Treatment failure in parasite infection tied to virus
Two new studies explain why some parasite
infections, such as those common in developing countries, sometimes
can’t be cured with standard treatments. The research shows the parasite Leishmania — which infects 12 million
people worldwide — often harbors a virus that helps the parasite
survive treatments.
Three faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences
Three Washington University in St. Louis scientists are among the 84
members and 21 foreign associates elected to the National Academy of
Sciences this year. Election to the academy is considered one of the
highest honors that can be accorded a U.S. scientist or engineer.
Berg shares infectious enthusiasm for science across disciplines
Douglas Berg, PhD, soon-to-be professor emeritus of molecular microbiology, establishes collaborations across disciplines.