MS patients have higher fluid levels of immune molecule
School of Medicine researchers are studying a protein, TREM-2, that may be an important contributor to the disease.
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Making safety a priority
Photo by Jerry Naunheim Jr.Patricia Schelinski, administrative assistant in the Office of Planned Giving, guides those in her office to their emergency assembly point during a West Campus evacuation drill Oct. 28. Schelinski is a member of the West Campus Safety Committee, which partnered with the Office of Environmental Health and Safety to organize the drill.
‘True landmark’ reached in cancer research
For the first time, WUSTL scientists have decoded the complete DNA of a cancer patient and traced her disease to its genetic roots. The pioneering work sets the stage for using a more comprehensive, genome-wide approach to unravel the genetic basis of cancer.
Back home safely
Photo by David KilperWUSTL detective Dave Goodwin talks about his experiences serving with the Army National Guard in Iraq at a “welcome home” pizza party Oct. 29.
Stern to speak for Writing Program Reading Series
Acclaimed author Steve Stern, the Visiting Fannie Hurst Professor of Creative Literature in the Writing Program in Arts & Sciences, will read from his work at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13. In addition, Stern will host a talk on the craft of fiction at 8 p.m. Nov. 20. Both events — part of The Writing […]
Cause of vision loss in macular degeneration also plays role in other diseases
School of Medicine scientists have determined that the same factors play key roles in three different diseases that can lead to blindness.
Pollan to receive Humanities Medal at faculty colloquium
Celebrated food writer Michael Pollan will receive the Washington University Humanities Medal as part of “Celebrating Our Books, Recognizing Our Authors,” WUSTL’s seventh annual faculty book colloquium.
‘Where to Go’ campaign continues
The “Where to Go” campaign, set up this fall to inform students, faculty, staff and others about how to prepare for an emergency, continues.
Olympia Dukakis brings ‘Rose’ to Edison Theatre
Legendary actress Olympia Dukakis, the Academy Award-winning star of “Moonstruck” and “Steel Magnolias,” will present a concert reading of “Rose,” her hit one-woman Broadway show, as part of the Edison Theatre OVATIONS! Series. The special one-night-only performance will begin at 8 p.m. Nov. 22. Written by Martin Sherman — author of the Tony-nominated drama “Bent” […]
Interferon-gamma could be key to preventing, treating multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis results when the body’s own defense system attacks nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord. Now scientists led by John Russell, Ph.D., at the School of Medicine have shown that interferon-gamma plays a deciding role in whether immune cells attack and injure the central nervous system in mice.