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An angiogram, or X-ray image of blood vesselsScientists have uncovered a new biomedical technique that could increase blood flow to alleviate problems associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes and many surgical procedures. They found that blocking the action of a blood-clot-associated protein turns up the effect of a biologically produced gas that can open blood vessels and increase blood flow.

Courtesy of the National Cancer InstituteBreast cancer cells stained brown using an antibody that recognizes malignant cellsClinical studies are proving that the genetic profile of a tumor can greatly influence its response to anticancer treatments. Matthew J. Ellis, M.D., Ph.D., at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, is conducting research that aims to use the genetic profile of breast tumors to guide breast cancer therapy and ultimately to find new drugs for treating the disease.

Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton addresses the University community in the first in a series of occasional messages from key University leaders as a part of the Plan for Excellence process that will guide the development of Washington University in the next era.

The following incidents were reported to University Police March 28-April 4. 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. Crime Alert On March 28, University […]

Michael J. Howard, Ph.D., associate professor of neurology, has received a one-year, $21,200 grant from the Mike Utley Foundation for research titled “Functional CNS Remyelination by Transplanted ES Cell-derived Oligodendrocytes.” … Leesa M. Galatz, M.D., assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery, has received a one-year, $20,000 grant from the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons for research titled “The Role of Stress Environment on Formation of Tendon-Bone Insertion.” … Tatiana Efimova, Ph.D., research assistant professor of dermatology, has received a one-year, $15,000 grant from the American Skin Association for research titled “Role of p388 MAPK in Skin Carcinogenesis.”

Photo by David KilperMistaken identities, hidden lovers, mischievous servants and duels in the dark highlight “House of Desires” at Edison Theatre for two weekends starting April 13. The show is the spring mainstage production for the Performing Arts Department in Arts & Sciences.

Social activist, educator and one of the Little Rock Nine, Minnijean Brown Trickey will present “Return to Little Rock” for the Women’s Society annual Adele Starbird Lecture at 11 a.m. April 11 in Graham Chapel. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the event that made Brown Trickey part of American history.

Michael E. Wysession, Ph.D., associate professor of earth and planetary sciences in Arts & Sciences, has made the first 3-D model of seismic wave damping, or diminishing, deep in the Earth’s mantle and has revealed the existence of an underground water reservoir at least the volume of the Arctic Ocean — the first evidence for water existing in the Earth’s deep mantle.

A School of Medicine clinical study is investigating the link between blood fat and heart health in patients with type 2 diabetes.

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