Perspectives

Jonathan B. Losos, of Arts & Sciences, has published a book, “Improbable Destinies: Fate, Chance, and the Future of Evolution,” revealing what the latest breakthroughs in evolutionary biology tell us about one of science’s greatest ongoing debates.

Matthew Matava, of the the School of Medicine, writes a piece about the risk of injuries among children and teens who play football compared with other sports on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons website.

Camille Borders, a Rhodes Scholar who graduated in May, shares in this video some advice for incoming students about how to make the most of their time here.

Eugene Rubin, MD, PhD, and Charles F. Zorumski, MD, both at the School of Medicine, have been blogging for Psychology Today for several years. The two are celebrating their 1 millionth hit for their blog, “Demystifying Psychiatry,” which deals with research and issues in psychiatry, attempting to make them understandable and relevant.

Sociologist Jake Rosenfeld, of Arts & Sciences, writes a piece in The American Prospect about what lessons the labor movement can learn from Missouri voters overwhelmingly siding with unions in this month’s election rejecting a so-called “right to work” law.

John Kuk, a postdoctoral fellow in sociology in Arts & Sciences, co-writes an analysis in The Washington Post about Republicans’ position on trade in light of President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on Chinese goods.

Michelle Purdy, of Arts & Sciences, writes a perspective piece in The Washington Post about black students’ experience in private K-12 schools and the racism they continue to face.

The Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the School of Medicine has released a free resource, “8ight Ways to a Healthier Weight and Lower Risk of Cancer,” available online. Evidence-based tips include watching portion sizes, avoiding sugary drinks and getting active.

Tom Keeline, of the Department of Classics in Arts & Sciences, is co-host of a new podcast in Latin, titled “Philologia Perennis,” which delves into Latin topics through the ages.

Denise E. Wilfley, of the Department of Psychiatry at the School of Medicine, is senior author of a newly published book that serves as a guide to using psychotherapy to treat childhood obesity.