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January 25, 2023
Garcia named best Latinx department head
Biochemistry leader recognized by Vanderbilt University during Hispanic, Latin Heritage Month.
National Leaders
August 4, 2022
Emenecker wins prize for innovation in biomedical science
Recognized for work on intrinsically disordered proteins.
National Leaders
June 8, 2022
Rapid Ebola diagnosis may be possible with new technology
Faster diagnosis could help limit deadly outbreaks.
News Release
May 31, 2022
Obituary: Gregory I. Goldberg, former dermatology professor, 74
Noted researcher also a professor of biochemistry and molecular biophysics.
Obituaries
May 25, 2022
Genetic roots of 3 mitochondrial diseases ID’d via new approach
Study yields 20 other clues, provides platform to pursue them.
News Release
May 20, 2022
Pagliarini named Hugo F. and Ina C. Urbauer Professor
Recognized for work on mitochondria, powerhouses of the cell.
News Release
December 21, 2021
Grants fund drug development for devastating tropical diseases
Aim is better treatments for river blindness, intestinal worm infections.
News Release
October 12, 2021
Common respiratory virus manipulates immune genes to protect itself
Findings could lead to better therapies for respiratory syncytial virus infection.
News Release
October 11, 2021
Antiviral compound blocks SARS-CoV-2 from entering cells
New compound also could be effective against other coronaviruses.
News Release
September 23, 2021
Deadly virus’s pathway to infect cells identified
Mosquito-borne Rift Valley fever virus slips into cells via protein linked to cholesterol metabolism.
News Release
May 7, 2021
Finding alternatives to traditional antibiotics aim of $11 million grant
Team aims to treat bacterial infections without antibiotics, develop new class of antibiotics.
News Release
April 30, 2021
Elson elected to National Academy of Sciences
Biochemist among 120 new members elected nationwide.
News Release
February 26, 2021
Electrical signaling in cells focus of $8.8 million grant
Scientists to explore cells' ion channels in seeking new treatments for arrythmias, epilepsy, other disorders.
News Release
January 19, 2021
Obituary: Luis Glaser, former head of biological chemistry department, 88
Scientist trained in laboratory of Nobel laureates Gerty and Carl Cori.
Obituaries
December 15, 2020
Garcia to head Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics
Renowned biochemist known for contributions to field of epigenetics.
News Release
November 10, 2020
Making cancer cells more susceptible to dying
Findings could aid anti-tumor drug development.
News Release
July 28, 2020
Podcast: Folding@home enlists computers to ID COVID-19 treatment targets
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' highlights an effort led by Washington University scientists to use computing power from around the world to identify vulnerabilities in the coronavirus.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
June 25, 2020
Folding@home’s fight against COVID-19 enlists big tech, gamers, pro soccer
Over 4 million computers worldwide aiding coronavirus research.
News Release, Video
June 2, 2020
Podcast: Addressing rumors, conspiracy theories related to coronavirus
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on social media, unfounded rumors and conspiracies.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
March 26, 2020
Pagliarini named BJC investigator
Metabolism expert known for work on the powerhouses of the cell.
News Release
March 19, 2020
Crowdsourced supercomputing project sets sights on coronavirus
Folding@home targets COVID-19, number of volunteer ‘folders’ skyrockets.
News Release, Video
December 14, 2019
Collective power
Through a crowdsourced network, Greg Bowman seeks cures for diseases — including his own.
Outlook Magazine
November 21, 2019
Scientists unravel mysteries of cells’ whiplike extensions
Describing the structure of cilia opens doors to understanding range of diseases.
News Release
September 3, 2019
Zika diagnostic test granted market authorization by FDA
Test based on Washington University research can detect signs of Zika infection in serum.
News Release