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December 5, 2018
Alzheimer’s researchers receive Chan Zuckerberg Initiative funding
Research aims to show how immune system may drive neurodegenerative diseases.
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December 5, 2018
Scientists design way to track steps of cells’ development
New tool has potential to boost regenerative medicine, cancer research.
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December 4, 2018
Philips named co-director of infectious diseases division
Known for her work in tuberculosis.
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November 30, 2018
Rates of chronic kidney disease, deaths outpace other diseases
Condition causing increased suffering, death in younger adults.
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November 29, 2018
$20 million gift boosts multiple myeloma research
Donation establishes Paula C. and Rodger O. Riney Blood Cancer Research Initiative Fund.
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November 28, 2018
Researchers find innovative ways to combat world’s deadliest bacteria
Khader, Philips, Stallings developing new therapeutics, vaccines for tuberculosis.
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November 27, 2018
AAAS names 11 Washington University faculty as fellows
Faculty join world's largest general scientific society.
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November 26, 2018
Alcohol dependence, psychiatric disorders share genetic links
Key alcoholism gene influences how quickly body metabolizes alcohol.
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November 21, 2018
Common probiotic no help to young kids with stomach virus
Study examined children with diarrhea in nation’s emergency rooms.
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November 20, 2018
MRI scans shows promise in predicting dementia
Brain changes evident in scans before memory, cognitive decline.
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November 15, 2018
Brain, muscle cells found lurking in kidney organoids grown in lab
Researchers find simple way to prevent wayward cells from developing.
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November 13, 2018
Cordell Institute signs ‘Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace’
Signatories include many European countries, global corporations and NGOs.
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November 12, 2018
New concussion recommendations for kids
Light activity, electronics OK during recovery.
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November 9, 2018
Cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s genetically linked
Managing cholesterol, triglycerides may reduce Alzheimer’s risk, study suggests.
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November 8, 2018
Link between autoimmune, heart disease explained in mice
Immune cells cause cholesterol to be trapped in blood vessels.
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November 6, 2018
$11.5 million supports innovation in leukemia research
NIH extends support for School of Medicine’s leukemia program.
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November 2, 2018
$3 million to help expand Wolfram syndrome research
Grant to renew annual clinic, advance understanding of rare disorder.
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October 31, 2018
Relapsed leukemia flies under immune system’s radar
New research reveals strategy to make the cancer cells visible again.
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October 30, 2018
Vo named chief of neuroradiology
Also director of advanced stroke and cerebrovascular imaging, Vo had served as interim chief.
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October 29, 2018
Breast milk, formula nurture similarities, differences in gut microbes
Health consequences of differences uncertain.
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October 25, 2018
Mind’s quality control center found in long-ignored brain area
Cerebellum checks and corrects thoughts, movement.
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October 22, 2018
Siteman Cancer Center to offer newest form of proton therapy
Pencil-beam scanning technology expected to be available in early 2020.
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October 18, 2018
It’s safe to use skin creams before radiation therapy
Skin creams do not increase radiation doses for cancer patients.
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October 16, 2018
Cox named Wise Endowed Chair in Pediatric Anesthesiology
Noted for his talents as educator, collaborator, clinician.
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