Topic: Basic Science April 5, 2016 New mouse model to aid testing of Zika vaccine, therapeuticsModel mimics aspects of infection in people.News Release April 4, 2016 Academy of Science-St. Louis honors researchersRecipients of this year’s honors include Lilianna Solnica-Krezel, Robi D. Mitra, Gary J. Patti and Gary D. Stormo.Medical Campus & Community March 30, 2016 New clues identified in childhood cancer syndromeFindings may help doctors determine which issues are likely to manifest in those with NF1.News Release March 24, 2016 Study finds vast diversity among viruses that infect bacteriaMicrobial habitats worldwide likely shaped by RNA viruses that eat bacteria.News Release March 23, 2016 Nerve injury appears to be root of diabetes-related vision lossTreatment early in disease may help patients with diabetic retinopathy.News Release March 17, 2016 Rare form of diabetes may require alternate treatmentCurrent therapies linked to destruction of insulin-secreting cells that regulate blood sugar.News Release March 7, 2016 Studies offer hope for malnourished childrenSource: New York Times February 18, 2016 Targeting gut microbes may reverse effects of childhood malnutritionHealthy microbes, breast milk component suggest new treatment approach, mouse study shows .News Release February 3, 2016 Medical Campus fertile ground for drug developmentProfessor's research may improve treatments for infertility, growth disorders, hemophilia, other conditions.News Release, School of Medicine January 21, 2016 The weight loss enemy within: BacteriaSource: Newsweek January 19, 2016 Dissolvable brain sensors disintegrate once their job is doneSource: The Atlantic January 18, 2016 Team develops wireless, dissolvable sensors to monitor brainTiny implants measure intracranial pressure, temperature before being absorbed into the body.News Release January 11, 2016 Atherosclerosis is Alzheimer’s disease of blood vessels, study suggestsProtein builds up as immune cells attempt to counteract plaque formation.News Release January 4, 2016 Will lab-grown kidneys fix our transplant waiting lists?Source: Washington Post January 4, 2016 $4.1 million Clayco Foundation gift aids research into rare diseaseGift establishes Washington University as world leader in cerebroretinal vasculopathy research.News Release December 22, 2015 Study uncovers inherited genetic susceptibility across 12 cancer typesNew finding could help improve the accuracy of existing genetic tests for cancer risk.News Release December 3, 2015 Unanue receives Sanofi-Institut Pasteur AwardOne of four scientists worldwide to receive the 2015 award, Unanue was honored for contributions to the field of immunology.National Leaders, News Release, Video November 16, 2015 Study sheds light on why parasite makes TB infections worseScientists have shown how a parasitic worm infection common in the developing world increases susceptibility to tuberculosis.News Release October 1, 2015 Circadian rhythm and lung immune functionResearchers at Washington University are looking at the relationship between circadian rhythms and lung response to respiratory infections.Innovate Magazines September 28, 2015 Antibiotic evaluated for reducing brain injury due to bleedingInvestigators at Washington University are studying the use of the antibiotic minocycline to prevent delayed injury in patients with brain bleeds.Innovate Magazines September 7, 2015 On the road to global healthWashington University researchers and international partners go to great lengths to help solve some of the world’s most pervasive health challenges.Source: Washington Magazine June 24, 2015 New nanoparticle-based imaging agentClinical studies begin on a tiny technology that could help identify patients at high risk of stroke by revealing dangerous plaque in arteries.Outlook Magazine May 4, 2015 Research center seeks broad solutions for neurological diseasesThe Hope Center for Neurological Disorders explores common avenues of disease to develop and apply solutions broadly.Innovate Magazines April 15, 2015 People and their dogs may benefit from similar therapiesCanine companions share our lives. They even get similar cancers. These connections suggest a new frontier of mutually beneficial therapies.Outlook Magazine Posts navigation ‹ Prev 1 … 3 4 5 6 Next ›