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David Kilper/WUSTL Photo ServicesBiden vs. Palin vs… Throttlebottom? Though the vice presidential debate may be over, the political fun continues at Washington University later this month with Of Thee I Sing, the classic musical satire of American public life.

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For 200 Washington University students, the Oct. 2 vice presidential debate was not merely a historical event — it also was a way to gain valuable experience with the media and politics. More than 500 students applied to be volunteers. All volunteer candidates submitted a resume and cover letter as part of their application. In […]

Diet and lifestyle changes, combined with medication, can lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in patients with high levels of so-called bad cholesterol. But some patients genetically predisposed to high levels of LDL (low-density lipoprotein) don’t respond well to drug therapy. Now physicians at the School of Medicine can help these patients with a technique called LDL aphersis.

Photo by Bill StoverIt takes a tremendous, behind-the-scenes effort of staff, students and faculty to pull off a successful debate.

Scientists have used a technique originally developed for economic study to become the first to overcome a significant challenge in brain research: determining the flow of information from one part of the brain to another. Researchers at the School of Medicine and Florida Atlantic University report the new capability in The Journal of Neuroscience. It will provide important insights into brain organization and function, advancing efforts to help patients recover from brain injuries and mental disorders.

Photo by Kevin LowderExperience the sights and atmosphere of debate day through a slideshow.

Eager debate watchers started lining up outside the 560 Music Center in University City before the doors opened at 7 p.m. debate night for the first-ever off-campus public viewing event hosted by Washington University. “Because of the security precautions around the debate, neighbors and the general public could not experience first hand the debate atmosphere […]

Not only were the U.S. media on hand in droves, but reporters came from all over the world to cover the vice presidential debate. The Japanese Newservice, Agence France Press, Euronews and the BBC were among the international media on hand at the Athletic Complex. And, like their American colleagues, they gave a one-word answer […]

The Office of Human Resources has announced that free flu shots will again be available this year for active, benefits eligible, Danforth Campus faculty and staff only. A limited number of free flu shots will be offered Oct. 5-6.