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Whole Genome Sequencing Is Here To Stay. What Does That Mean For Genetic...

Originally published on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. Updated to include audio from St.

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Got Unwanted Prescription Drugs? Get Rid Of Them On Saturday

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration on Saturday is sponsoring a nationwide prescription drug take-back event.Between 10 a.m.

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Wash U Study: Genetics Shows Schizophrenia Is Really Multiple Disorders

New research from Washington University suggests that schizophrenia is actually a group of eight distinct disorders, each with a different genetic basis.The findings could eventually open the door

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Early-Stage Wash U Vaccine Could Prevent The Most Common Hospital Infection

Researchers at Washington University have developed a new vaccine to prevent urinary tract infections caused by catheters.

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Study: Giving Teens Free Birth Control Means Fewer Unplanned Pregnancies And...

Giving teenagers access to free, long-term contraception can dramatically reduce rates of unintended pregnancy and abortion. That's according to new research out of Washington University in St.

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Five Fun Facts You May Not Know About Poinsettias -- And A Few Myths Busted

Poinsettias are sold by the millions every year, almost all of them between Thanksgiving and Christmas. As popular as these holiday flowers are, there still may be a few things about them that could...

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Wash U, U of I Scientists Use 3-D Printer To Help Create Prototype Next-Gen...

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Washington University in St. Louis have developed a new device that may one day help prevent heart attacks. Unlike existing pacemakers...

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Whole Genome Sequencing Is Here To Stay. What Does That Mean For Genetic...

Originally published on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. Updated to include audio from St. Louis on the Air. A discussion between science reporter Véronique LaCapra, Dr. Laura Jean Bierut of Washington...

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Got Unwanted Prescription Drugs? Get Rid Of Them On Saturday

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration on Saturday is sponsoring a nationwide prescription drug take-back event . Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., anyone can turn in their expired or unwanted medications...

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Wash U Study: Genetics Shows Schizophrenia Is Really Multiple Disorders

New research from Washington University suggests that schizophrenia is actually a group of eight distinct disorders, each with a different genetic basis. The findings could eventually open the door to...

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Early-Stage Wash U Vaccine Could Prevent The Most Common Hospital Infection

Researchers at Washington University have developed a new vaccine to prevent urinary tract infections caused by catheters. This type of infection is the most common of all infections that patients can...

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Study: Giving Teens Free Birth Control Means Fewer Unplanned Pregnancies And...

Giving teenagers access to free, long-term contraception can dramatically reduce rates of unintended pregnancy and abortion. That's according to n ew research out of Washington University in St. Louis....

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Five Fun Facts You May Not Know About Poinsettias -- And A Few Myths Busted

Poinsettias are sold by the millions every year, almost all of them between Thanksgiving and Christmas. As popular as these holiday flowers are, there still may be a few things about them that could...

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