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January 14, 2022

Boosting T cells improves survival in mice with glioblastoma

Treatment with interleukin-7 revs up immune system against deadly brain tumor.

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January 24, 2022
WashU part of $65 million NIH study of schizophrenia in young people
Teens, young adults needed for study aimed at improving early diagnosis.
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January 21, 2022
Uy named leukemia committee co-chair of clinical trials group
Selected by Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology.
National Leaders
January 20, 2022
Another old drug is being tried vs. COVID-19, and might actually help
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer
January 19, 2022
Drug mimics beneficial effects of fasting in mice
Blocking arginine metabolism leads to improved metabolic health, weight loss.
News Release
January 19, 2022
Al-Aly named associate editor of nephrology journal
Expert in big data named to post with Journal of American Society of Nephrology.
National Leaders
January 18, 2022
Ances honored by Down syndrome society
Recognized for championing health, well-being of Down syndrome community.
National Leaders
January 14, 2022
Boyer elected to orthopedic surgery board
Named director-elect of American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
National Leaders
January 13, 2022
Podcast: Hospitalized patients with COVID reach record levels
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' looks at how our health-care system is attempting to keep up with the exploding number of sick patients during the virus’s latest wave.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
January 12, 2022
Study examines risk factors for severe health problems in kids with COVID-19
Pediatric data collected internationally before spread of delta, omicron variants.
News Release
January 12, 2022
New treatment target ID’d for radiation-resistant cervical cancer
Approach harnesses newly identified method of cell death.
News Release
January 10, 2022
Improving health of mothers, infants aim of imaging tech to monitor contractions
NIH and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation fund more than $6.8 million toward effort.
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January 7, 2022
Omicron may be less severe. It’s still a big healthcare problem
Source: NPR Science Friday
January 7, 2022
Omicron could have a silver lining by boosting immunity, some experts say. But don’t bet on it.
Source: The Washington Post
January 4, 2022
Garwood honored with Walentik leadership award
Recognized for her work supporting vulnerable youth.
National Leaders
January 2, 2022
Jake’s mice: Searching for answers to the puzzle of autism
Source: Associated Press
January 2, 2022
Obesity rates among children soared during pandemic. A local study aims to help.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
December 31, 2021
ICU teams report fatigue and frustration as they brace for omicron surge
Source: NPR All Things Considered
December 31, 2021
Studies suggest why Omicron is less severe: It spares the lungs
Source: New York Times
December 23, 2021
What makes an mRNA vaccine so effective against severe COVID-19?
Shots trigger exceptional antibody response by activating key helper immune cells.
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December 22, 2021
The vaccines work against severe disease. Here’s why boosters are still a good idea
Source: NPR
December 22, 2021
COVID cases are surging again. Is it safe to gather for the holidays?
Source: St. Louis Public Radio
December 21, 2021
Grants fund drug development for devastating tropical diseases
Aim is better treatments for river blindness, intestinal worm infections.
News Release
December 20, 2021
Podcast: Facing another pandemic holiday season
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' features doctors who face exhaustion as they work in emergency rooms and ICUs again crowded with COVID-19 patients.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
December 20, 2021
New Alzheimer’s prevention trial in young people
Focus on inherited Alzheimer’s up to 25 years before expected dementia onset.
News Release
December 20, 2021
$11.5 million commitment supports new Alzheimer’s prevention clinical trial
Major international initiative renamed in honor of Knight family.
News Release
December 19, 2021
Most Covid infections may soon be breakthroughs. Here’s what that means.
Source: New York Times
December 14, 2021
Cortex, WashU, SLU welcome Vir Biotechnology to region
San Francisco-based immunology research company adds to St. Louis' growing bioscience community.
Medical Campus & Community
December 14, 2021
NIH research funding to School of Medicine continues explosive expansion in 2021
Total grants from NIH reach $576 million this year, an all-time high and more than $200 million increase since 2016.
Medical Campus & Community
December 14, 2021
A rebel with a cause: As a mentor and a leader, this Black orthopedic surgeon fights to diversify his field
Source: STAT News
December 14, 2021
Racial equity in Alzheimer’s research focus of $7 million in grants
Funds to support diverse volunteer registry, study of social risk factors affecting Black people.
News Release
December 13, 2021
Military medical staff join hospital front lines in new collaboration
School of Medicine, BJH program with Air Force medical professionals supports deployment readiness.
Medical Campus & Community
December 13, 2021
IpsiHand stroke-recovery device named product of year by science society
Multidisciplinary Washington University research led to device’s development.
Medical Campus & Community
December 10, 2021
For children, young adults with recurrent AML, immunotherapy shows promise
Natural killer cells could help young patients with few treatment options.
News Release
December 10, 2021
Asthma may reduce risk of brain tumors — but how?
Mouse study IDs immune cells as link, points to potential therapeutic approaches.
News Release
December 9, 2021
School of Medicine to expand Lipstein BJC Institute of Health building
6 floors will be added to the Medical Campus building, greatly expanding lab space.
News Release
December 9, 2021
Podcast: Omicron has arrived
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' looks at the new, highly contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus, and how scientists are working to determine whether it evades vaccines and to identify strategies to stay safe.
Podcast, Show Me the Science