The Record

Psychologist Ariely leads off spring Assembly Series

The university’s signature lecture series, the Assembly Series, begins its spring 2017 schedule Feb. 2 with a presentation by renowned psychologist Dan Ariely. Mitt Romney speaks later that month.

New insight into origin of stomach cancer

New research at the School of Medicine and Siteman Cancer Center have found that damage to acid-secreting cells alone doesn’t jump-start the transformation of healthy cells into precancerous cells — at least in a mouse model.

University announces new recycling guidelines

The Office of Sustainability reminds the community that recycling bins are for clean, dry waste. That means no products containing food, liquid or ice are allowed. Paper-based soda or coffee cups and plastic utensils also cannot be recycled.