Scoliosis gene discovered, may assist in diagnosis, treatment
For the first time, researchers have discovered a gene that underlies scoliosis, which affects about 3 percent of all children.
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Football wins season opener 41-28
Junior quarterback Buck Smith completed 27-of-40 passes for a career-high 276 yards and two touchdowns, leading the football team to a 41-28 victory over Lake Forest College in the season opener Sept. 1 at Francis Field.
Students volunteer with Service First
Photo by Mary ButkusFreshman architecture major Mike Pope paints a jungle gym at Barbara C. Jordan Elementary School in University City during the annual Service First.
Local contraception study under way
Ten thousand St. Louis-area women are expected to participate in a study comparing patient satisfaction, discontinuation rates and the effectiveness of birth control.
Getting an emissions test? Be wary, says professor
In the never-ending quest to make sure cars are not spewing large quantities of pollution into the air, states are implementing new and easier ways to ensure automobiles are both safe and environmentally friendly.
Gambling assessment tool first step in addressing racial/ethnic disparities
“With African-Americans and other minority groups having both problem and pathological gambling rates that are two to three times higher than Caucasian gamblers, accurate diagnosis is essential to treat gambling addiction,”
Obituary: Clouse, gastroenterology specialist, 56
Ray E. Clouse M.D., professor of medicine and of psychiatry, died at his home on Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, of complications from lung cancer. He was 56.
Babies’ brains to be monitored using light scans
School of Medicine researchers have improved a recently developed brain imaging technique to allow brain scans of infants.
The amicable professor
Photo by David KilperThe swashbuckling economist frequently instructs using a fencing foil. He keeps it safe. He doesn’t lunge or attack anyone. Instead Glenn MacDonald, Ph.D., uses the foil to engage his students in animated discussions about microeconomics or game theory or his daughter’s belly-button jewelry.
“Boesman and Lena”
Photo by Stewart GoldstenThe St. Louis Black Rep will open its 31st season with “Boesman and Lena” at Edison Theatre Sept. 12-23.