The Record

Mind’s quality control center found in long-ignored brain area

The cerebellum, once thought to be limited to controlling movement, is involved in every aspect of higher brain function — including attention, thinking, planning and decision-making — according to a new study by School of Medicine researchers.

Study: urban, rural rates of childhood cancer survival the same

Childhood and adolescent cancer survival in the United States does not vary by rural/urban residence at the time of diagnosis, finds a new study from the Brown School.

Heavy metals control the ‘breath’ of wetlands

At the river’s edge, where water and soil meet, microbes churn out methane and other greenhouse gasses. Jeffrey G. Catalano, of Arts & Sciences, wades into local Missouri wetlands to determine the role of heavy metals in this process.

Parking highlights alternative transportation options

University parking and transportation officials are reminding the campus community about the variety of flexible alternative transportation and commuting programs available to faculty, staff and students.