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School of Medicine researchers were excited to discover that astrocytes play a critical role in the development of epileptic seizures.

Lorenzo Carcaterra, author of The New York Times best-seller Sleepers, will launch the 2003-04 Center for the Humanities Writers Series. Carcaterra will host two events while at the University. At 8 p.m. Sept. 22, he will read from his work in Anheuser-Busch Hall, Room 202. And at 4 p.m. Sept. 23, he will lead a […]

Scientists believe that recording comorbidities will provide more comprehensive profiles of patients and improve cancer research.

Typographically Speaking: The Art of Matthew Carter will open with a reception for the artist from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 10.

A new process may expedite and simplify the procedure for the estimated 400,000 Americans with an amputated limb.

These plans offered by human resources allow employees to save money on their out-of-pocket health and/or child-care expenses.

The new study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of the Sciences, links atypical HUS to membrane cofactor protein.

It’s a new, simple pneumonia treatment: Get patients out of bed earlier and more often, and they’ll check out of the hospital an average of one day sooner.

An announcement will be posted on the University’s home page (wustl.edu) and a number of media outlets will air an announcement.

Chancellor Wrighton: “Their incredible generosity continues to play a critical role in the advancement of education and research at the University.”