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Scientists assemble genetic playbook for acute leukemia

A consortium of researchers led by the School of Medicine has identified virtually all of the major mutations that drive acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a fast-growing blood cancer in adults that often is difficult to treat. The dark lines in the image at right show all of the major mutations for AML that occurred in one patient with the disease.

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Trustees meet, elect new members and officers

At its spring meeting May 3, the WUSTL Board of Trustees elected two new members, re-elected six members and elected officers, among other actions, according to Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton.

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Off to the races: 2013 car revealed

Members of the WU Racing Team revealed the 2013 race car April 25 in Danforth University Center. The team and car will travel to Michigan International Speedway next month to participate in the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers competition.

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Vault Party: Event showcases Kemper’s rarely seen works

Painters have studio visits. Musicians have backstage passes. And museums? Well, museums have vaults. On April 12, the Kemper Student Council showcased dozens of rarely seen works from the Kemper Art Museum’s acclaimed permanent collection as part of the group’s third annual Vault Party.

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Noon Monday, May 6

Friedman Center for Aging seminar series

“Caring for Caregivers: A Consideration of Legal Strategies to Benefit Care Consumers and Paid Workers,” Peggie Smith, Charles F. Nagel Professor of Employment and Law. Free and open to the public. Bring your lunch. Event details. Inst. for Public Health, 600 S. Taylor Ave., Suite 122. (314) 286-2909.

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Student Life wins 23 state college newspaper awards

Student Life, WUSTL’s independent newspaper, won 23 awards in the Missouri College Media Association 2013 Newspaper contest, the Missouri Press Association recently announced.

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