AltWeeklies Wire
Missouri Scientists Concerned Over Embryonic Cell-Research Debatenew
Small life-sciences companies in the St. Louis region could fuel an economic regeneration, but they face a major obstacle: the Missouri anti-abortion lobby and its muscular opposition to embryonic stem-cell research.
Riverfront Times |
Malcolm Gay |
11-15-2005 |
Science
Syphilis Reemerges, Deadlier Than Evernew

Syphilis followed crack cocaine into St. Louis a decade ago, and now the methamphetamine epidemic has caused a surge among gays.
Riverfront Times |
Malcolm Gay |
07-06-2005 |
Science
Kids & Drugs & Rock & Rollnew
Frank Szachta says he helps troubled kids adopt "enthusiastic sobriety." Critics say his highly social Crossroads Program is at best a scam that pulls children into a life of chain-smoking vulgarity.
Riverfront Times |
Malcolm Gay |
05-17-2005 |
Science