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November 1, 2019
Washington University School of Medicine notifies patients of privacy breach
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November 1, 2019
New clues found to help protect heart from damage after heart attack
Boosting specific immune cells lowers inflammation in heart muscle.
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October 28, 2019
New antidepressants on horizon
Neuroactive steroid drugs result from Taylor Family Institute, pharma collaboration.
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October 24, 2019
Flu antibody protects against numerous and wide-ranging strains
Could lead to universal flu vaccine, better flu therapies.
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October 23, 2019
Arthritis risk linked to obesity may be passed down through generations
Mouse studies show effects can linger at least two generations.
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October 23, 2019
Clues to improve cancer immunotherapy revealed
Helper T cells appear vital to more robust anti-tumor response.
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October 23, 2019
Surgeon weighs in on textured breast implants
The implants are linked to anaplastic large-cell lymphoma, a rare cancer.
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October 22, 2019
Dementia patients’ adult kids diagnosed earlier than their parents
Unknown genetic factors may affect when symptoms arise.
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October 18, 2019
Grant to help train researchers on mental health disparities in U.S., abroad
NIH award for School of Medicine and Brown School aimed at global training for young scientists.
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October 16, 2019
$7.6 million funds center to fight cancer disparities in Missouri, Illinois
Implementation Science Center for Cancer Control will benefit from researchers on Danforth and Medical campuses.
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October 15, 2019
$3.7 million supports crowdsourced database of cancer genomics
Open-source database aims to connect genetics of a tumor to possible treatments.
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October 14, 2019
Drug reduces risk of pneumonia in newborn mice
May lead to new way to protect premature infants from pneumonia.
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October 10, 2019
Targeting immune cells may be potential therapy for Alzheimer’s
Mouse study shows immune cells drive brain damage.
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October 9, 2019
NIH gives major boost to microbiome research on Medical Campus
Will advance research in areas that include immunity, metabolism, infectious diseases and neuroscience.
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October 9, 2019
Human gut microbes could make processed foods healthier
A specific microbe can break down a chemical common in manufactured foods.
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October 4, 2019
Scientists find timekeepers of gut’s immune system
Targeting such cells may lead to treatments for digestive ailments.
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October 3, 2019
Uncommon weight-loss surgery best for reducing diabetes risk
Biliopancreatic diversion improves insulin sensitivity, but some concerns remain.
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October 1, 2019
$4.6 million supports increasing diversity in biomedical research
Early-career faculty from across U.S. offered training, mentorship on Medical Campus.
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October 1, 2019
Brestoff, Theunissen recognized by NIH for innovative research
Honored with NIH’s High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program awards.
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September 27, 2019
School of Medicine establishes Division of Physician-Scientists
Yokoyama named inaugural director of division that aims to increase number of physicians who conduct research.
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September 25, 2019
NIH funds centers to improve, diversify reference human genome
School of Medicine to help lead ambitious Human Pangenome Reference Sequencing Project.
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September 24, 2019
For hospitalized patients with fungal infections, specialists save lives
Infectious disease physicians cut death rates by 20%.
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September 19, 2019
Childhood obesity in low-income Missouri families aim of CDC grant
$3.7 million will help evaluate Family-based Behavioral Treatment.
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September 19, 2019
For gut microbes, not all types of fiber are created equal
Beneficial microbes pursue certain types of dietary fiber, findings that could aid design of foods.
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