Antidepressant drugs may protect brain from damage
The study, led by Yvette I. Sheline, focused on the hippocampus; the results appear in the August issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry.
Epilepsy treatments may benefit from mouse model
School of Medicine researchers were excited to discover that astrocytes play a critical role in the development of epileptic seizures.
Founders Day dinner: Dole to speak; eminent alums to be honored
Distinguished Alumni Awards will go to Geoffrey E.H. Ballard, Norman Foster, Caryn Mandabach, Melvin L. Oliver, Harry J. Seigle and Bennett A. Shaywitz.
Whyte to discuss work of Bruno Taut
Distinguished scholar Iain Boyd Whyte, professor of architectural history at the University of Edinburgh and a senior visiting program officer for the Getty Grant Program, will speak on “Expressionist Architecture” at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 for the Gallery of Art. The lecture is free and open to the public and will take place in Steinberg […]
Strengthening social work
Photo by Mary ButkusShanti K. Khinduka addresses attendees of a recent conference that brought deans from research-oriented schools of social work to GWB.
Taking care of WUSTL children
Photo by Kevin LowderWUSTL administrators joined community members in participating in groundbreaking ceremonies for the University City Children’s Center.
Airline industry’s future is topic of public forum
The “Future of the Airline Industry” will be the topic of a public forum from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 31 in the Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom in Anheuser-Busch Hall. The discussion will be timely because it comes one day before American Airlines implements a major downsizing of its St. Louis hub, a reduction expected to cut […]
Countering Crohn’s disease; New round of clinical trials set to begin
Studies have looked at whether revving up part of the immune system can relieve symptoms of the chronic inflammatory disease.
‘Best band in the world’ La Bottine Souriante at Edison
The ensemble’s sound infuses traditional folk with the quickness of jazz, the energy of salsa and the breadth of world music.
Hare-raising experience
Photo by David Kilper
Thinker on Rock is coming loose from its base and needs some repair work to improve its stability.
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