New model may help treat digestive problems
School of Medicine researchers have shown for the first time that zebrafish can be raised in a germ-free environment.
Spring forward
Photo by Bob BostonThe Olson Family Garden sits atop the eighth floor of St. Louis Children’s Hospital and features various activities throughout the year.
ICU studies improve patient care
The research was a multidisciplinary effort among physicians, nurses, dietitians and the rest of the surgical ICU team.
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Perfectly coated
Bob BostonThe School of Medicine recently held its annual White Coat Ceremony for first-year medical students.
AAAS adds Balota, Pakrasi
The professors of psychology and biology, respectively, are among the 348 individuals elected as fellows for 2003.
McDonnell, JSM Charitable Trust endow four professorships
Chancellor Wrighton: “Their incredible generosity continues to play a critical role in the advancement of education and research at the University.”
Life science awards given to four
Philip Needleman, Garland R. Marshall, the Siteman Cancer Center and the Coalition for Plant and Life Sciences were recently recognized.
Quality of life in early breast cancer studied
In what physicians refer to as Stage 0 breast cancer, the disease is confined within the breast’s milk ducts and a lump rarely can be felt.
A love-hate relationship: Proteins offer window for new cancer treatment
The findings mark the two heat shock proteins as potential targets for gene therapy that could increase cancer cells’ vulnerability to treatments.
Colon cancer treatments tailored to genes
The goals are to maximize the benefits of treatment and reduce the risk of a harmful reaction, according to lead researcher Howard McLeod.
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