St Louis Star news

Radioactive nanoparticles that target cancer cells developed

Researchers at the University of Missouri have found a way to create radioactive nanoparticles that target lymphoma tumor cells wherever they may be in the body. Cancers of all types become most deadly when they metastasize and spread tumors throughout the body. Once cancer has reached this stage, it becomes very difficult for doctors to locate and treat the numerous tumors that can ...
Garcia to have season-ending surgery

Cardinals manager Mike Matheny (right) pats starting pitcher Jaime Garcia on the leg without saying anything after Garcia was relieved in the sixth inning of last Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. (Photo by Chris Lee / ...
Querrey beats Stakhovsky to reach quarters in Nice

American Sam Querrey reached the quarterfinals of the Nice Open by beating Sergiy Stakhovsky of Ukraine 7-5, 6-3 on Wednesday.The third-seeded Querrey broke his opponent three times, while Stakhovsky converted only one of seven opportunities.Querrey will play French wild card Edouard Roger-Vasselin, who rallied to defeat Ricardas Berankis 2-6, 6-4, 6-2.Albert Montanes advanced to the last eight ...
STL Blues goalie waiting for your vote

St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen grabs for the puck during first-period NHL hockey game action against the Calgary Flames in Calgary, Alberta, Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff ...
Bytes Does Beltran have a future with Cards

Remember the deficit? That big, bad existential issue that threatened the future of the U.S. economy and demanded an urgent, Pearl ...

Saint Louis Weather
74.3°F Mostly Cloudy
Winds: Calm

Thu

79° 59°

Fri

72° 52°

Sat

70° 52°

Last Updated on May 22, 12:22 PM CDT

Weather sourced from Weather Underground

Movie Review

The Order

The Order reunites the major players who two years ago brought us the giddy-goofy medieval action flick A Knights Taleincluding writer/director Brian Helgeland and stars Heath Ledger, Shannyn Sossamon, and Mark Addybut the two movies couldnt be any different. While A Knights Tale was a fun, thoroughly calculated crowd pleaser with a silly postmodern spin (using 70s rock tunes ... ...

On Facebook

Young drivers give IndyCar solid foundation

Graham Rahal and Marco Andretti have all the ingredients the IndyCar Series has been craving. They have famous family names, have reached Victory Lane and seem to enjoy playing up their growing rivalry.The bold, budding stars represent a whole new kind of IndyCar driver -- the guys and gals who could finally become this series' cornerstone fixtures for a generation to come."This is a ...
Arch Grants director ousted

has left the organization.Sarah Spear is no longer working for Arch Grants, a spokesman for the group confirmed Wednesday. Neither Spear nor Arch Grants board chairman Jerry Schlichter immediately returned messages seeking comment, but ...
NBA Draft Cavs win lottery for No. 1

NEW YORK o Nick Gilbert and the Cleveland Cavaliers have beaten the NBA lottery odds again.The Cavaliers won the lottery for the second time in three years Tuesday, giving them the No. 1 pick for the June 27 draft.Gilbert, owner Dan Gilbert's bowtie-wearing son, was on stage for another the victory. After he won it in 2011, the Cavs used the pick to take eventual Rookie of the Year Kyrie ...
Woman dies in collision with cement truck near Millstadt

A woman was killed this morning when her vehicle collided with a cement truck north of Millstadt, police say.The crash was reported on Route 163 just south of Town Hall Road about 10:50 a.m. Illinois State Police were investigating the crash but could provide no other details late Wednesday ...
Wis. Gov. Walker Rep. Ryan invited to speak at St. Louis ACU convention

O'FALLON, Mo.o With senior aces Calvin Munson of Francis Howell and Ryan Franklin of Fort Zumwalt West opposing each other in a Class 5 ...

More St Louis Star news

Reported in the press

Nothing will ever completely replace playing the game I love, however I feel like I'm starting a new adventure and I'm genuinely excited about what lies ahead. I'm fortunate to have been given many opportunities throughout my career and now I feel it's my time to give back.

David Beckham

The world's best known footballer was speaking after formally announcing his retirement.

Hotel Review

Hyatt Regency Almaty, Kazakhstan

The Hyatt Regency Almaty is a near new luxury hotel situated in the central business district of Almaty near the ...

Keep reading

Record Your Vote

Do you take the threat of North Korea seriously?

St Louis Star

St Louis Star | Breaking St Louis News & General News

The St Louis Star is essentially a local St Louis newspaper, but with a national and international perspective, designed to provide readers with a one-stop shop for St Louis, national US, regional, and world news coverage, weather and sports information, with live updates on breaking business stories, and what's happening in the financial markets.

The biggest advantage we have is that we are an online newspaper, which means we are constantly refreshing our stories as more and more information comes to hand. Often when a story breaks the initial details are sketchy.

We and our sources around the world work hard to gather more information, verify facts, and provide a perspective of the major stories. Expert opinion often accompanies our articles to better inform readers, and provide a more complete understanding

of the news we deliver.

Financial markets and business reports are regular features as we pin down what's happening, and constantly refresh stock market indice readings, dollar currency rates, and breaking business news reports. Our world sports coverage is a priority, as is our regional news.

We like to think if you're looking for breaking news out of St Louis, Missouri, the United States, or the world, you'll look for it first at the St Louis Star.

Follow St Louis Star on Facebook

News Releases

The St Louis Star.com News Release Publishing Service provides a medium for circulating your organization's news.

U.S. Markets

Featured Story

Radioactive nanoparticles that target cancer cells developed

Researchers at the University of Missouri have found a way to create radioactive nanoparticles that target lymphoma tumor cells wherever they may be in the body.

Cancers of all types become most deadly when they metastasize and spread tumors throughout the body. Once cancer has reached this stage, it becomes very difficult for doctors to locate and treat the numerous tumors that can develop.

Michael Lewis, an associate professor of oncology in the MU College of Veterinary Medicine, stated that being able to target secondary tumors is vital to successfully treating patients with progressive cancers.

"Depending on the type of cancer, primary tumors usually are not the cause of death for cancer patients. If a cancer metastasizes, or spreads creating hard-to-find tumors, it often becomes fatal. Having a way to identify and shrink these secondary tumors is of utmost importance when fighting to save people with these diseases," Lewis said.

In an effort to find a way to locate and kill secondary tumors, Lewis, in collaboration with J. David Robertson, director of research at the MU Research Reactor and professor of chemistry in the College of Arts and Science, have successfully created nanoparticles made of a radioactive form of the element lutetium. ...