News Release Archive
Alzheimer’s markers predict start of mental decline05-13-2013
Moley elected president of gynecologic society05-10-2013
Scientists show how nerve wiring self-destructs05-09-2013
Siteman director appointed vice chair of national cancer network05-08-2013
Nerve stimulation for severe depression changes brain function05-07-2013
New perspective needed for role of major Alzheimer’s gene05-06-2013
Discovery helps show how breast cancer spreads05-06-2013
Elson elected fellow of arts and sciences academy05-03-2013
Unusual comparison nets new sleep loss marker05-02-2013
Scientists assemble genetic playbook for acute leukemia05-01-2013
Genomics to reshape endometrial cancer treatment05-01-2013
Missing link in Parkinson’s disease found04-25-2013
ALS trial shows novel therapy is safe04-23-2013
Bacteria may contribute to premature births, STDs04-22-2013
Awad named associate dean for medical student education04-16-2013
Fish prone to melanoma get DNA decoded04-15-2013
Matt Holliday and mom team with Siteman to promote colon cancer screening 04-12-2013
Tiny wireless device shines light on mouse brain, generating reward04-11-2013
Physical therapy often just as good as surgery for knee problem04-10-2013
Moving cells with light holds medical promise04-08-2013
Brain-building gene plays key role in gut repair04-05-2013
Genetic markers identify new Alzheimer’s pathway04-04-2013
Painted turtle gets DNA decoded04-03-2013
Old drug offers new hope against rare, deadly childhood disease04-02-2013
Cholesterol buildup links atherosclerosis and macular degeneration04-02-2013
Derdeyn appointed chair of AHA Stroke Council03-28-2013
Inaugural infectious disease conference brings global health leaders to St. Louis03-27-2013
Medical Center’s north campus first to see change as part of Campus Renewal Project 03-25-2013
Obesity, aging genes may play role in arthritis03-19-2013
Diabetes drug safe for HIV patients, study finds03-18-2013
Depression in kids linked to cardiac risks in teens03-15-2013
Sleep loss precedes Alzheimer's symptoms03-11-2013
Mullins teaches emergency medicine in Bolivia03-11-2013
Nanoparticles loaded with bee venom kill HIV03-07-2013
Some brain cells are better virus fighters03-06-2013
New clues to causes of peripheral nerve damage03-06-2013
Human Connectome Project releases major dataset03-05-2013
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland honors Dacey03-04-2013
Ancient sea lamprey gets DNA decoded03-01-2013
Study may explain why some people get pimples02-28-2013
Majority of Missouri tan salons allow pre-teens02-25-2013
Distinct niches in bone marrow nurture blood stem cells02-25-2013
Baths with antiseptic wipes reduce ICU infections02-22-2013
Mecham named interim head of cell biology and physiology02-21-2013
Cooling may prevent trauma-induced epilepsy02-20-2013
Fragile X makes brain cells talk too much02-20-2013
Doctor wins NIH prize for ideas to restore vision02-15-2013
Some autism behaviors linked to altered gene02-13-2013
Emerging cancer drugs may drive bone tumors02-12-2013
Surgery improves for nerve compression disorder02-07-2013
Lower drinking ages lead to more binge drinking02-06-2013
Antibiotics reduce deaths for malnourished children01-30-2013
Gut microbes at root of severe malnutrition in kids01-30-2013
Altering eye cells may one day restore vision01-24-2013
Lane named patient safety officer01-23-2013
Schlaggar honored for pediatric research01-23-2013
Estrogen fights urinary infection in mouse study01-22-2013
Gene in eye melanomas linked to good prognosis01-16-2013
Apte new Cibis Professor of Ophthalmology01-15-2013
Gordon honored for microbiome research01-15-2013
Silva named Peterson Professor in Orthopaedics01-09-2013
Cornelius named Showman Professor01-08-2013
Siteman opens South County location Jan. 701-03-2013
Ultrasound diagnoses appendicitis without X-rays12-24-2012
Many causes for learning lags in tumor disorder12-21-2012
Radiation Research Society honors two faculty12-19-2012
Into adulthood, sickle cell patients rely on ER12-18-2012
Pediatric program for brain injuries saves lives, reduces disabilities12-12-2012
Siteman Cancer Research Fund grants $2 million12-12-2012
Hanto to oversee continuing medical education12-10-2012
Existing drugs may help more with breast cancer12-07-2012
A new genetic fingerprint lives in your belly12-05-2012
Seven faculty members named AAAS fellows 12-05-2012
Manary’s Gates grant to help kids in Third World12-04-2012
As cigarette taxes go up, heavy smoking goes down11-29-2012
Mackinnon advises TV drama on nerve injuries11-28-2012
