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August 11, 2020
Experimental COVID-19 vaccine prevents severe disease in mice
Vaccine prevents pneumonia, elicits high levels of protective antibodies.
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August 11, 2020
Immunotherapy-resistant cancers eliminated in mouse study
Antibody that blocks TREM2 protein frees immune cells to reject cancer.
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August 10, 2020
Washington University, St. Louis County collaborate on COVID-19 survey
Project will involve testing of up to 5,000 county residents.
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August 4, 2020
Boosting immune system a potential treatment strategy for COVID-19
Researchers find weakened, rather than hyperactive, immunity in response to virus.
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July 28, 2020
Alzheimer’s protein in blood indicates early brain changes
Promising target for blood-based diagnostic test.
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July 22, 2020
Specific bacteria help explain stunted growth in malnourished children
14 types of bacteria in small intestine linked to stunted growth, inflammation.
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July 22, 2020
2 immunotherapies merged into single, more effective treatment
Mouse study suggests strategy may work against variety of cancers.
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July 21, 2020
COVID-19 vaccine trials to be conducted at Washington University, Saint Louis University
Vaccine trials to enroll about 3,000 area residents.
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July 20, 2020
Lab-made virus mimics COVID-19 virus
Is safer to work with, can aid efforts to find drugs, vaccines.
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July 14, 2020
Gut bacteria protect against mosquito-borne viral illness
Chikungunya-infected mice with healthy microbiomes less sick, less likely to spread infection.
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July 9, 2020
Search for cure for common parasitic infection focus of $5.5 million NIH grant
Toxoplasma infection affects about 2 billion people globally.
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July 9, 2020
Bennett named chief of breast imaging section
Radiologist also will lead clinical services.
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July 9, 2020
Global wildlife surveillance could provide early warning for next pandemic
Experts propose decentralized system to monitor wildlife markets, other hot spots.
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July 8, 2020
Experimental drug shows early promise against inherited form of ALS, trial indicates
Phase 1/phase 2 trial shows evidence for safety, biological activity of tofersen; phase 3 trial underway.
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July 8, 2020
Newest form of proton therapy offered at Siteman Cancer Center
Pencil-beam scanning delivers extremely precise treatments to tumors in sensitive areas.
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July 6, 2020
Study to examine social media’s effects on stress during COVID-19 pandemic
National Science Foundation grant funds analysis, Twitter-based interventions.
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July 1, 2020
Effort to screen potential COVID-19 antiviral drugs underway
Researchers can submit potential antiviral molecules for screening.
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June 25, 2020
Folding@home’s fight against COVID-19 enlists big tech, gamers, pro soccer
Over 4 million computers worldwide aiding coronavirus research.
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June 25, 2020
Neidorffs commit $5 million to honor distinguished clinicians
Gift to establish endowed professorships recognizing Robert C. Packman, John S. Daniels.
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June 22, 2020
Schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders focus of new clinic for teens, young adults
Clinic services provided free of charge.
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June 18, 2020
Siteman Cancer Center earns highest federal rating
‘Exceptional’ research program recognized among best in U.S.
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June 18, 2020
Stroke survival rates worse in rural areas, study says
Improved technologies for stroke care may leave rural areas behind.
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June 18, 2020
COVID-19 antibody tests evaluated as diagnostic test in low-resource settings
Such antibody tests use finger-prick blood samples, deliver quick results .
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June 16, 2020
Oral antibiotics work, shorten hospital stays for IV drug users with infections
Providing such patients oral meds reduces hospital readmissions.
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