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November 9, 2018
Cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s genetically linked
Managing cholesterol, triglycerides may reduce Alzheimer’s risk, study suggests.
News Release
November 2, 2018
$3 million to help expand Wolfram syndrome research
Grant to renew annual clinic, advance understanding of rare disorder.
News Release
October 26, 2018
The underestimated cerebellum gains new respect from brain scientists
Source: NPR
October 17, 2018
Mysteries explored
Pioneering neurologist Marcus Raichle, MD, opened up the human brain to scientific investigation.
Outlook Magazine
October 8, 2018
Both sides of the brain are active during one-sided arm movement
Source: The Scientist
August 30, 2018
Experimental drug shows promise as multiple sclerosis treatment
Brain’s shrinking slows with drug.
News Release
August 16, 2018
Many Faces of Neurofibromatosis
Art installation at School of Medicine depicts humanity of NF patients.
Medical Campus & Community
June 19, 2018
Decades of dedication lead to drug trial for rare, fatal illness
Old cancer drug may treat devastating blood vessel disease.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
June 13, 2018
Youths prescribed antipsychotics gain body fat, have increased diabetes risk
Such drugs used in treating behavior disorders.
News Release
June 7, 2018
Genes linked to Alzheimer’s contribute to damage in different ways
Understanding how specific genes trigger injury could lead to treatments.
News Release
May 31, 2018
Drugs that suppress immune system may protect against Parkinson’s
People who take immunosuppressants less likely to develop the disease.
News Release
May 29, 2018
Brain cancer vaccine effective in some patients
Personalized vaccine may extend survival of glioblastoma patients.
News Release
April 26, 2018
Rates of autism continue to rise, new data indicate
Many children still diagnosed late, after age 4.
News Release
April 18, 2018
Brain scans may help diagnose neurological, psychiatric disorders
Study shows that brain networks reliably track individuals over time.
News Release
April 9, 2018
ALS, rare dementia share genetic link
Findings point to potential treatment strategy for both disorders.
News Release
December 15, 2017
Van Essen receives Glass Brain Award
Recognized for lifetime achievement in mapping brain connections.
National Leaders
December 7, 2017
Brain networks that help babies learn to walk ID’d
Autism risk, walking linked via brain connections.
News Release
November 30, 2017
The surgeon who wants to connect you to the internet with a brain implant
Source: MIT Technology Review
November 15, 2017
Bruchas named Mallinckrodt Professor of Anesthesiology
Studies underpinnings of anxiety, addiction, depression.
News Release
November 2, 2017
In autism, too many brain connections may be at root of condition
Learning, social issues may reflect neuronal miscommunication.
News Release
October 13, 2017
$3.7 million to help research neurological disorders linked to manganese
Focus in South Africa, where most manganese found.
News Release
September 20, 2017
Conference to focus on early brain development, social outcomes
Universitywide initiative explores intersection of neuroscience and societal issues.
News Release
September 14, 2017
Medical history can point to earlier Parkinson’s disease diagnosis
Algorithm could alert doctors to evaluate for the disease.
News Release
August 24, 2017
Washington University sets records in innovation, entrepreneurship
Record number of patent filings, invention disclosures, startups and more.
Medical Campus & Community