Chemical library aids in developing drug system for nerve damage
Combinatorial chemistry provides researchers a vast library from which to choose.A researcher studying drug design for nerve damage therapies has gotten her answer to questions by following some old advice: she used the library. It’s not the kind of library her mother or teacher suggested, but a combinatorial chemistry library of many different protein sequences that some day might help her and her colleagues develop a successful timed drug delivery system.
Human chromosomes 2, 4 include gene deserts, signs of chimp chromosome merger
The first detailed studies of two of the largest human chromosomes have revealed enormous gene “deserts” lacking any protein-coding sequences and relics of the merger of two ape chromosomes to form a single human chromosome.
Study evaluates Botox injections for treating diabetic foot ulcers
Researchers at the School of Medicine are seeking volunteers to participate in a study to determine if botulinum toxin (Botox) injections can help heal diabetic foot ulcers.
Old drug holds promise against childhood brain tumors, mouse model shows
Scientists studying a common childhood brain tumor have uncovered a pleasant surprise: evidence that the tumors may be vulnerable to a class of drugs that has been in use for years.
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis ranked 3rd in nation by U.S. News
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is rated the third best medical school in the nation, according to this year’s U.S. News & World Report rankings of graduate and professional programs released April 1.
Abumrad named Atkins professor
The Atkins chair is the first professorship in the United States specifically devoted to supporting the study of obesity.
University tagged great place to work for postdocs
Courtesy PhotoNeurology postdoctoral researcher Yan Hu, Ph.D. (right), discusses her poster presentation at the Inaugural Postdoc Scientific Symposium Feb. 23.In The Scientist magazine’s third annual “Best Places for Postdocs to Work” survey, WUSTL was No. 2 for U.S. academic institutions.
Sequencing of X chromosome helps treat genetic disorders
With significant contributions from the Genome Sequencing Center, the sequence of the human X chromosome has been published.
AIDS awareness tour brings message of hope
The University’s Project ARK will sponsor the Journey of Hope AIDS Awareness Tour’s St. Louis stop April 13.
Sequenced genomes provide key clues into ‘dirty work’ of fungus
Photo by Robert BostonMichael R. Brent, Ph.D., and Tamara L. Doering, M.D., Ph.D., examine data from the *C. neoformans* gene expression microarray.A team of collaborators, including two WUSTL researchers, has sequenced the genomes of two strains of Cryptococcus neoformans.
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