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November 4, 2019
López named BJC Investigator
Will join molecular microbiology department.
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October 24, 2019
Flu antibody protects against numerous and wide-ranging strains
Could lead to universal flu vaccine, better flu therapies.
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October 1, 2019
Atkinson awarded Presidential Gold Medal from rheumatology society
Honored for lifetime achievement in study of infectious, autoimmune, inflammatory diseases.
National Leaders
September 9, 2019
Use of antibiotics in preemies has lasting, potentially harmful effects
Drug resistance, unhealthy bacteria persist in gut microbiome.
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September 3, 2019
Zika diagnostic test granted market authorization by FDA
Test based on Washington University research can detect signs of Zika infection in serum.
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August 27, 2019
Vaccine against deadly superbug Klebsiella effective in mice
The life-threatening bacterial infections are spreading.
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August 12, 2019
Gut makeup could make diarrhea less likely
Molecular signature of a diarrhea-resistant gut found.
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July 18, 2019
Whelan named head of molecular microbiology
Virologist plans to advance microbiology research, public outreach on infectious diseases.
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June 20, 2019
Treatment for common cause of diarrhea more promising
Intestinal parasite Cryptosporidium successfully grown in lab using new technique.
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June 13, 2019
Once thought to be asexual, single-celled parasites caught in the act
Studying Leishmania parasites’ offspring could lead to improved treatment for deadly infections.
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June 5, 2019
To fight TB infection, early protection is crucial
New approach may aid development of more effective vaccine.
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May 31, 2019
Cashen named Institutional Review Board chair
Oncologist to lead board that ensures ethical conduct in human studies.
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May 6, 2019
Drug-resistant tuberculosis reversed in lab
New strategy may improve treatment for deadly infection.
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April 11, 2019
Up to $24 million will help to eliminate 2 tropical diseases
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation supports research to fight elephantiasis, river blindness.
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April 2, 2019
Probing the microbiome
Studies of people and their companion microbes shed light on health and disease.
Outlook Magazine
January 9, 2019
New strategy may curtail spread of antibiotic resistance
Study identifies key step in spread of drug resistance, opportunity for intervention.
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December 18, 2018
Diamond honored with 2019 Stanley J. Korsmeyer Award
Award celebrates key discoveries made by physician-scientists.
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November 28, 2018
Researchers find innovative ways to combat world’s deadliest bacteria
Khader, Philips, Stallings developing new therapeutics, vaccines for tuberculosis.
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November 20, 2018
Audrey Odom John at TEDx
Physician-scientist developing malaria breath test.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
October 15, 2018
Bonni, Diamond elected to National Academy of Medicine
Membership is one of highest U.S. honors in health and medicine.
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October 4, 2018
Viruses in blood lead to digestive problems
Mouse study provides clues to sudden onset of digestive woes.
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September 17, 2018
Study IDs why some TB bacteria prove deadly
Single mutation protects TB bacteria from antibiotics, immune assault.
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August 14, 2018
Before It Begins
Family, researchers team up to cure — or even prevent — Alzheimer’s disease.
Outlook Magazine
May 16, 2018
Why chikungunya, other arthritis-causing viruses target joints
Study finds molecular handle that viruses use to get inside certain cells.
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