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June 9, 2005 -- Under the influence Sensitivity to alcohol affected by genes active in neurons

June 8, 2005 -- Salaries remain steady Jobs for new college grads on the rise

June 8, 2005 -- Waste not, want not Preserving the environment: energy- and cost-saving alternatives to recycling abound

June 8, 2005 -- New generation of hybrid filter Device traps, UV zaps pathogens

June 8, 2005 -- Practice makes perfect Gamers are made, not born

June 8, 2005 -- The fate of the Neandertals Bones key to modern human emergence in Europe

June 8, 2005 -- Get it in writing Scam artists exploit elders' vulnerability to false memories

June 8, 2005 -- Mixing oil and independence America has big stake in supporting democracy in former Soviet Republic of Georgia, international studies expert says

June 8, 2005 -- How consumers react to sales depends on what they think the future holds Discounts don't always mean more profits for retailers and manufacturers

June 8, 2005 -- Criminal procedure expert available for commentary Michael Jackson?s defense team provided foundation for an acquittal

June 8, 2005 -- Private Social Security accounts could slow the flow of public companies going private When public companies go private

May 11, 2005 -- Medicare, managed care, medicine and mortality WUSTL professor finds no link between managed care and mortality

May 11, 2005 -- Setting analysts straight Global Settlement's affect on reducing bias in analysts' reports

May 10, 2005 -- Brain development Adult and child brains perform tasks differently

May 10, 2005 -- Tailoring treatment Profile of tumor genes shows need for individualized chemotherapy

May 10, 2005 -- Searching for genes Researchers closing in on the genetic structure of autism

May 10, 2005 -- Because I said so!!! Surviving your child's adolescence

May 10, 2005 -- Urgent Correction: New Embargo Date Certain female fish have special mating preference

May 9, 2005 -- Makin' time vs. stayin' alive Tradeoff between attracting mates and avoiding predators often is death

May 9, 2005 -- Walking on Mars Radiation, microgravity two tough hurdles for humans on Mars

May 9, 2005 -- Jumping genes and peculiar ancestors Evolutionary trees of life on Earth may apply toward Mars

May 9, 2005 -- On the money Program turns up 150 missed genes

April 8, 2005 -- 'Becoming brides of Christ' Book examines life of young nuns

April 8, 2005 -- His 'Blue Period' Previously unknown Tennessee Williams poem found in the budding playwright's 1937 Greek exam

April 8, 2005 -- High self-esteem less critical Promoting students' belief in their academic abilities is key to curbing African-American high school dropout rates

April 7, 2005 -- Fruit fly brain Study confirms complexity of neurodevelopment

April 7, 2005 -- To 'air' is human ? but bad for the eyes Oxygen near lens linked to cataracts in eye surgery patients

April 7, 2005 -- That old solar wind Genesis samples analyzed at Washington University

April 7, 2005 -- Using the chemical library Biomedical engineer finds sites that bind

April 7, 2005 -- Some like it hot Environmental engineer identifies troublesome bioaerosol

April 7, 2005 -- Quick identification Early-stage diabetic heart disease mimicked in mouse hearts

April 7, 2005 -- 'Lighting up' tiny tumors Nanoparticles offer new hope for detection and treatment

April 6, 2005 -- When stocks are not the best option Chosing incentives for work where everyone gains: stocks or options?

April 6, 2005 -- Universal health care coverage Medicare-for-All is the prescription for taming health care costs, says insurance expert

April 6, 2005 -- Too much of a good thing When trust gets in the way of productivity

April 6, 2005 -- What really happens to that tax refund? How people trick themselves into overspending

March 2, 2005 -- Infants and second-hand smoke Cigarette smoke worsens respiratory infections in infants

March 2, 2005 -- Lifesaving inoculation Researchers close in on breast cancer vaccine

March 2, 2005 -- Too hot to handle Preventing burns in young children

March 2, 2005 -- When is it safe to deliver a baby? New tool helps determine maturity of lungs

March 2, 2005 -- Danger, Will Robinson! Brain region learns to anticipate risk, provides early warnings, suggests new study in Science

March 2, 2005 -- Power couples on the move Husbands' careers still trump wives' as dual-degree couples ponder job relocation, study suggests

March 2, 2005 -- Unraveling the capsule Thirty new genes should shed light on fungus M.O.

