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Brain cells in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease have surprised scientists with their ability to recuperate after the disorder’s characteristic brain plaques are removed.

In August 1991 — on the same day that an attempted coup by communist hardliners ushered the collapse of the Soviet Union — Dmitriy Yablonskiy, Ph.D., took the biggest gamble of his life. He put himself and his family on a plane to America from Kharkov, their home in the Soviet Socialist Republic of Ukraine. […]

It recognizes Ross’ continuing efforts to exemplify King’s ideals and commitments through the field of medicine across the globe and in Missouri.

“This gift is further testament to Chuck and Joanne’s exceptional commitment and service to the St. Louis community and beyond,” Chancellor Wrighton says.

Robert Boston/WUSTL PhotoSiteman Cancer Center Director Timothy J. Eberlein announces that the center has earned the NCI’s highest designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center.This distinction recognizes Siteman’s broad-based research, outreach and education activities — and provides the center with research funding of $21 million. More medical news

The American Association for the Advancement of Science is the world’s largest general scientific society; fellow is the highest honor it confers.

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