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A genome-wide study into the genetic roots of alcoholism has identified several areas of DNA that appear to contribute to the disease. But researchers say those genes make relatively modest contributions to overall risk of alcoholism.
URL: http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/20369.aspx
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| Emergency notification system will be tested March 24
Washington University will test its emergency notification system, WUSTLAlerts, at approximately 12:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 24. The WUSTLAlerts test will take place unless there is the potential for severe weather that day or some other emergency is occurring at that time.
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Eric Greitens, PhD, chief executive officer of The Mission Continues, will address the importance of public service in his upcoming lecture, “Inspiring Leadership in Challenging Times.” Sponsored by the Assembly Series and the Gephardt Institute for Public Service, the talk will take place at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, in Room 118, Brown Hall. It will be followed by a reception and service project in Brown Lounge.
URL: http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/20430.aspx
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| Frankfurter to deliver Weltin lecture March 22
David Frankfurter, PhD, professor of religious studies and history at the University of New Hampshire, will give the Weltin Lecture in Religious Studies at 4 p.m. Monday, March 22, in the Women's Building Formal Lounge.
URL: http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/20445.aspx
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(From left) Heidi Klosterman, JD; Provost Edward S. Macias, PhD; and Mary Ann Anderson wait after evacuating Brookings Hall during a fire drill March 11. “Although drills can be an interruption, it’s crucial for the safety of all in the university community that we are prepared for emergency situations,” said Macias.
URL: http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/20447.aspx
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| Institute for Public Health opens its membership
In an effort to engage individuals outside of Washington University, the Institute for Public Health is offering affiliation to those working in public health or related disciplines worldwide. Scientists, physicians or employees in a county health department are examples of individuals who would qualify.
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