Gene maps of simpler life shed light
A comparison of the genetic codes of a type of algae, a weed and humans has led researchers to a gene linked to a human illness.
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Amy Hempel
Courtesy photoAmy HempelAuthor Amy Hempel, widely recognized as one of America’s finest writers of short fiction, will host a colloquium on the craft of fiction at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17. In addition, Hempel will read from her work at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18.
Obesity risk factors sought through genetic analysis
In the midst of the growing epidemic of obesity, a group of researchers at the School of Medicine has dived into the human gene pool to look for solutions. The group recently identified genetic variations unique to obese men and are now embarking on a wider search to find additional genes linked to obesity.
Word detective
As one of the world’s leading experts on literacy and spelling development, Rebecca A. Treiman has spent more than two decades finding order in the perceived chaos of the English language. “The English writing system is often considered to be chaotic and hard to learn,” said Treiman, Ph.D., the Burke & Elizabeth High Baker Professor […]
Know your etiquette
Photo by Mary ButkusThe Career Center’s annual Etiquette Dinner was Oct. 27; students learned how to conduct themselves during a business meal.
A fresh look
Photo by Kevin LowderStudents paint the Association of Black Students’ lounge in the Women’s Building as part of the Black Arts and Sciences Festival Oct. 25-31.
‘Magneprint’ system licensed by WUSTL
It detects counterfeit credit cards by reading a unique magnetic “fingerprint” on the stripes of the cards and other objects that carry information.
Sports
Women runners win third straight title Make it three straight for the women’s cross country team. The Bears placed first for the third consecutive year Oct. 31 at the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championships in Rochester, N.Y., while the men registered a second-place finish (60 points), just one point behind first-place University of Chicago. Senior […]
Min to discuss growing up during China’s Cultural Revolution
Anchee Min, whose novels and memoir bring to life the experience of coming of age in Communist China during the rule of Mao Zedong, will speak for the Washington University Assembly Series at 11 a.m. Nov. 10 in Graham Chapel. The lecture/performance is free and open to the public.
Red Cross aided by internship program
It gave students hands-on experience in a variety of humanitarian areas at the organization’s chapters across the country.
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