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Researchers have shown they can distinguish between viral and bacterial infections in children with fever by profiling the activity of genes in a blood sample.
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New research provides one of the most detailed and comprehensive analyses yet of the genetic diversity of endangered great apes living in the wild, revealing new clues about the evolution of apes and humans.
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Spotify. Pandora. iTunes. We are constantly bombarded with a seemingly limitless amount of new music in our daily lives. But why do we keep coming back to that one song or album we couldn’t get enough of in college? Olin Business School research shows that although consumers say they prefer to listen to unfamiliar music, their choices actually belie that preference. Joseph K. Goodman, PhD, is study co-author.
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A study of older adults has found that combining antidepressants with cognitive behavioral therapy appears to be effective as a treatment for anxiety. Pictured is Eric J. Lenze, MD, professor of psychiatry, discussing therapy options with Diana Simpson.
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With the help of modern genetic technology and the resources of the International Rice GeneBank, which contains more than 112,000 different types of rice, evolutionary biologist Kenneth Olsen, PhD, has been able to look back in time at the double domestication of rice (in Asia and in Africa) and its double “de-domestication” to form two weedy strains.
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The Brown School launched its Master in Public Health (MPH) program in 2009, implementing an innovative curriculum that uses transdisciplinary problem-solving to help students apply principles to improve population health, particularly among vulnerable populations. This fall, the program will offer its first two specializations — global health and epidemiology/biostatistics — providing flexibility for students to increase skill building through electives and offering them valuable experience in targeted areas of public health.
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Fumihiko Urano, MD, PhD, has been named the Samuel E. Schechter Professor of Medicine. Shown (from left) are Larry J. Shapiro, MD, executive vice chancellor for medical affairs and dean of the School of Medicine; Urano; and Victoria J. Fraser, MD, the Adolphus Busch Professor of Medicine and head of the Department of Medicine.
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11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2
Until 1:30 p.m. Weather permitting. Cost: $6.95. DUC Programming. Danforth University Center, Edison Family Courtyard.
7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8
Meet faculty, staff and students. Learn about programs and financial aid. Doors open at 6 p.m. A light supper will be served. RSVP/event details. Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. ucollege@artsci.wustl.edu or (314) 935-6777.
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Bear Necessities is offering a summer sale for WUSTL staff and faculty Aug. 2-4. Save the sales tax during tax-free weekend and buy one sale item and get one free.
The School of Medicine again is sponsoring its annual school supply drive to benefit Adams Elementary School students. The school supply drive runs through Aug. 7.
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Teaching students to think on their feet and make things happen
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