine how well immune systems of children respond to vaccines that are shown to be safe, effective in adults.
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February 17, 2021
For bleeding patients, can cold storage of platelets improve blood clotting?
$26 million in funding to help determine whether cold platelets can reduce blood loss more effectively than those stored at room temperature .
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February 17, 2021
Protein linked to Alzheimer’s, strokes cleared from brain blood vessels
In mice, antibody removes amyloid, improves vessel function without raising risk of brain bleeds.
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February 16, 2021
Antibody-based COVID-19 treatments work best in concert with immune cells
Findings involving antibody effector functions could help improve design of next-generation COVID-19 antibody drugs.
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February 15, 2021
Immune therapies for heart disease aim of international research network
Washington University researchers part of team probing inflammation after heart attack.
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February 12, 2021
Liquid biopsy for colorectal cancer could guide therapy for tumors
Blood and urine samples identify disease that lingers after initial therapy.
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February 12, 2021
Pham named Guy and Ella Mae Magness Professor of Medicine
Rheumatologist develops nanomedicine approaches for inflammatory diseases.
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February 11, 2021
Aggressive brain tumor mapped in genetic, molecular detail
Glioblastoma study could lead to new treatments, including better immunotherapies.
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February 9, 2021
Koch gift recognizes outstanding research, teaching in surgical oncology
Fields named to endowed professorship honoring Eberleins.
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February 5, 2021
Scientists to explore whether anti-inflammatory drugs control blood sugar
New grant to fund research into drugs that showed promise in small study of people with Crohn’s disease.
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February 4, 2021
Human immune cells have natural alarm system against HIV
Drugs that trigger alarm could lead to new HIV therapies .
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February 2, 2021
Imaging identifies breast cancer patients unlikely to benefit from hormone therapy
Findings could help improve treatment decisions.
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January 28, 2021
Brain signals decoded to determine what a person sees
Technology has potential to help people affected by stroke or other conditions communicate .
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January 27, 2021
‘Smart’ cartilage cells programmed to release drugs when stressed
New technology could lead to treatments for osteoarthritis.
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January 27, 2021
Lodge named inaugural Blasingame professor
Professorship supports research into development of antifungal drugs, vaccines.
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January 27, 2021
How does the immune system keep tabs on the brain?
Study finds site of immune surveillance of the brain, points to new ways to target brain inflammation.
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January 26, 2021
Nixing bone cancer fuel supply offers new treatment approach, mouse study suggests
2 drugs targeting cancer cells’ energy source potentially could replace toxic chemo in osteosarcoma.
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January 22, 2021
Imaging agent may help gauge kidney health
Could aid in assessments of donated kidneys, ID people in early stages of disease.
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January 20, 2021
Study reveals links between fatty liver disease, liver cancer
Mice expressing increased levels of protein develop advanced liver disease.
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January 20, 2021
For some, GI tract may be vulnerable to COVID-19 infection
People with Barrett’s esophagus have SARS-CoV-2 receptors in upper GI tract.
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