Weight loss, not surgery, controls blood sugar11-28-2012
Gene linked to respiratory distress in babies11-27-2012
Drugs limiting excess mucus could save lives11-26-2012
Mentors for Bear Cub Fund program to help WUSTL scientists commercialize discoveries11-20-2012
Study offers clues to cause of kids’ brain tumors11-16-2012
Heuckeroth named Alumni Endowed Professor11-14-2012
Vitamin D prevents clogged arteries in diabetics11-13-2012
$50 million to speed discoveries for patients11-12-2012
$9 million to investigate blood-clotting disorders11-08-2012
Study documents preemies’ development in NICU, suggests early interventions11-07-2012
$4.6 million helps train occupational, physical therapists11-05-2012
Global genome effort seeks genetic roots of disease10-31-2012
$5.3 million boosts research to fight urinary infections10-30-2012
Study to analyze brains of kids with rare disorder10-29-2012
Resveratrol falls short in health benefits10-25-2012
Canter named Tuttle and Hauck Professor10-23-2012
Clue to cause of Alzheimer's found in brain samples10-22-2012
Stroke patients benefit from carmaker’s efficiency10-18-2012
Bloodstream infections in ICUs cut by 44 percent10-17-2012
HIV may leave gut vulnerable to infections10-17-2012
Mice at risk of asthma, allergies resist skin cancer10-16-2012
Two faculty elected to Institute of Medicine10-15-2012
Genetic error linked to rare disease that causes chronic respiratory infections10-15-2012
Three receive NIH awards to pursue innovative ideas10-11-2012
Former medical resident here wins Nobel Prize10-10-2012
Investigational drugs chosen for major Alzheimer’s prevention trial10-10-2012
$20 million gift establishes Taylor Family Institute for Innovative Psychiatric Research10-08-2012
Abortion rates plummet with free birth control10-04-2012
Deadly complication of stem cell transplants reduced in mice09-27-2012
NFL funds study of the brain after concussions09-26-2012
Dacey to be honored at Congress of Neurological Surgeons09-25-2012
Some deadly breast cancers share genetic features with ovarian tumors09-24-2012
Key immune cell may play role in lung cancer susceptibility09-21-2012
Alzheimer’s breaks brain networks’ coordination09-18-2012
New egg freezing method expands reproductive options09-17-2012
Researchers identify mechanism that leads to diabetes, blindness09-17-2012
Among lung cancer patients, smokers have 10 times more genetic damage09-13-2012
Large lung cancer study shows potential for more targeted therapies09-10-2012
Protein critical to gut lining repair09-06-2012
Study in mice suggests sleep problems may be early sign of Alzheimer's09-05-2012
Children taking steroids for asthma are slightly shorter than peers09-05-2012
Cohen, Mitra named Goldfarb professors08-31-2012
Human and soil bacteria swap antibiotic-resistance genes08-30-2012
Chapman named to Bricker chair08-28-2012
Fraser named head of Department of Medicine08-27-2012
New imaging test aids Alzheimer’s diagnosis08-21-2012
Key signal prepares immune cells to defend skin, brain08-09-2012
Cell stress culprit in diabetes, Wolfram syndrome08-07-2012
New target for treating diabetes and obesity08-03-2012
Free iPad app offers personalized advice for healthy living08-03-2012
Timing of antibiotics important in reducing infections after C-section08-02-2012
Washington University featured in New York Times cancer series07-25-2012
Computers may help patients restore movement after stroke07-24-2012
Hundreds of random mutations in leukemia related to aging, not cancer07-20-2012
Many men with prostate cancer can avoid early surgery07-18-2012
Noninvasive imaging technique may help kids with heart transplants07-13-2012
$4.7 million study looks at why diabetes makes heart disease worse07-13-2012
Brain abnormalities seen in children with severe form of diabetes07-12-2012
First detailed timeline established for brain’s descent into Alzheimer’s07-12-2012
OxyContin formula change has many abusers switching to heroin07-11-2012
Scientists first to see trafficking of immune cells in beating heart07-11-2012
Pediatric tumors traced to stem cells in developing brain07-09-2012
Urinary tract infections steal from hosts' defense arsenals07-09-2012
Blood test predicts death from heart problems after surgery07-03-2012
Surprising culprit behind chemo resistance in rare cancer07-02-2012
Scientists identify protein required to regrow injured nerves in limbs06-20-2012
Bateman named Knight professor of neurology06-19-2012
Discovery helps mice beat urinary tract infections06-18-2012
Graduated driving laws reduce teen drunk driving06-15-2012
Census of microbes in healthy humans reported06-13-2012
