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Topic: Molecular Microbiology Department

April 30, 2018
Bacteria’s appetite may be key to cleaning up antibiotic contamination
Antibiotics in environment contribute to drug resistance.
News Release
March 27, 2018
Antibiotic use increases risk of severe viral disease in mice
Killing gut bacteria with drugs weakens immune response.
News Release
March 7, 2018
Decoy molecules target E. coli to treat UTI in mice
Sugar-based compounds could lead to ways to bypass antibiotic resistance.
News Release
January 31, 2018
Burnham recognized by two medical societies
Honored for expertise in infectious diseases, microbiology.
National Leaders
January 31, 2018
ID’ing features of flu virus genome may help target surveillance for pandemic flu
Findings may help health experts know which strains to watch.
News Release
January 2, 2018
Viruses exacerbate disease caused by Leishmania parasite
Evolution of parasite viruses hints at how Leishmania first infected vertebrates.
News Release
December 11, 2017
WashU research spurs new WHO guidelines for disabling tropical disease
Triple-drug treatment effective against lymphatic filariasis.
News Release
November 20, 2017
Seven faculty named 2017 AAAS fellows
Caparon, Colditz, Cooper, Diamond, Dutcher, Eberlein and Gross honored.
News Release
November 2, 2017
Obituary: Milton J. Schlesinger, professor emeritus, 89
Pioneering virologist twice served as interim head of microbiology department.
Obituaries
October 26, 2017
Key malaria parasite findings could lead to new treatments
Resistance to malaria drugs is a growing problem.
News Release
October 16, 2017
Hultgren elected to National Academy of Medicine
Recognized for distinguished contributions to medicine and health.
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September 25, 2017
Antibody protects against both Zika and dengue, mouse study shows
Treating pregnant women before infection may protect fetuses from Zika.
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September 5, 2017
Zika virus kills brain cancer stem cells
Virus potentially could be used to treat deadly disease.
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July 13, 2017
Vaccines protect fetuses from Zika infection, mouse study shows
Mothers vaccinated prior to pregnancy bore young with no sign of virus.
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July 10, 2017
Type 1 diabetes risk linked to intestinal viruses
One virus may protect against disease, others may increase risk.
News Release
June 30, 2017
New clues found to common respiratory virus
Discovery provides potential target for vaccines, treatments.
News Release
June 14, 2017
UTI treatment reduces E. coli, may offer alternative to antibiotics
Treatment with molecular decoy may lessen recurrent infections, mouse study shows.
News Release
June 12, 2017
Burnham named a top young pathologist
Organization recognizes her leadership in clinical microbiology, work on hospital-associated infections.
National Leaders
May 8, 2017
Antibiotic resistance circumvented in lab
Strategy suggests ways to prepare for emerging superbugs.
News Release
May 4, 2017
Faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences
Van Essen and Sibley among Washington University’s four new academy members.
Source: Washington University News
April 14, 2017
Diamond named Gasser Professor of Medicine
Honor recognizes groundbreaking work on emerging viral infections.
News Release
March 30, 2017
Vaginal bacteria can trigger recurrent UTIs, study shows
Findings help explain UTI link to sexual activity.
News Release
March 7, 2017
Academy of Science-St. Louis honors researchers
Five Washington University researchers, including two from the School of Medicine, are being honored as outstanding scientists.
Medical Campus & Community
February 14, 2017
Three questions with Gautam Dantas
A microbiology professor discusses antibiotic resistance and his lab’s efforts to help physicians fight antibiotic-resistant infections.
Source: Washington Magazine