Topic: Research September 4, 2024 Adding anti-clotting drugs to stroke care ineffective, clinical trial findsMedications thought to show promise did not improve patients’ outcomes.News Release September 4, 2024 Novel immunotherapy improves recovery from spinal cord injuryMouse study shows engineered immune cell therapy protects damaged neurons.News Release August 23, 2024 Multiple sclerosis appears to protect against Alzheimer’s diseaseFindings could point to new strategies to treat Alzheimer’s.News Release August 15, 2024 Zebrafish use surprising strategy to regrow spinal cordDetailed blueprint of nerve cells’ dramatic changes could help identify ways to heal spinal cord damage.News Release August 1, 2024 Aging-related genomic culprit found in Alzheimer’s diseaseWith new technique, patient-derived neurons accurately model late-onset Alzheimer’s, point to potential treatments.News Release July 31, 2024 Nasal COVID-19 vaccine halts transmissionStudy in hamsters indicates vaccines targeting nose, mouth may be key to controlling spread of respiratory infections.News Release July 30, 2024 Accuracy of diagnostic blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease variesHead-to-head comparison of 6 tests reveals which ones could replace spinal taps, brain scans.News Release July 22, 2024 Can we predict who will develop migraine headaches?Adolescents focus of research on brain connectivity, hormones, pain sensitivity in determining migraine risk.News Release July 17, 2024 Psilocybin generates psychedelic experience by disrupting brain networkStudy advances efforts to harness drug's mind-altering power to treat mental illness.News Release July 12, 2024 Brain inflammation triggers muscle weakness after infectionsIn fruit flies and mice, scientists ID possible way to block muscle fatigue in long COVID, other diseases.News Release July 11, 2024 Disparidades raciales en la demencia estan determinadas por factores socialesUn estudio confirma que las diferencias raciales en la función cognitiva no se deben a diferencias en el origen genético.News Release July 11, 2024 Racial disparities in dementia determined by social factorsStudy indicates racial differences in cognitive function not due to genetic ancestry.News Release July 3, 2024 Experimental drug supercharges medicine that reverses opioid overdoseAdding newly ID’d compound makes naloxone more potent, longer lasting, mouse study shows.News Release June 25, 2024 Washington People: Amy ZhouHematologist values connections with patients, pursues research to improve treatments.Medical Campus & Community, Profiles, Washington People June 24, 2024 WashU Medicine launches Center for Translational BioinformaticsCenter will support new collaborations, infrastructure to accelerate precision medicine.News Release June 21, 2024 Stitziel honored by American Heart AssociationCardiologist recognized for contributions to genomics, precision medicine.National Leaders June 21, 2024 Cannabis use tied to increased risk of severe COVID-19Similar to smokers, cannabis users nearly twice as likely to need hospitalization, intensive care when infected with the virus.News Release June 17, 2024 Repurposed drug may help stabilize vision in rare diseaseClinical trial for RVCL-S patients tests drug already approved as sickle cell disease treatment.News Release June 13, 2024 Prescription program for fruits, vegetables could help improve community’s healthCollaboration with BJC HealthCare, Schnucks supports healthy eating to combat chronic disease.News Release May 22, 2024 Subtle cognitive decline precedes end to driving for older adultsRoutine cognitive testing may help older drivers plan for life after driving.News Release May 17, 2024 Repeat COVID-19 vaccinations elicit antibodies that neutralize variants, other virusesResponse to updated vaccine is shaped by earlier vaccines yet generates broadly neutralizing antibodies.News Release May 10, 2024 $5 million grant supports innovative immunotherapies against blood cancersLeukemia & Lymphoma Society supports trials in cell-based immunotherapies, cancer vaccines.News Release April 19, 2024 International trials underway for childhood malnutrition therapy developed at WashUGift from Andy Newman supports world-changing research on the gut microbiome.Medical Campus & Community, News Release April 18, 2024 $6.2 million to help develop gene therapy for HIVGenetically engineered B cells could produce super-antibodies to HIV.News Release Posts navigation 1 2 3 … 46 Next ›