Complete genome of corn sequenced by WUSTL scientists
A team of scientists led by The Genome Center at the School of Medicine has published the completed corn genome that will speed efforts for better crop varieties.
Energy-savings drive evolves to sustainability
The enthusiasm of the medical school’s Energy Awareness Committee has led the group to now focus on the broader realm of sustainability.
Recovery act funds new flu drug discovery center
With stimulus funds, School of Medicine scientists will look for compounds that enhance the body’s natural virus-killing mechanisms to overcome the flu.
Mutation linked to pediatric brain tumor may pave way for targeted treatment
School of Medicine researchers have linked mutations in a gene to a benign pediatric brain tumor.
Outlook for H1N1
Photo by Robert BostonAn official from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security spoke about the H1N1 flu pandemic at the School of Medicine.
Holiday tradition alive on campus with annual ‘Messiah’ sing-along Dec. 6
Washington University’s Department of Music in Arts & Sciences will present its annual sing-along of George Frideric Handel’s oratorio Messiah at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, in Graham Chapel. John Stewart, director of vocal activities, directs the program.
Should WUSTL alter normal schedule, announcement would be posted on home page, with media outlets
Should weather conditions create potentially hazardous travel conditions, Washington University will evaluate the situation and take into consideration the safety of the University’s faculty, staff and students as well as the services that must be provided despite the inclement weather. In the unlikely event that WUSTL alters the normal work and/or class schedule, an announcement will be posted on theWUSTL home page, and a number of media outlets also will air an announcement.
WUSTL flag at half-staff in honor of Richard Hazelton
Richard M. Hazelton, Ph.D., professor emeritus of English in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. He was 91.
$37 million to extend biodefense research
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has extended funding for the Midwest Regional Center for Excellence in Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases (MRCE), anchored at the School of Medicine. The center received a five-year, $37 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to continue to support basic and translational research […]
Order Thanksgiving dinner from WUSTL Dining Services Thursday, Nov. 19
WUSTL faculty, staff and students hosting Thanksgiving dinners in their homes can avoid preparations and mess by ordering a Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings from WUSTL Dining Services. Meals for six ($78) and 12 ($156) include a turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry relish, turkey gravy, cornbread muffins and pumpkin pie. Turkeys can be ordered […]
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