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An experimental anti-cancer regimen combined a diuretic, a Parkinson’s disease medication and a drug ordinarily used to reverse the effect of sedatives. In research conducted at the School of Medicine, the unusual mixture inhibited the growth of aggressive prostate tumors in laboratory mice.

This issue inaugurates twice-weekly electronic distribution of the Record.

College-bound high school students across the country will be considering the advice of WUSTL sophomore Laura Cobb when they write their university admission essays this fall.

Bill NyeMany of today’s college students grew up watching Bill Nye “The Science Guy” on television. Some may even be science-related majors because of the author and television star. Nye has made it his mission to engage people in the fascinating realm of science. His new series, “The Eyes of Nye,” explores topics ranging from astrobiology to sports.

Although breast cancer is more common among white women, African-American women are far more likely to die of the disease. What accounts for this fundamental racial imbalance? Dione Farria, M.D., knows all too well.

Social Thought & Analysis, an interdisciplinary degree program in Arts & Sciences, has moved to American Culture Studies, according to Henry L. “Roddy” Roediger III, Ph.D., the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor and dean of academic planning in Arts & Sciences.

Photo by David KilperA new medallion welcomes visitors to the campus, soon to be named the Danforth Campus.

Markus Baer comes to Olin wrapping up his doctoral work at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Ph.D. expected in fall 2006. He is originally from Germany where he earned a master’s degree in psychology at the University of Giessen. Baer joins Olin as an assistant professor of Organizational Behavior. His research interests focus on […]

There is no sports section in this issue of the Record.