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Researchers performed an unprecedented and critical test: removing the rat’s original kidneys and placing new kidneys in position to take over.

If additional studies provide further confirmation, the protein may be an ideal target for the development of new drug treatments, scientists said.

Courtesy photoDouglass North joins a panel of distinguished economists in Denmark for an intensive forum exploring ongoing efforts to address critical global challenges.

These gifts “will benefit efforts to lessen the burden of cancer on communities in the St. Louis area, the Midwest and beyond,” Chancellor Wrighton said.

The following incidents were reported to University Police July 1-20. 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. July 10 3:11 a.m. — Two students […]

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As a child, Roberta Sengelmann, M.D., spent many weekends making rounds with her father, Robert P. Sengelmann, M.D., a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Dressed in kid-size scrubs, she gently held the hands of patients who had sustained burns, trauma or undergone cosmetic surgery while her father changed their bandages and cared for them. “I’ve always […]

The trial is part of a national study sponsored by the American Lung Association’s Asthma Clinical Research Center.

It pairs high-school students and teachers with research mentors from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, Saint Louis University and WUSTL.

Photo by Ray MarklinJan Brunstrom leads a national seminar that highlights a highly effective approach to managing cerebral palsy with sports and other activities.