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Nanoparticles attached to fibers in a blood clotNano-sized particles developed at the School of Medicine offer hope of replacing numerous medical tests, scans, or surgeries with a simple injection. The tiny spheres can travel through the bloodstream deep into the body to locate and highlight tumors undetectable by typical methods. While at the tumor site, the nanoparticles can deliver therapeutic agents to destroy the tumor.

While Elzbieta Sklodowska’s research and teaching interests focus on the Spanish language and the history and culture of Cuba and the Caribbean, her role as chair of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures in Arts & Sciences takes on a much broader appeal. “Working at the intersection of the three languages housed in one […]

Greek community members will run the “Loop in Motion” parade and fund-raising booths, and also will volunteer throughout the year.

Scientists have performed calculations to show the early Earth’s atmosphere was chock-full of methane, ammonia, hydrogen and water vapor.

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

In her most recent book, she describes the often-frightening truth about even the most seemingly harmless bite or bump.

Photo by Kevin LowderSix WUSTL chemistry professors were recently honored for their significant contributions to the Manhattan Project.

Also known as the World Year of Physics, 2005 is featuring worldwide events of interest to physicists and the general public.

Photo by David KilperKoenig House on the South 40 opened in August and is home to 160 first-year students.The 45,000-square-foot structure is located just north of the Wohl Parking Garage off Shepley Drive and houses 160 freshmen.

Forty years ago, fate sprung an ambush on Michael J. Welch. Welch, born and raised in the English city of Stoke-on-Trent, had just earned a Ph.D. in chemistry at the University of London and was on his way to Brookhaven National Laboratory in the United States for a postdoctoral appointment. He had filled out all […]