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June 21, 2021

Protein linked to heart health, disease a potential therapeutic target for dementia

Brain protein reduces Alzheimer’s-like brain damage in mice.

News Release

June 24, 2021

Podcast: Vaccinating kids against COVID-19 likely to enhance school safety
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' discusses safety for kids when school resumes, as well as treating children who have become seriously ill from COVID-19.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
June 23, 2021

New snack foods nurture healthy gut microbiome
Microbiome-modifying foods designed with specific combinations of plant fibers.
News Release
June 22, 2021

Lee named head of Department of Neurology
Recognized for expertise in brain injury, impact as mentor.
News Release
June 22, 2021

Cell Biology & Physiology names Stewart vice chair
Cancer biologist to focus on strategic planning, trainee and faculty development.
Medical Campus & Community
June 22, 2021

Siteman Cancer Center advances proton therapy care
Center to add pencil beam scanning to original proton therapy unit, among other advances.
News Release
June 21, 2021

Investigational Alzheimer’s drug improves biomarkers of the disease
International clinical trial yields mixed results with unclear cognitive effects but promising biomarker results.
News Release
June 21, 2021

COVID-19 dual-antibody therapies effective against variants in animal study
Combination therapies appear to prevent emergence of drug resistance.
News Release
June 17, 2021

Blood cancer patients with COVID-19 fare better with convalescent plasma
Retrospective study also indicates outcomes of critically ill patients in ICU improve when given antibodies from recovered COVID-19 patients.
News Release
June 16, 2021

Ravichandran named BJC investigator
World-renowned immunologist studies how body clears itself of dying cells.
News Release
June 16, 2021

Immune system protein may defend against deadly intestinal disease in babies
Findings may lead to new therapies for necrotizing enterocolitis.
News Release
June 15, 2021

Immunologist joins Colonna lab as Pew Latin American Fellow
Fachi will study role of healthy gut bacteria in immunity.
National Leaders
June 15, 2021

School-based COVID-19 testing initiative focuses on vulnerable populations
$8 million for projects in St. Louis County and Maryland aimed at safely returning students, teachers to classrooms.
News Release
June 15, 2021

What makes us sneeze?
Molecules, nerve cells in brain trigger sneezes; understanding may point to ways to quell spread of infectious viruses.
News Release
June 15, 2021

4 physician-scientists named Dean’s Scholars
Program supports doctors who want to conduct basic science research.
Medical Campus & Community
June 11, 2021

Study finds brain areas involved in seeking information about bad possibilities
Provides insight into how people decide whether they want to know what future holds.
News Release
June 10, 2021

Study sheds light on treatment options for devastating childhood brain cancer
Some but not all radiation therapy can be safely reduced in medulloblastoma.
News Release
June 9, 2021

Laughing gas relieves symptoms in people with treatment-resistant depression
Single treatment provides patients with rapid, lasting antidepressant effects.
News Release
June 8, 2021

Payne elected fellow of international informatics academy
Informatics specialist recognized for contributions to field.
National Leaders
June 7, 2021

Global travelers pick up numerous genes that promote microbial resistance
Such genes have potential to spread when travelers return home.
News Release
June 4, 2021

Newly approved drug effective against lung cancer caused by genetic mutation
Targeted therapy shrank tumors, shows promise in improving survival.
News Release, Video
June 3, 2021

Studies reveal skull as unexpected source of brain immunity
Immune cells from skull bone marrow guard the brain, spinal cord.
News Release
June 2, 2021

Tiny implant cures diabetes in mice without triggering immune response
Nanofiber device allows insulin to be released while defending against immune cells.
News Release
June 2, 2021

Synthetic data mimics real health-care data without patient-privacy concerns
Such data now available to university researchers, could help speed research.
Medical Campus & Community
June 2, 2021

Vaccine protection may diminish need for yearly boosters
Source: Associated Press
June 1, 2021

Obituary: John Turk, endowed professor of endocrinology, 73
Physician-scientist was a pioneer in mass spectrometry research .
Obituaries
May 28, 2021

How to take care of your mental health as the world returns to normal: Q&A
Source: PBS News Hour
May 27, 2021

FDA-approved device will help stroke victims regain use of hands
Source: NPR Morning Edition
May 27, 2021

Lang named to national child health advisory council
Will make recommendations to directors of National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
National Leaders
May 27, 2021

Delaying lung cancer surgery associated with higher risk of recurrence, death
Patients who undergo operation within 12 weeks of diagnosis fare better.
News Release
May 26, 2021

Learning how to smell again after COVID-19
Source: NPR All Things Considered
May 26, 2021

Immunity to the coronavirus may persist for years, scientists find
Source: New York Times
May 26, 2021

Brain tumors caused by normal neuron activity in mice predisposed to such tumors
Light triggers formation, feeds growth of optic nerve tumors.
News Release
May 25, 2021

For men, low testosterone means high risk of severe COVID-19
New clues on why more men than women develop severe disease.
News Release
May 24, 2021

Good news: Mild COVID-19 induces lasting antibody protection
People who have had mild illness develop antibody-producing cells that can last lifetime.
News Release
May 22, 2021

Celebrating the Class of 2021
Collaboration, camaraderie and persistence unify School of Medicine graduates.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
May 21, 2021

Bergom honored by Radiation Research Society
Radiation oncologist recognized for contributions to the field.
National Leaders