Calorie restriction’s effects on aging studied long-term
John Holloszy and Luigi Fontana are getting ready to launch a investigation into whether calorie restriction can alter the aging process in humans.
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Traditional dance
Photo by Joe AngelesTessa Diamond, of Green Bay, Wis., performs during the junior-dancer competition at the 16th annual powwow April 8 in the Field House.
Researchers find potential targets for new pain therapies
Pain researchers have identified two key components in the pain cascade that may provide targets for more effective pain-relieving drugs with potentially fewer side effects.
Building Katrina awareness
Photo by Kevin LowderThe “Faces of Katrina” event showcased photographs & memories of WUSTL students who traveled to hurricane-affected areas during spring break.
Emphysema patients benefit from one-sided lung reduction
Unilateral, or one-sided, lung volume reduction surgery has significant benefits for some emphysema patients, new research at the School of Medicine shows.
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Carolyn Lesorogol, Ph.D., and
Susan Deusinger, Ph.D.
Surfing for health
Photo by Robert BostonOccupational therapy students teach older adults to use computers.
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police April 5-11. 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 University Police issued the following […]
Edelman to end Assembly Series season
A celebrated lawyer, author, educator, activist and reformer, Edelman has devoted her life to improving the lives of poor, neglected and marginalized children.
World-renowned mathematician
Photo by Mary ButkusA portrait of Guido Weiss, Ph.D., the Elinor Anheuser Professor of mathematics in Arts & Sciences, was unveiled at a ceremony in Cupples II Hall.
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