MARYVILLE, Missouri, March 22 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * Novelist, short story author is next to speak for Visiting Writers Series By Sydney Bentz Northwest Missouri State University's Visiting Writers Series continues this spring with a short story author and novelist known for her unique style of magical realism and emotional depth. Aimee Bender will visit Northwest and present her work from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in the J.W. Jo  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 22 -- The Washington University School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Boosting brain's waste removal system improves memory in old mice Research opens door to developing therapies for neurodegenerative diseases As aging bodies decline, the brain loses the ability to cleanse itself of waste, a scenario that scientists think could be contributing to neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, among others. N  more