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April 28, 2022
Neural pathway key to sensation of pleasant touch identified
Similar to itch, pleasant touch transmitted by specific neuropeptide and neural circuit.
News Release
March 7, 2022
Kim named inaugural Danforth WashU Physician Scientist Scholar
Neurosurgeon Albert H. Kim is nationally recognized expert on brain tumors.
News Release
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 21, 2022
Guilak elected into National Academy of Engineering
Honored for contributions to regenerative medicine, mechanobiology.
National Leaders
April 22, 2021
Anti-aging compound that improves metabolic health in mice improves muscle glucose metabolism in people
Further studies underway to determine extent of clinical benefits.
News Release
February 20, 2021
Guilak recognized for research in cartilage engineering
Honored by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
National Leaders
February 15, 2021
Immune therapies for heart disease aim of international research network
Washington University researchers part of team probing inflammation after heart attack.
News Release
January 20, 2021
For some, GI tract may be vulnerable to COVID-19 infection
People with Barrett’s esophagus have SARS-CoV-2 receptors in upper GI tract.
News Release
November 24, 2020
AAAS names 7 Washington University faculty as 2020 fellows
Four of the newly named fellows are School of Medicine faculty.
Medical Campus & Community
October 20, 2020
Morris receives stem cell foundation investigator award
Developmental biologist recognized for research into cell fate.
National Leaders
October 20, 2020
Startup company founded by Washington University scientists acquired by Eli Lilly
Drugmaker purchases Disarm Therapeutics to develop treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
Medical Campus & Community
August 28, 2020
Genetic mutations may be linked to infertility, early menopause
Gene in fruit flies, worms, zebrafish, mice and people may help explain some fertility issues.
News Release
July 21, 2020
Solnica-Krezel elected president of international zebrafish research society
Developmental biologist recognized for global leadership in zebrafish research.
National Leaders
June 9, 2020
Scientists generate early stem cells that form human placenta
Such cells aid efforts to understand miscarriage, preterm birth, other pregnancy complications.
News Release
February 12, 2020
Morris awarded Sloan Research Fellowship
Developmental biologist recognized for promising early-career research.
National Leaders
October 28, 2019
New antidepressants on horizon
Neuroactive steroid drugs result from Taylor Family Institute, pharma collaboration.
News Release
September 16, 2019
McNeill named Larry J. Shapiro and Carol-Ann Uetake-Shapiro Professor
Recognized for contributions to developmental biology.
News Release
August 21, 2019
First paper: Tracking the path to discovery
Photo essay captures moments big and small in the lab of Samantha Morris.
Outlook Magazine, Photo Gallery
July 29, 2019
Extending human life
Two new centers focus on chronic diseases of aging.
Outlook Magazine
July 23, 2019
Covey named Taylor Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry
Professorship supports research in new treatment strategies for psychiatric illness.
News Release
June 13, 2019
Scientists gave old mice blood of the young and it made them live longer and look younger
Source: Newsweek
June 13, 2019
Aging delayed in older mice given blood component from young mice
An enzyme in blood of young mice extends life span.
News Release, Video
February 14, 2019
Boime, Covey named National Academy of Inventors senior members
Developmental biologists recognized for successes in developing therapeutics.
National Leaders
February 6, 2019
On the frontiers of psychiatry
Physician-scientists aim to reduce the impact of mental illness on society.
Outlook Magazine