July 2007
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July 2,
2007 -- Antibody linked to MS significantly higher in spinal fluid of blacks
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June 2007
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June 29,
2007 -- Specialized cells allow brain's navigation systems to keep us on our feet
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June 28,
2007 -- Siteman Cancer Center unveils web tool for estimating risk of five major diseases
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June 26,
2007 -- New dynamic brace developed to advance clubfoot treatment
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June 20,
2007 -- U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals rules in favor of Washington University in case involving ownership of tissues donated for research
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June 19,
2007 -- Mackinnon named president of American Association of Plastic Surgeons
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June 18,
2007 -- Brain's voluntary chain-of-command ruled by not one but two captains
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June 18,
2007 -- Fever after smallpox vaccination tied to individual genetic variations
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June 13,
2007 -- Herpes virus hijacks DNA repair process
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June 13,
2007 -- Cigarette smoking impairs ligament healing, researchers find
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June 12,
2007 -- Dietary calcium is better than supplements at protecting bone health
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June 11,
2007 -- Scientists identify first gene linked to scoliosis
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June 7,
2007 -- Hamvas named James P. Keating, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics
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June 4,
2007 -- Blocking stress protein decreases Alzheimer's peptide in mice
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June 1,
2007 -- Gay named Hawes professor
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May 2007
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May 30,
2007 -- Washington University receives $2.5 million to provide HIV care to low income and underserved
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May 29,
2007 -- Personality changes may help detect form of dementia
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May 23,
2007 -- Chief pediatric surgeon named at medical school and St. Louis Children's Hospital
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May 22,
2007 -- Gene discovery lays groundwork for targeted therapies for endometrial cancer
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May 17,
2007 -- WUSTL creates center to study women's infectious diseases
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May 16,
2007 -- Study of unexplained respiratory infections leads researchers to new virus
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May 16,
2007 -- Simpler asthma treatment options found effective
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May 16,
2007 -- Herpes infection may be symbiotic, help beat back some bacteria
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May 15,
2007 -- Estrogen is important for bone health in men as well as women
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May 14,
2007 -- Hayashi named director of pediatric hematology/oncology division
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May 10,
2007 -- Nerves controlling muscles are best repaired with similar nerves
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May 10,
2007 -- Study finds regions of DNA that appear linked to autistic spectrum disorders
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May 9,
2007 -- Agent protects cells from lethal effects of radiation even if given after exposure
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May 8,
2007 -- Medical team rebuilds faces ravaged by injury and disease
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May 7,
2007 -- Study to investigate gene's effect on bone loss in breast cancer patients
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May 3,
2007 -- Three faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences
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May 2,
2007 -- New clues for treatment of disease that causes accelerated aging
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May 1,
2007 -- Spouse may "drive you to drink" but also can protect you from alcohol
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April 26,
2007 -- Shaw named Unanue Professor of Immunobiology; will direct new division
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April 25,
2007 -- Symposium honoring WUSM professor focuses on new immunology discoveries
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April 23,
2007 -- Protein's links to sugar metabolism may help treat diabetes
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April 19,
2007 -- Sadovsky named president-elect of perinatal research society
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April 19,
2007 -- Let the NO flow: discovery provides key to improving blood circulation, healing
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April 17,
2007 -- Rate of metabolic syndrome doesn't change among HIV-infected people
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April 11,
2007 -- Different approach needed to protect brains of premature infants
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April 11,
2007 -- Brain tumors coax important support from nearby immune system cells
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April 11,
2007 -- Rhesus monkey genome reveals DNA similarities with chimps and humans
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April 11,
2007 -- Drugs for Parkinson's disease may ease stroke-related disability
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April 10,
2007 -- Prenatal smoking increases ADHD risk in some children
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April 9,
2007 -- Nanostructures show potential to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric brain cancer
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April 9,
2007 -- Physicians explore link between maternal disease and health of children
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April 9,
2007 -- Researcher seeks genetic cause for orthopedic birth defects
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April 9,
2007 -- Scientists search DNA for reasons why some women give birth prematurely
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April 9,
2007 -- Sugar molecules may provide unique, new approach to treating deadly disorder
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April 9,
2007 -- Breast cancer patients' treatment response may help reveal cancer genes
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April 5,
2007 -- David Mutch named president-elect of gynecologic oncologist society
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April 4,
2007 -- Washington University surgeon develops treatment for foot deformity
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March 28,
2007 -- Can an omega-3 fatty acid slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease?
