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School of Medicine researchers found that in some cases, one spouse’s excesses with alcohol could protect the other from alcohol dependence.

Thomas M. Morgan, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics (PEFA), has received a three-year, $300,000 grant from the Children’s Discovery Institute for research titled “Consanguinity Mapping of Genes for Congenital Heart Disease.”… Henric S. Krawczynski, Ph.D., assistant professor of physics, has received a one-year, $150,000 grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for research titled “Test of 1.5cm and 3cm Thick CZT Detectors and Study of their Internal Backgrounds in High-altitude Balloon and Space Environments.”… David Gutmann, M.D., Ph.D., the Donald O. Schnuck Family Professor of Neurology, has received a one-year, $270,000 grant from the Brain Tumor Society for research titled “Identification of Key Genetic and Growth Control Pathway Changes in JPA that Represent Potential Molecular Targets for Therapeutic Intervention.” He also received a one-year, $40,000 grant from the Children’s Tumor Foundation to support the Neurofibromatosis Clinic. … Sachiko Amari, Ph.D., researcher in space sciences, has received a three-year, $55,000 grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for research titled “Search for the Carrier of Heavy Noble Gases in Meteorites.”

On May 3, the winners of the second annual Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition were announced, with six awards totaling $125,000 presented to four local nonprofits and two students.

A School of Medicine study investigating bone loss in women with breast cancer who take aromatase inhibitors is seeking volunteers.

Photo by Mary ButkusKent D. Syverud helps the School of Law develop a ‘cohesive identity’

The following incidents were reported to University Police May 1-7. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. May 1 10:43 a.m. — A person reported that a locker room had been broken into in the men’s locker room in the Athletic Complex between 10:10-10:40 a.m. on this date. Total loss is estimated at $1,940. 1:10 p.m. — Copper piping belonging to Albert Arno Heating and Cooling Co. was stolen from the north equipment room sometime in the previous week. Total loss is estimated at $350. May 7 8:18 a.m. — Blue light No. 31 by the Ann W. Olin Women’s Building was found to be damaged. Telephone services and maintenance were both notified. Additionally, University Police responded to two auto accidents and one report each of lost article, damaged property and larceny.

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An ongoing effort to identify the microorganisms that make us sick has discovered a new virus potentially linked to unexplained respiratory infections. Clinicians can typically use a patient’s symptoms to determine that a virus is the likely culprit in a respiratory infection. However, even with advanced testing they still can’t pin the blame on a particular virus in roughly one-third of all such infections.

Some people with mild asthma using a twice-daily inhaled steroid to prevent asthma symptoms might be able to cut their medication use to only once a day, according to a study by the American Lung Association (ALA). These findings may allow some patients to simplify their treatment, says Mario Castro, associate professor of medicine and pediatrics.

The following incidents were reported to University Police May 1-7. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. May 1 10:43 a.m. — A person reported that a locker room had been broken into in the men’s locker room in the Athletic Complex between 10:10-10:40 a.m. on this date. Total loss is estimated at $1,940. 1:10 p.m. — Copper piping belonging to Albert Arno Heating and Cooling Co. was stolen from the north equipment room sometime in the previous week. Total loss is estimated at $350. May 7 8:18 a.m. — Blue light No. 31 by the Ann W. Olin Women’s Building was found to be damaged. Telephone services and maintenance were both notified. Additionally, University Police responded to two auto accidents and one report each of lost article, damaged property and larceny.