Heart patient survival varies greatly with genetic variation
“We were able to associate risk of death with the characteristics of the patients’ beta-adrenergic receptor genes,” says study co-author Howard McLeod.
Rigden receives Millikan Award for physics teaching
The recipient of the award gives the Robert A. Millikan Lecture at the American Association of Physics Teachers’ summer meeting.
Shining star
Photo by Robert BostonNurse Jill Bokern was presented with the Guiding Star Award, an annual honor for a clinical staff member at the School of Medicine.
Class addresses career counseling, academic guidance
“Managing Your Business Career Strategy” is the first class of its kind at the University and maybe the first of its kind in the nation.
University’s Greeks form community service initiative
Greek community members will run the “Loop in Motion” parade and fund-raising booths, and also will volunteer throughout the year.
New calculations rev up origins-of-life controversy
Scientists have performed calculations to show the early Earth’s atmosphere was chock-full of methane, ammonia, hydrogen and water vapor.
Atlas provides brain fold maps
It’s already helping scientists understand how an inherited disorder changes the brain and how brain function adjusts in response to blindness.
More medical news
Infectious diseases specialist Nagami to speak Oct. 5
In her most recent book, she describes the often-frightening truth about even the most seemingly harmless bite or bump.
Special honors
Photo by Kevin LowderSix WUSTL chemistry professors were recently honored for their significant contributions to the Manhattan Project.
Einstein experts speak on groundbreaking papers
Also known as the World Year of Physics, 2005 is featuring worldwide events of interest to physicists and the general public.
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