Topic: Research February 11, 2022 Diabetes, metabolic syndrome in mice treated with novel class of compoundsImproves insulin secretion, lowers blood sugar.News Release February 10, 2022 Washington University participates in clinical trial of Moderna omicron boosterPeople who have received 2 or 3 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to be enrolled.News Release February 9, 2022 Researchers unravel omicron’s secrets to better understand COVID-19Studies show omicron resists antibodies; causes milder disease in mice, hamsters.News Release February 1, 2022 Possible new method identified to assess severity of TB infectionMetabolite of TB-causing bacteria also may help monitor response to treatment.News Release January 31, 2022 Researchers solve medical mystery of deadly illness in young childCross-disciplinary team identifies genetic cause of rare, undiagnosed lung disease.News Release January 26, 2022 Podcast: Why the omicron wave is differentThis episode of 'Show Me the Science' looks at how vaccines and prior infections provide some immunity as omicron continues to spread.Podcast, Show Me the Science January 26, 2022 Home-monitoring program for COVID-19 is effective, bridges digital divideSchool of Medicine, BJC HealthCare program reaches patients in under-resourced communities.News Release January 24, 2022 WashU part of $65 million NIH study of schizophrenia in young peopleTeens, young adults needed for study aimed at improving early diagnosis.News Release January 19, 2022 Drug mimics beneficial effects of fasting in miceBlocking arginine metabolism leads to improved metabolic health, weight loss.News Release January 14, 2022 Boosting T cells improves survival in mice with glioblastomaTreatment with interleukin-7 revs up immune system against deadly brain tumor.News Release January 12, 2022 New treatment target ID’d for radiation-resistant cervical cancerApproach harnesses newly identified method of cell death.News Release December 23, 2021 What makes an mRNA vaccine so effective against severe COVID-19?Shots trigger exceptional antibody response by activating key helper immune cells.News Release December 21, 2021 Grants fund drug development for devastating tropical diseasesAim is better treatments for river blindness, intestinal worm infections.News Release December 20, 2021 New Alzheimer’s prevention trial in young peopleFocus on inherited Alzheimer’s up to 25 years before expected dementia onset.News Release December 20, 2021 $11.5 million commitment supports new Alzheimer’s prevention clinical trialMajor international initiative renamed in honor of Knight family.News Release December 14, 2021 Racial equity in Alzheimer’s research focus of $7 million in grantsFunds to support diverse volunteer registry, study of social risk factors affecting Black people.News Release December 10, 2021 For children, young adults with recurrent AML, immunotherapy shows promiseNatural killer cells could help young patients with few treatment options.News Release December 10, 2021 Asthma may reduce risk of brain tumors — but how?Mouse study IDs immune cells as link, points to potential therapeutic approaches.News Release December 7, 2021 CDC initiative to combat antimicrobial resistance, infectious diseasesSchool of Medicine projects focus on superbugs commonly found in hospitalized patients in India, Pakistan.News Release December 6, 2021 The winter of complicated vaccination statusesSource: The Atlantic December 1, 2021 Drug compound makes pancreatic cancer cells more vulnerable to chemoMouse studies show promise for potential new pancreatic cancer therapy.News Release November 23, 2021 Prenatal, early-life influences on child brain development focus of new studyWashington University is national data coordinating site for child development study.News Release November 23, 2021 Ultrashort-pulse lasers kill bacterial superbugs, sporesTechnique likely safe for human cells; has potential for sterilizing wounds, blood products.News Release November 19, 2021 COVID-19 vaccine elicits weak antibody response in people taking immunosuppressantTNF inhibitors especially impair antibody response against delta variant.News Release Posts navigation ‹ Prev 1 … 6 7 8 9 10 … 45 Next ›