SearchPast Issues April 16, 2009

Two new genetic variants raise risk of breast cancer A multicenter study has found two new genetic variants associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. 'Comedy Tonight' School of Medicine students will perform "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" at 8 p.m. April 23-25 at the Whelpley Auditorium. $5.5 million from Gates Foundation funds study of childhood malnutrition Scientists who established a link between obesity and microbes in the intestine are investigating whether the organisms can contribute to severe malnutrition. StoryCorps to capture patients' stories at Siteman Cancer Center StoryCorps is visiting the Siteman Cancer Center April 17-21 to better understand how parents with cancer discuss the diagnosis with their children.