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Plant scientists from across globe now in St. Louis St. Louis, MO (2009-10-26) Keeping up with the demand for food is one of the topics being discussed at an international conference on plant science in St. Louis this week.
MoBot symposium focuses on Caucasus region St. Louis (2009-10-05) Researchers hope symposium will lead to cooperation on endangered species protection
Missouri reseachers work to make algae a viable energy option St. Louis, MO (2009-09-04) Missouri researchers are working to increase algae production rates and reduce the costs of extracting the plants' oil.
St. Louis businesses prepare for swine flu St. Louis, MO (2009-09-02) The start of flu season is still a few weeks away, but many local businesses are already making plans to deal with the potential impact of swine flu.
St. Louis University tests vaccine for mosquito-borne virus St. Louis, MO (2009-08-28) Researchers at St. Louis University are testing a vaccine for dengue fever, a potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus.
Doctors say liver fat levels could determine disease risk St. Louis, MO (2009-08-24) St. Louis researchers say measuring liver fat may be a better way to determine a person's risk for developing diabetes and heart disease than measuring belly fat.
Researchers say estrogen could be used to treat metastatic breast cancer St. Louis, MO (2009-08-18) Researchers say a cycle of lowering and raising estrogen levels in women with advanced breast cancer could slow tumor growth.
Researchers use bee venom, nanoparticles to kill cancer cells St. Louis, MO (2009-08-13) Washington University researchers say they've found a new way to treat cancer tumors by attaching a toxin from bee venom to nanoparticles.
Swine flu vaccine trials begin at St. Louis University St. Louis, MO (2009-08-10) Clinical trials of a vaccine for swine flu began at St. Louis University on Monday.
Local doctors, plant scientists create program to fight hunger St. Louis, MO (2009-07-28)

Doctors and plant scientists have created a new St. Louis-based program that aims to keep children in Africa from starving.
St. Louis University to test swine flu vaccines St. Louis, MO (2009-07-22) St. Louis University is one of eight U.S. institutions chosen to test the safety of swine flu vaccines.
Pew group says climate change could lead to global instability St. Louis, MO (2009-07-16) Members of a new Pew Charitable Trusts group are predicting more international conflicts over natural resources they say are threatened by climate change.
St. Louis doctor treats African women with debilitating condition St. Louis, MO (2009-07-13) Doctors estimate as many as four million women in Africa and Asia are suffering with a medical condition that often causes them to become outcasts from society. In the U-S the condition is usually easily fixed with surgery, but in developing countries women can go their entire lives without getting treatment. A St. Louis doctor is leading the push to help women overseas get medical care.
Fetal surgery available in St. Louis St. Louis (2009-07-07) Doctors at the St. Louis Fetal Care Institute are able to operate through the womb if necessary.
Ryan steps down as president of SSM Healthcare St. Louis, MO (2009-07-01) SSM Health Care announced Wednesday that Sister Mary Jean Ryan will step down from her position as the organization's president as of August 1.
Monsanto and competitor to develop herbicide resistant canola seeds St. Louis, MO (2009-06-29) St. Louis-based Monsanto announced Monday an agreement with Germany's Bayer CropScience to develop canola seeds resistant to both companies' herbicides.
Study shows Missouri creates fewer clean energy jobs than average St. Louis, MO (2009-06-17) Missouri lags behind the national average for developing so-called clean energy jobs, according to a new report from the Pew Charitable Trusts.
New plant science research facility could house more than 300 jobs St. Louis, MO (2009-06-16) The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center opened a new research building that could lead to the creation of more than 300 new jobs.
Mosquitoes in St. Louis County test positive for West Nile virus St. Louis, MO (2009-06-15) Mosquitoes in parts of Saint Louis County have tested positive for West Nile virus.
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center partners with private company St. Louis, MO (2009-06-12) For the first time, the non-profit Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis is planning a joint venture with a private company.