Timing, duration of biochemical bugle call critical for fighting viruses06-13-2012
Permutt, renowned diabetes researcher, 72 06-11-2012
Clues found to way embryonic kidney maintains its fleeting stem cells06-11-2012
Decoding DNA finds breast tumor signatures that predict treatment response06-11-2012
Calorie-restricted diet keeps heart young06-05-2012
Families of kids with staph infections have high rate of drug-resistant germ06-04-2012
Investigational diabetes drug may have fewer side effects06-04-2012
Siteman receives $5.4 million for breast cancer research06-01-2012
World’s largest hunk of cancer genome data released05-30-2012
Genes predict if medication can help you quit smoking05-30-2012
Dacey becomes president of neurosurgery society05-29-2012
Tychsen named Hardesty distinguished professor05-24-2012
IUDs, implants are most effective birth control05-23-2012
Washington University receives $3 million to design cancer-killing viruses05-23-2012
Recommendation against PSA test too drastic05-22-2012
Less invasive alternative to colonoscopy reduces colon cancer deaths05-21-2012
Washington University receives $8 million to lead international childhood malnutrition effort05-18-2012
Babies’ susceptibility to colds linked to immune response at birth 05-17-2012
Bonni to lead anatomy and neurobiology department05-17-2012
Early substance use linked to lower educational achievement05-16-2012
Surgeons restore some hand function to quadriplegic patient05-15-2012
Genetic test identifies eye cancer tumors likely to spread05-14-2012
Welch, professor of radiology, 7205-08-2012
Multiple thought channels may help brain avoid traffic jams05-08-2012
New technique could identify drugs that help fight broad range of viruses05-07-2012
Warfarin no better than aspirin for most heart failure patients05-02-2012
Surveys guide doctors about when to test teens for STIs04-30-2012
Genes that promote cartilage healing protect against arthritis04-26-2012
Washington People: David Warren04-25-2012
Jaffe named president of pediatric association04-24-2012
Unusual protein helps regulate key cell communication pathway04-23-2012
First gene linked to common form of psoriasis identified04-19-2012
Kidney stone mystery solved04-18-2012
Study of half siblings provides genetic clues to autism04-16-2012
Washington People: Lilianna Solnica-Krezel04-11-2012
Ultrasound screening finds more breast cancer, false positives may outweigh that benefit04-10-2012
Early-stage lung cancer treatments evaluated in patients with breathing problems04-09-2012
Ob/gyn’s dream for women’s hospital in Africa comes true04-06-2012
Problems in recycling cellular waste linked to clogged arteries04-05-2012
‘Positive stress’ helps protect eye from glaucoma04-04-2012
New imaging technique could speed cancer detection04-03-2012
DNA sequencing lays foundation for personalized cancer treatment04-02-2012
Washington People: Thy Huskey03-30-2012
More than half of all cancer is preventable03-28-2012
Free screening to help older drivers adjust vehicles for a proper fit03-27-2012
Poor colonoscopy prep hides pre-cancerous polyps03-26-2012
Program inspires young women to become orthopaedic surgeons, engineers 03-23-2012
Mackinnon nationally recognized for clinical excellence03-22-2012
$4.2 million grant to help launch first Alzheimer’s prevention trials03-20-2012
Drug makes leukemia more vulnerable to chemo03-19-2012
Combination treatment in mice shows promise for fatal neurological disorder in kids03-15-2012
Scientists map genetic evolution of leukemia03-14-2012
Researchers identify unexpected player in intestinal immunity03-14-2012
Altered gene linked to fatal neuroblastoma in adolescents, young adults03-13-2012
Lifestyle changes for obese patients linked to modest weight loss03-12-2012
New treatment shows promise for kids with life-threatening bone disorder03-07-2012
New Alzheimer’s marker strongly predicts mental decline 03-06-2012
Patients with rare diseases to get DNA sequenced at no charge02-29-2012
Washington University joins national heart failure network02-28-2012
$3.3 million grant to study viruses in kids02-27-2012
Rib fractures linked to disorder seen in athletes02-23-2012
Lenke named chief of spine surgery 02-23-2012
Washington People: Randall Bateman02-22-2012
Soil bacteria and pathogens share antibiotic resistance genes02-20-2012
Brain differences seen at 6 months in infants who develop autism02-17-2012
Diabetes may start in the intestines02-15-2012
Autism affects motor skills, study indicates02-15-2012
Antibiotics ineffective for most sinus infections02-14-2012
