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June 20, 2023

Wang, nationally recognized geneticist, named head of genetics

Leads major NIH-funded genome projects, demonstrates passion for educating next generation of physicians, scientists.

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May 11, 2023

WashU Medicine joins national effort to ID genetic differences within the body

WashU receives $22.5 million for NIH’s Somatic Mosaicism across Human Tissues Network.

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May 10, 2023

Detailed human pangenome reference captures human diversity

Scientists reveal more complete, diverse collection of genome sequences.

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March 31, 2023

Jumping genes in cancer cells open door to new immunotherapies

Analysis of 33 tumor types identifies new immunotherapy targets.

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September 22, 2022

School of Medicine joins major NIH brain mapping effort

Will aid understanding of how the brain works in good health and disease .

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July 22, 2022

Cruchaga named Morriss Professor

Studies genetic architecture of neurodegenerative diseases.

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April 15, 2022

The next war we have to win: Drug-resistant infections

Researchers and clinicians are fighting drug-resistant infections that years of overprescribing have turned deadly.

April 5, 2022

Gordon receives scientific innovator award

Gut microbiome pioneer honored for contributions to gastroenterology field.

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February 25, 2022

Undiagnosed Diseases Network seeks to explain mysterious conditions

Millions of Americans live with rare diseases that sometimes require years to diagnose.

Outlook Magazine, Video

February 9, 2022

Calculating cancer risks

Genetic counseling empowers families .

Outlook Magazine

November 5, 2021

Cancer moonshot grant funds research into reducing health disparities

Will engage patients, survivors in studying rare cancer, tumors affecting African Americans.

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October 18, 2021

African American breast cancer patients less likely to receive genetic counseling, testing

Studies find physicians are less likely to refer Black women for those services.

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September 9, 2021

$7 million to support research into how human genome works

Project will shed light on how variations in DNA affect health, disease.

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September 1, 2021

Rheumatoid arthritis treated with implanted cells that release drug

In mouse study, rewired cells automatically release biologic drug in response to inflammation.

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July 8, 2021

New Alzheimer’s treatment targets identified

Study points to FDA-approved drugs that have potential to slow or reverse brain damage.

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May 11, 2021

WashU, Pitt awarded $10.7 million for Alzheimer’s disease research

Study to look for genetic pathways that lead to formation of plaques, tangles.

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March 2, 2021

Major NIH study seeks to understand unusual forms of diabetes

Researchers seek participants with diabetes that doesn’t fit type 1 or type 2 categories.

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December 3, 2020

Washington University to offer genetic counseling master’s program

Training program for genetic counselors will help meet demand for such professionals.

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October 21, 2020

Uncovering genetic roots of marijuana use disorder

As more states enact laws legalizing pot, addiction problems may increase.

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August 26, 2020

Washington University develops COVID-19 saliva test

Test is faster, simpler than nasal, oral swab tests and enables screening on a massive scale.

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July 13, 2020

Podcast: Wildlife surveillance may help identify the next pandemic

This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on monitoring and identifying pathogens that might jump from animals into humans.

Podcast, Show Me the Science

May 14, 2020

Scientific legacy sheds light on cell identity

Late scientist’s zebrafish continue to answer questions about genetics, cell fate.

Medical Campus & Community

April 22, 2020

Diabetes reversed in mice with genetically edited stem cells derived from patients

CRISPR corrects genetic defect so cells can normalize blood sugar.

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