March 2, 2005 -- Call center contracts put their clients on hold Some phone agreements have a catch

March 2, 2005 -- Sometimes the customer is not always right Accommodating clients too much could hurt business

March 2, 2005 -- Criminal procedure expert available for commentary Star status may impede a fair, impartial Jackson trial

March 2, 2005 -- Avoiding 'the wars of religion' Ten Commandments have no place on government property, says religious studies expert

March 2, 2005 -- Tapping baby boomers U.S. government should help 'make volunteering a natural part of later life,' says productive aging expert

March 1, 2005 -- Lights out! Presolar grains carry astronomical 2175 Å extinction line

Feb. 28, 2005 -- The 'subunit' delivers proteins Novel protein machine found in plants

Feb. 2, 2005 -- Bad news for the Brady Bunch School achievement higher for children in nuclear families than for children in blended or single-parent families

Feb. 2, 2005 -- Tsunami relief Aceh province can rebuild, but United States needs to assist volunteer groups, says Indonesian expert

Feb. 2, 2005 -- Is privacy protection unconstitutional? Attempting to protect consumers' personal data through legislation will not result in free speech violations, says privacy law expert.

Feb. 2, 2005 -- Kinks in the family tree Species emerged in fresh water first

Feb. 2, 2005 -- Investor protection Fewer capital flow restrictions foster stronger economic growth

Feb. 2, 2005 -- Charitable giving pays benefits Financial future may be brighter for those who tithe

Feb. 2, 2005 -- Understanding irregular heartbeats New heart cell model incorporates calcium pathway

Feb. 2, 2005 -- Fettering filibusters Republican threats of "nuclear option" put United States at brink of parliamentary war, suggests congressional expert Steven Smith

Feb. 2, 2005 -- Humid Egypt? Researchers find clues in snails' shells

Feb. 1, 2005 -- Stopping urinary infections Bacterial target may be ideal for new drug treatments

Feb. 1, 2005 -- New clues about SARS Scientists link new protein to important cell doorway

Feb. 1, 2005 -- Newer isn't necessarily safer New generation of artificial turf isn?t any softer

Feb. 1, 2005 -- Spotlight on sickle cell disease WUSM researchers aim to increase African-American blood donations

Dec. 27, 2004 -- Letting the fur fly Human head hair is not fur

Dec. 23, 2004 -- Introducing the tar line Jupiter's core not a big snowball

Dec. 21, 2004 -- Seeking closure For better treatment of varicose veins, turn up the heat

Dec. 9, 2004 -- Miracle year revisited Einstein experts available to talk about 100th anniversary of his 1905 ground-breaking papers

Dec. 9, 2004 -- Corporate crisis Communication plan is the key in a corporate crisis

Dec. 9, 2004 -- CEO compensation — appropriate or not? Corporate governance has dark side and bright side

Dec. 9, 2004 -- Holiday retail prices Dynamic pricing in retail can boost bottom line

Dec. 9, 2004 -- Homeless for the holidays Homeless population is changing

Dec. 9, 2004 -- Mapping the typhoid genomes Seeking better typhoid vaccines

Dec. 9, 2004 -- Marriage promotion Welfare policy urges African-American faith leaders to take a more active role in promoting healthy marriages, relationships

Dec. 9, 2004 -- Inside Out Loud Women's health focus of major exhibit for the first time

Nov. 11, 2004 -- Just say 'no' Bacteria's enzymes show promise in industry, pharmaceuticals

Nov. 11, 2004 -- Screening preschoolers for depression Preschool feelings checklist can quickly identify kids at risk

Nov. 11, 2004 -- Academic pressure, Sept. 11 play role Depression, suicide are the major health issues facing college students, says student health director

Nov. 11, 2004 -- Taking a shot at staying healthy Healthy habits key in absence of influenza vaccine

Nov. 11, 2004 -- MBA + military experience = marketability Officers leaving the military find MBAs ticket to success in civilian life

Nov. 11, 2004 -- Bandit, space repairman Tiny satellite can dock with mothership

Nov. 11, 2004 -- On the job: Recognizing expertise Work groups perform best when expertise is judged from task-relevant cues

Nov. 11, 2004 -- Rehnquist, O'Connor poised to retire? Study details how Bush might reshape U.S. Supreme Court