DNA sequencing helps identify cancer cells for immune system attack 02-08-2012
Same genes linked to early- and late-onset Alzheimer’s02-01-2012
Mom’s love good for child’s brain01-30-2012
Well-controlled HIV doesn’t affect heart metabolism, function01-25-2012
Treatment of symptomless acid reflux does not improve asthma in children01-24-2012
Siteman Cancer Center breaks ground in South County; directors announced01-23-2012
Immune system memory cells have trick for self preservation01-18-2012
Ferkol named Hartmann Professor of Pediatrics01-17-2012
MD-PhD student starts nanotechnology company01-13-2012
Receptor for tasting fat identified in humans01-12-2012
Chemotherapy may influence leukemia relapse01-11-2012
Late-stage sepsis suppresses immune system01-10-2012
Multiple sclerosis research links brain activity to cognitive decline 01-09-2012
Mass prostate cancer screenings don’t reduce death 01-06-2012
New clues to human deafness found in mice01-04-2012
Washington People: James W. Fleshman Jr.12-21-2011
Monsanto funds fellowships for graduate students12-19-2011
Anesthesiology journal devotes December issue to University12-14-2011
Key genetic error found in family of blood cancers12-13-2011
High levels of tau protein linked to poor recovery after brain injury12-13-2011
Washington People: Matthew J. Ellis12-08-2011
Genome Institute receives $114 million grant12-06-2011
Colditz receives cancer society’s top honor 12-05-2011
$8 million grant funds asthma, allergy studies12-01-2011
Legal drinking age linked to women’s suicide, homicide risk 11-29-2011
Drug may slow spread of deadly eye cancer11-28-2011
Researchers identify gene that causes rare dementing illness11-23-2011
Daily wheezing treatment no different from intermittent in toddlers11-23-2011
Surprising pathway implicated in stuttering11-22-2011
New service brings power of genomics to patient care11-21-2011
Drug clears chronic urinary infections in mice11-16-2011
Probiotic protects intestine from radiation injury11-16-2011
Cooper named interim head of biochemistry and molecular biophysics11-15-2011
Surgery to prevent stroke causes too many complications11-15-2011
Girls with family history of breast disease should avoid alcohol11-14-2011
Pig to primate transplants show promise for diabetes11-09-2011
Scientists identify proteins that direct bone demolition11-08-2011
WUSTL licenses gene linked to cancer spread11-07-2011
Scientists prevent cerebral palsy-like brain damage in mice11-03-2011
Low vitamin D common in spine surgery patients11-03-2011
Hruska named president of bone and mineral research society11-01-2011
Chest X-rays don’t reduce lung cancer deaths 10-27-2011
Beware of Halloween contact lenses10-26-2011
Study shows way to test health claims of probiotics10-26-2011
Washington People: Andrey Shaw10-24-2011
Preterm infants exposed to hospital stress have smaller brains10-21-2011
Apply now for Bear Cub grants 10-19-2011
Brain scans reveal drugs’ effects on attention10-14-2011
Researchers block morphine’s itchy side effect10-13-2011
$3 million grant for new diabetes research center10-12-2011
High-dose vitamin E increases prostate cancer risk10-11-2011
Recommendation against PSA test goes too far10-11-2011
Studies examine diet’s role in prostate cancer10-05-2011
Natural compound helps reverse diabetes in mice10-04-2011
Wright named Jones Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery09-30-2011
Genetic variant linked to blocked heart arteries in patients with diabetes09-28-2011
Saw palmetto no benefit as prostate remedy09-27-2011
Marker for Alzheimer’s disease rises during day, falls with sleep09-26-2011
Age, race, debt linked to docs’ board certification09-21-2011
Alzheimer’s protein detected in brain fluid of healthy mice09-19-2011
Gordon receives international nutrition award09-16-2011
Washington People: Julie Margenthaler 09-14-2011
Study looks at why second ACL surgeries often fail09-13-2011
Sanchez named Sicard professor of vascular surgery09-09-2011
Volunteers needed for study of vitamin D's role in asthma09-08-2011
Brain stents linked to higher risk of stroke, death09-07-2011
Moscoso named associate dean for student affairs09-06-2011
Kopan and Sibley named to Wolff professorships09-01-2011
‘Pink ribbon dollars’ help fill financial gaps for breast cancer programs08-31-2011
Students learn about health care in summer stint08-30-2011
Siteman Cancer Research Fund names first two awardees08-26-2011
Multi-center partnership aims to better diagnose, treat cancer08-22-2011
New center fosters bench-to-bedside medicine08-18-2011
Device no better than cheaper alternatives for preventing intraoperative awareness08-17-2011
