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Science historian Mendelsohn to present Thomas Hall Lecture

Everett Mendelsohn, one of America’s foremost historians of science, will deliver the Thomas Hall Lecture as part of the Assembly Series at 4 p.m. Nov. 13 in Rebstock Hall, Room 215. His talk is titled “Dolly and the Historians: Science, Politics and Ethics of Cloning.” Mendelsohn is professor of the history of science at Harvard […]

‘Visualizing’ Tourette syndrome

Researchers will use positron emission tomography to see if they can identify differences in the dopamine system.

Genetics of hypertensive heart disease study needs volunteers

Researchers are looking for both healthy and hypertensive volunteers above age 21 as part of a four-year, $2.8 million grant.

Holiday greetings

The annual Siteman Cancer Center holiday card features a penguin hearlding the holidays’ arrival to his friends.

This won’t hurt a bit

Photo by Mary ButkusFree flu shots were provided for active Hilltop Campus and West Campus faculty and staff members.

Halloween fun

Photo by Mary ButkusSafe Trick-or-Treat in the South 40 was an opportunity for St. Louis-area children to enjoy Halloween in a safe environment.

Study enables genetic screen for severe condition

The new study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of the Sciences, links atypical HUS to membrane cofactor protein.

Cross country sweeps UAA championships

For the first time in school history, the men’s and women’s cross country teams won the University Athletic Association (UAA) team championships in the same year Nov. 1 in Chicago. Led by conference Athlete of the Year Maggie Grabow’s first-place finish in the 6K run, the women tallied 43 points, which was 20 less than […]

‘Future of Freedom’ is topic of Arts & Sciences ‘Conversation’

Scholars will gather Nov. 13 for the second discussion of key issues that will affect the future of the University, the community and the world.

In motion

Photo by Tim ParkerSen. Jim Talent visits with John W. McDonald and a patient during a recent trip to the School of Medicine to learn about medical research.