Science & medicine news
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Kevin Krull, Ph.D., promoted to chair of the Department of Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences
The renamed department will investigate the biological mechanisms underlying the effects of catastrophic disease on the brain.
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St. Jude approach prevents drug resistance and toxicity
Explore how St. Jude scientists overcame drug resistance and drug toxicity, using X-ray crystallography to avoid the detoxification pregnane X receptor (PXR).
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Octavio Ramilo, M.D., named chair of the Department of Infectious Diseases at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Internationally renowned expert will focus on growing St. Jude into a global leader in infectious diseases research.
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St. Jude expands patient education resource on childhood cancer
This free online resource of information and education for families facing childhood and adolescent cancer has a truly global reach.
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A molecular ticket to ride: St. Jude scientists capture the cellular train that enables transport in cilia
Find out how Scientists at St. Jude solved the 3D structure of a cellular train in cilia, IFT-A, at nearly ten times the resolution of previous efforts.
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Access matters: lack of resources is associated with increased mortality in childhood cancer survivors
Find how increased mortality in childhood cancer survivors is independently associated with local resource deprivation and certain chronic health conditions.