Risk of autism in siblings nearly double prior estimates08-15-2011
Parkinson’s patients who see a neurologist may live longer 08-11-2011
Infections after surgery rare at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, study shows08-11-2011
Researchers identify possible therapeutic target for depression and addiction08-11-2011
Scientists have new help finding brain’s nooks and crannies08-10-2011
WU scientists play role in Crohn’s, colitis initiative 08-09-2011
Hundreds of Washington University physicians named to ‘Best Doctors’ list 08-04-2011
Exhibit highlights biomedical travesties of the Holocaust08-03-2011
Obesity, cancer link studied with $9.2 million grant07-28-2011
Vitamin D relieves joint, muscle pain for breast cancer patients07-26-2011
IV fluids help reduce kidney failure in kids with E. coli infection07-22-2011
Evolution provides clue to blood clotting 07-21-2011
Inherited Alzheimer’s detectable 20 years before dementia07-20-2011
Falls may be early sign of Alzheimer’s07-18-2011
Weight-loss surgery cost-effective for all obese07-13-2011
More oxygen in eyes of African-Americans may help explain glaucoma risk07-11-2011
Sophisticated DNA technology now accessible to area scientists07-08-2011
Project aims to reduce breast cancer deaths in North St. Louis07-07-2011
The biology behind alcohol-induced blackouts07-06-2011
Surprising culprits behind cell death from fat and sugar overload07-05-2011
Malfunctioning protein contributes to Alzheimer’s plaques06-30-2011
Detailed picture of ovarian cancer emerges06-29-2011
New procedure treats atrial fibrillation06-28-2011
Online archive to link tumor scans, genetic data06-27-2011
Free HIV, syphilis testing available06-24-2011
Sleep switch found in fruit flies06-23-2011
Children with wheezing illnesses sought for study06-21-2011
Artificial lung successfully used in toddler06-16-2011
Finding joy in teaching, research and patient care06-15-2011
Getting control of the control group06-09-2011
Scientists find gene vital to nerve cell development06-08-2011
Blast-related injuries detected in the brains of U.S. military personnel06-01-2011
World’s most modern zebrafish facility opens05-24-2011
Schonfeld, lipid research pioneer, dies at 7705-23-2011
Direct link found between diet ingredients and gut microbes05-19-2011
Researchers identify DNA region linked to depression05-17-2011
What does it take to regenerate a limb? 05-16-2011
Disruption of nerve cell supply chain may contribute to Parkinson’s05-12-2011
Heuser, Hultgren elected to National Academy of Sciences 05-11-2011
Restricting calories lowers body temperature, may predict longer lifespan 05-10-2011
Estrogen-lowering drugs reduce mastectomy rates for breast cancer patients05-09-2011
Protein keeps sleep-deprived flies ready to learn05-05-2011
Cells talk more in areas Alzheimer's hits first, boosting plaque component05-02-2011
Cholesterol drugs may improve blood flow after stroke04-25-2011
Study evaluates gut bacteria of premature babies04-21-2011
Cancer genomics a top 10 in Technology Review04-20-2011
Decoding cancer patients’ genomes is powerful diagnostic tool04-19-2011
Ginseng doesn't help patients with early diabetes04-18-2011
Rescue docs provide on-scene care04-15-2011
Routine PSA testing for seniors?04-12-2011
Technique for letting brain talk to computers now tunes in speech04-07-2011
Welders may be at increased risk for brain damage04-06-2011
Caution for estrogen therapy after hysterectomy04-05-2011
Meet the man behind the new buildings on campus04-05-2011
DNA of 50 breast cancer patients decoded04-02-2011
Diet-exercise combo best for obese seniors03-30-2011
Soldiers screened for potential vulnerability to tinnitus03-28-2011
Sports enthusiast helps cerebral palsy patients improve mobility with video games03-25-2011
Repeated stress produces long-lasting resistance to stroke damage in the brain03-24-2011
Mouse cancer genome unveils genetic errors in human cancers03-23-2011
Genetic errors linked to life-threatening pregnancy disorder03-22-2011
Scientists grow personalized collections of intestinal microbes03-21-2011
Center for the Study of Itch opens03-17-2011
Novel strategies target health-care-associated infections 03-14-2011
New Master of Science in Biostatistics accepting applications03-09-2011
Helen Piwnica-Worms named head of cell biology and physiology03-09-2011
Improving children's lives: Intellectual and developmental disabilities research03-07-2011
Two drugs protect hearing better than one03-07-2011
Raichle receives MetLife Award for Alzheimer's research03-07-2011
