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January 5, 2017

Unraveling autism

A multifaceted approach aims to detect, treat and even reverse the disorder.

Outlook Magazine

November 18, 2016

A changing landscape: Alzheimer’s disease, research and the future of care

Ongoing research is changing the outlook on Alzheimer's from hopeless to hopeful.

Innovate Magazines

November 2, 2016

$34 million effort aims to image brain from childhood through old age

Research to focus on effects of aging, provide clues to neurological function, mental health.

News Release

October 26, 2016

Brain scans of children with Tourette’s offer clues to disorder

Differences noted in brain regions involving sensation, sensory processing.

News Release

October 19, 2016

Scientists link single gene to some cases of autism spectrum disorder

Findings could provide clues about other genes involved in autism.

News Release

August 25, 2016

Study of grandmothers seeks clues about genetics of autism

Research to assess how traits of autism may pass through the generations.

News Release

July 20, 2016

Map provides detailed picture of how the brain is organized

Will help neurological, psychiatric research.

News Release

June 22, 2016

Memory loss caused by West Nile virus explained

Study identifies targets for prevention, treatment.

News Release

May 9, 2016

Small brain area plays key role in making everyday decisions

Area's neurons then can re-map to make different decisions when circumstances change.

News Release

May 4, 2016

Newborn screening test developed for rare, deadly neurological disorder

Goal is to speed diagnosis and treatment of Niemann-Pick type C.

News Release

April 25, 2016

Nurturing during preschool years boosts child’s brain growth

Mothers' support linked to robust growth of brain area involved in learning, memory, stress response.

News Release

February 9, 2016

Washington University ‘Memory Hackers’ featured on PBS/NOVA

Special on the science of human memory premieres on PBS stations Feb. 10.

Source: The Source

January 25, 2016

Blunt visits Medical Campus to highlight increase in NIH funding

University leaders and U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., celebrate a $2 billion increase in NIH funding.

Medical Campus & Community

January 19, 2016

Dissolvable brain sensors disintegrate once their job is done

Source: The Atlantic

January 18, 2016

Team develops wireless, dissolvable sensors to monitor brain

Tiny implants measure intracranial pressure, temperature before being absorbed into the body.

News Release

November 25, 2015

Tackling concussion recovery: How to accommodate injured kids

Source: U.S. News & World Report

October 19, 2015

Weak brain connections may link premature birth and later disorders

Source: NPR All Things Considered

September 28, 2015

How your brain is wired reveals the real you

Source: Scientific American

September 28, 2015

Antibiotic evaluated for reducing brain injury due to bleeding

Investigators at Washington University are studying the use of the antibiotic minocycline to prevent delayed injury in patients with brain bleeds.

Innovate Magazines

June 10, 2015

Brain-computer interface reverses paralysis in stroke victims

Source: Reuters

May 4, 2015

Research center seeks broad solutions for neurological diseases

The Hope Center for Neurological Disorders explores common avenues of disease to develop and apply solutions broadly.

Innovate Magazines

March 25, 2015

Studying the effects of traumatic brain injury in war zones

Early psychological symptoms may be a predictor of later disability in military personnel with mild concussions.

School of Medicine

January 8, 2015

Childhood guilt, adult depression?

Source: The Atlantic