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A transplant procedure by School of Medicine researchers cured rats’ diabetes without the need for risky immune-suppression drugs.

The 60 retirees contributed a total of 1,309 years of service to the University.

Matthew Shepard’s murder in 1998 resulted in a public outcry that brought hate crimes to the forefront of the national consciousness.

Courtesy PhotoInti-Illimani will perform one night only at 8 p.m. Oct. 6 in Edison Theatre.Inspired by Andean folk music, Inti-Illimani quickly rose to the forefront of Latin America’s Nueva Cancion movement, which combined politically progressive lyrics with traditional forms and instrumentation from Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Argentina.

The Cuilles and the Torreses are the eighth and ninth families, respectively, to accept the University’s invitation to live among students rent-free on campus.

Ryan’s debut novel — Send Me — was published earlier this year.

Children can protect their bones against the inevitable bumps that come along with being active by getting enough calcium in their diets. Calcium is essential for the growth and repair of bones and teeth in children. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 60 percent of boys and 85 percent of girls between the ages 9 to 18 don’t get enough calcium, which helps develop strong bones.

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As part of Washington University’s celebration of the Danforth Campus dedication, and to underscore the important role of higher education in society, a lecture series will debut on October 3. The first presentation, “Medicine & Society,” will feature Chancellor Emeritus William H. Danforth, M.D. He will be joined by leading St. Louis medical and health policy experts at 4 p.m. Tuesday, October 3, in Graham Chapel. The event is free and open to the public, and will conclude with a reception in the Women’s Building Lounge.

Many parents have no idea that their teenage children use drugs or alcohol. In fact, about half of the parents surveyed during a recent School of Medicine study didn’t realize that their children were using alcohol, marijuana or tobacco. Even fewer – 28 percent – are aware that their teens have used cocaine or other illicit drugs.