Sports
Women’s hoops team wins invitational The No. 9 women’s basketball team (7-0) won the Eleanore Moyer Tournament on Dec. 3 in Hanover, Ind. WUSTL senior Kelly Manning, who scored a career-high 32 points in the championship game against host Hanover College, took home tournament MVP honors. The Bears defeated Thomas More College on Dec. 2 […]
Board of Trustees briefed on community engagement
The trustees also voted to approve amendments to the constitution and bylaws of the Faculty Senate, according to Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton.
‘Tis the season
A Dec. 9 performance of works from the Renaissance and American folk songs is dedicated in memory of Elizabeth Gray Danforth.
Widespread WUSTL effort makes mobile science classroom a reality
A 37-foot-long semi-trailer is the centerpiece of MySci, a comprehensive K-2 science experience developed thanks to a $3.7 million grant from the Monsanto Fund.
Researchers identify bipolar disorder in preschoolers
The findings highlight symptoms that distinguish bipolar disorder from other problems like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in young children.
Ellenberger named head of biochemistry & molecular biophysics
Known for pioneering research, Ellenberger comes to the University from Harvard Medical School; the appointment will become effective Jan. 1.
Inappropriate use of antibiotics may be harmful
“A common cold is a virus. Antibiotics simply won’t work on viral infections,” says David C. Mellinger, chief physician at the Student Health Service.
Happy holidays!
The Record will not be published again until Jan. 20. We hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year.
Just a little off the top
Photo by Kevin LowderSophomore Betsy Nichols participated in the recent Locks of Love event in Mallinckrodt Student Center.
Researchers identify bipolar disorder in preschoolers
Mania can be confused with ADHD.Child psychiatry researchers at the School of Medicine have identified a small group of preschoolers who appear to suffer from bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness. The researchers reported they had identified key symptoms that distinguish bipolar disorder from other problems in very young children. Diagnosing bipolar disorder in childhood can be difficult because the manic phase of the illness can be confused with the more common attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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