Nov. 11, 2004 -- 'Tis the season From tips on stress-free gift buying, toy shopping, healthful holiday eating or dealing with grief, WUSTL experts offer timely advice

Nov. 11, 2004 -- Imaging Alzheimer's plaques Technique may allow for earlier detection

Nov. 11, 2004 -- Reading electronic 'fingerprints' Washington University technology earns its stripes

Nov. 11, 2004 -- Teach your children well Old habits, both good and bad, are hard to break, suggests study of human memory

Nov. 11, 2004 -- Like a geyser, splittin' for the very first time Natural neuclear reactor described

Nov. 11, 2004 -- Taking a day off from smoking Great American Smokeout can be kick-off to quitting, suggests behavior modification expert

Nov. 11, 2004 -- Supreme Court and eminent domain Highest court to clarify government's role in urban redevelopment, says land use law expert

Nov. 11, 2004 -- Restoration and reconstruction TRAM flap procedure restores breasts of cancer patients

Sept. 22, 2004 -- Keeping a 'leash' on lupus 'Leash' protein may help keep B cells from attacking body tissue

Sept. 22, 2004 -- Boning up the AIDS 'cocktail' AIDS drug may reduce bone loss in young men with HIV

Sept. 22, 2004 -- Undermining the security of Social Security Call to privatize Social Security a mistake, says labor law expert

Sept. 22, 2004 -- Snowball Earth Mineral evidence shows ancient glaciation events

Sept. 22, 2004 -- Lessening the jolt Love taps preferred over jolt in heart defibrillation

Sept. 22, 2004 -- Exercise: It Does the Heart Good Regular exercise helps shrink enlarged hearts

Sept. 22, 2004 -- A question too many ask: Will I go hungry? High rates of food insecurity, food stamp use show Americans' economic vulnerability, says social welfare expert

Sept. 22, 2004 -- Changing a stereotype Islam scholar trying to help Americans understand majority of the world's Muslims are peaceful people

Sept. 22, 2004 -- Surgery for the young and 'hip' Orthopaedic surgeons preserve hip joint in young adult patients

Sept. 22, 2004 -- Removing the shadow of suspicion Denials, apologies are key to repairing trust in business

Sept. 22, 2004 -- 2004 U.S. Senate races Why Do Incumbent Senators Win?

Sept. 15, 2004 -- No teacher left behind Teachers work to meet no Child Left Behind demands

Sept. 15, 2004 -- Lizards: A Florida export Researchers show migrations stem from Florida

Sept. 7, 2004 -- That tangled web Human practices are deforming frogs

Aug. 31, 2004 -- Evidence replaces experience Evidence-based approach to speech therapy introduced for stroke patients

Aug. 5, 2004 -- 'Give me a one-armed economist...' Murray Weidenbaum's new book of essays offers defense of Reaganomics

Aug. 5, 2004 -- Memory Fitness Book offers tips on improving memory as we age

Aug. 5, 2004 -- The power of mathematics Curricula that engages students is key to solving nation's math education problem

Aug. 5, 2004 -- Medicare HMOs Does enrolling in medicare HMOs affect mortality?

Aug. 5, 2004 -- Close the refrigerator door Keeping cold air in is key to keeping food during power outage

Aug. 5, 2004 -- Cell talk Nervous system 'ears' line up across from 'mouths'

Aug. 5, 2004 -- Eat your broccoli Researchers pave way for higher levels of folate

Aug. 5, 2004 -- The 'sting' of strep infection Strep bacteria spreads infection via wasplike 'stinger'

Aug. 5, 2004 -- Money down the drain? Tap water just as safe as bottled, says environmental engineer

July 19, 2004 -- Supply chain management 'Dynamic Menus' help businesses cater to customers

July 16, 2004 -- Regulations on the rise Bush administration regulatory spending outpaces inflation, study finds

July 15, 2004 -- Out of sight Brain?s vision center plays surprising role in movement, self-perception

July 12, 2004 -- 'Subtle, sly and bloody' Tree holes probed to understand ecology models

June 9, 2004 -- Death takes a rain check Researchers find that holidays and special events have no proven effect on the timing of death

June 9, 2004 -- The resilient brain Brain cells may have natural resistance to stroke damage

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