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March 26,
2007 -- Nanoparticles can track cells deep within living organisms
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March 21,
2007 -- Type 2 diabetic patients needed for study of blood fat and heart health
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March 19,
2007 -- Researchers study siblings of schizophrenia patients
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March 19,
2007 -- Washington University joins eight other institutions to warn Congress about dangers of continued flat funding for biomedical research
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March 16,
2007 -- Washington University sports medicine physicians on call for NCAA Regional
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March 14,
2007 -- Researchers study supplements to limit damage from macular degeneration
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March 14,
2007 -- Stroke damage keeps brain regions from 'talking' to each other
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March 13,
2007 -- Online book helps children understand the effects of stroke
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March 12,
2007 -- Anti-epileptic drugs may help prevent and treat noise-induced hearing loss
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March 9,
2007 -- Belly fat may drive inflammatory processes associated with disease
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March 8,
2007 -- Measuring lung motion leads to better radiation treatment for lung cancer
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March 5,
2007 -- Light-activated compound silences nerves, may one day help epileptics
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Feb. 27,
2007 -- Genes and genius: Researchers confirm association between gene and intelligence
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Feb. 23,
2007 -- Holtzman given MetLife Award for Alzheimer's research
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Feb. 21,
2007 -- Colin G. Nichols named Carl F. Cori Professor
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Feb. 21,
2007 -- Eat well, get fit, stop smoking — prevent cancer
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Feb. 20,
2007 -- Older men needed for study of exercise and testosterone therapy
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Feb. 20,
2007 -- Newborns with respiratory distress potentially have rare genetic disease
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Feb. 19,
2007 -- Studies identify DNA regions linked to nicotine dependence
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Feb. 14,
2007 -- HIV protein enlisted to help kill cancer cells
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Feb. 12,
2007 -- Enzyme critical for early growth of abdominal aortic aneurysms
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Feb. 12,
2007 -- Surgeons develop simpler way to cure atrial fibrillation
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Feb. 9,
2007 -- Missouri's African-American mothers more likely to deliver prematurely
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Feb. 9,
2007 -- Murray named Loeb Professor
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Feb. 8,
2007 -- Eberlein receives Sheen Award for his contributions to medicine
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Feb. 6,
2007 -- Interfering with vagal nerve activity in mice prevents diabetes and hypertension
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Feb. 1,
2007 -- Genetic fingerprints identify brain tumors' origins
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Jan. 31,
2007 -- Kharasch named Shelden Professor of Anesthesiology
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Jan. 31,
2007 -- Peipert named Robert Terry Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Jan. 30,
2007 -- Michael Marrah and Bradley Castanho named co-directors of technology management office
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Jan. 29,
2007 -- Scientists to assess effects of multiple copies of genes on disease risk
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Jan. 26,
2007 -- Disabling key protein may give physicians time to treat pneumonic plague
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Jan. 24,
2007 -- School of Medicine hosts second annual Student, Faculty and Staff Art Show
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Jan. 24,
2007 -- Older adult volunteers needed for memory imaging study
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Jan. 18,
2007 -- $14.9 million to study how genes, viruses and cigarettes contribute to chronic lung disease
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Jan. 17,
2007 -- University receives $10 million to find new treatments for AIDS and related complications
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Jan. 15,
2007 -- Second chance reveals gene's ability to help fight flu, other viruses
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Jan. 11,
2007 -- Researchers urge monitoring of bone health during chemotherapy
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Jan. 9,
2007 -- Dramatic results from combo therapy surprise Krabbé-disease researchers
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Jan. 5,
2007 -- Muslin named Langenberg Distinguished Professor
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Jan. 3,
2007 -- Fast-multiplying lawsuits can stymie medical science, authors warn
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Dec. 26,
2006 -- Protein's effects essential for kidney-to-bladder urine transfer
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Dec. 20,
2006 -- Relative abundance of common microbes living in the gut may contribute to obesity
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Dec. 20,
2006 -- Clinical simulation technology used to improve communication of medical teams
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Dec. 19,
2006 -- Physicians enlisted in efforts to keep drivers with dementia off the road
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Dec. 18,
2006 -- Treatments for urinary infections leave bacteria bald, happy and vulnerable
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Dec. 15,
2006 -- Gene chip technology may identify life-threatening blood infection
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Dec. 12,
2006 -- One gene 90 percent responsible for making common parasite dangerous
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Dec. 11,
2006 -- First biomarker for human sleepiness identified in fruit flies
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Dec. 7,
2006 -- Does too much protein in the diet increase cancer risk?
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Nov. 29,
2006 -- Science outreach programs help students and mentors
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Nov. 28,
2006 -- $7.7 million devoted to finding cause and cure for asthma
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Nov. 21,
2006 -- Researchers study reimbursing living organ donors for out-of-pocket expenses
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Nov. 20,
2006 -- Gene sequencing center to receive $156 million
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Nov. 18,
2006 -- Washington University student and recent alumnus named Rhodes Scholars
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Nov. 17,
2006 -- Seven-point system gauges seriousness of heart failure in elderly
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Nov. 16,
2006 -- NSAID increases liver damage in mice carrying mutant human gene
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Nov. 14,
2006 -- Model can predict risk of glaucoma in patients with elevated eye pressure
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Nov. 14,
2006 -- Scientific American honors three WUSTL neuroscientists
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Nov. 13,
2006 -- Biopsy may reveal cancer in women with rare but benign breast condition
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Nov. 9,
2006 -- Cole named assistant vice chancellor for children's health
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Nov. 8,
2006 -- Antibody reduces acute rejection in high-risk kidney transplant patients
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Nov. 7,
2006 -- Common cause of heart disease, diabetes may be treatable with malaria drug
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Oct. 25,
2006 -- Siteman Cancer Center gains nationally recognized leader in cancer prevention
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Oct. 24,
2006 -- Naturally occurring enzyme can break down key part of Alzheimer's plaques
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Oct. 24,
2006 -- Neuroscientists awarded $14 million in two grants
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Oct. 19,
2006 -- Ferkol to head pediatric allergy, pulmonary medicine division
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