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Gut microbes targeted for diagnosis, treatment of childhood undernutrition

Guided by the immune system, researchers led by the School of Medicine’s Jeffrey I. Gordon, MD, have identified types of gut bacteria in young children in Malawi that are linked to nutritional health. The bacteria have diagnostic and therapeutic implications for childhood undernutrition.

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Brown School research influences new St. Louis housing laws

Two new laws in St. Louis will expand housing options for Section 8 renters in the city. The measures were influenced by recent research from Molly Metzger, PhD, of the Brown School’s Center for Social Development. She says Section 8 renters often find landlords are unwilling to accept their vouchers as payment.

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Battle of the Boot​: University joins regional drive

The Battle of the Boot shoe drive is underway, pitting Washington University against others in the region to raise money for water wells in impoverished countries. Hosted by the Solea Water Project, the shoe drive also includes Fontbonne University, University of Missouri-St. Louis and Saint Louis University.

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Class Acts: Fun to spare

Robert Landis, a senior in Arts & Sciences, joined in the Danforth University Center’s first-ever human bowling tournament Feb. 21. Proceeds from the event support the fundraising efforts of Mr. Wash. U. and Relay for Life.

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4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26

‘Health Care in Africa’

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5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26

‘The Next 10 Years of Solar Energy Research’

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7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26

‘Ferguson Through the Eyes of the Media’

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8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26

Jazz at Holmes: Modern Trio Interplay

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Siteman team: Fighting tobacco use should remain ‘our highest priority’

The team at the Siteman Cancer Center reacts to a report finding tobacco is even deadlier than we thought, saying that while tobacco control efforts have had some success, much work remains.

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Reminder: Emergency communication system to be tested today

Washington University will test its emergency communication system, WUSTLAlerts, at 12:30 p.m. today. The test will take place unless there is the potential for severe weather or another emergency is occurring at that time.

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