Tale of two forests could reveal path forward for lemurs

To figure out how to best support two endangered species, university scientists are joining up with researchers at the Saint Louis Zoo, Missouri Botanical Garden and Madagascar-based collaborators for an innovative research effort under the Living Earth Collaborative.

Scientists find genetic link to clogged arteries

A new study from the School of Medicine has identified a gene — called SVEP1 — that makes a protein that influences the risk of coronary artery disease independent of cholesterol.

Researchers observe new isotope of fluorine

Researchers in Arts & Sciences reported the first observations of a new form of fluorine. This is the fifth new isotope that Robert J. Charity, research professor of chemistry, and Lee G. Sobotka, professor of chemistry and of physics, have discovered together.

Notables

The Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts will honor seven outstanding art and architecture alumni April 8 during the school’s annual Awards for Distinction ceremony who demonstrate creativity, innovation, leadership and vision in their respective fields.

Research Wire

Jessica Wagenseil, associate professor and vice dean for faculty advancement at the McKelvey School of Engineering, has received a two-year $100,000 grant from the Marfan Foundation for a project titled “Targeting elastic fiber degradation in thoracic aortic aneurysms.”

Announcements

Life/Lines is back for 2021

The Center for the Humanities in Arts & Sciences will celebrate National Poetry Month in April with a new installment of Life/Lines, the daily poetry practice.