News

August 19, 2026

Newly found ‘immune organ’ inside skull directs brain defense

Findings may offer a new way to fight brain cancer, neurodegenerative disease.

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August 6, 2026

Moderna’s First mRNA Flu Shot Just Won FDA Approval. Now Researchers See Potential for HIV and Malaria

Source: Inc.

July 29, 2026

Inflammation keeps us alive. It’s also making us sick.

Source: The New York Times Magazine

July 7, 2026

Gut bacteria linked to malnutrition may pass to younger generations

Mouse study finds inflammatory microbes in mothers that affect fetal growth and the intestinal health of offspring.

News Release

July 2, 2026

COVID-19 made mRNA vaccines mainstream. WashU researchers say flu shots are next

Source: St. Louis Public Radio

June 17, 2026

WashU Medicine study finds new mRNA flu vaccine could reduce hospitalizations, deaths

Source: KMOV

June 15, 2026

mRNA flu vaccine offers immune protection against wide array of influenza virus strains

Study finds the shot, currently in FDA review, could offer broader, longer-lasting protection.

News Release

April 28, 2026

For the tiniest babies, making the best use of antibiotics

WashU Medicine research on gut microbiome is part of movement to reshape NICU preemie care.

Medical Campus & Community

April 15, 2026

mRNA vaccines follow unconventional immune path to destroy tumors

Insight from study in mice could guide next-generation cancer vaccine development.

News Release

March 19, 2026

Ackerman receives innovation in neuroscience award

Neuroscientist poised to study how glia-neuron interactions affect healthy brain aging.

National Leaders

March 6, 2026

New compound stops common complications after intestinal surgery

Liver damage, weight loss after bowel resection prevented by drug, mouse study shows.

News Release

March 5, 2026

Enhanced brain cells clear away dementia-related proteins

New cellular immunotherapy approach for Alzheimer’s disease shows promise in mice.

News Release

February 18, 2026

How ‘skull drains’ keep the brain safe from damage and pathogens

Source: Nature

February 9, 2026

Engineered immune cells help reduce toxic proteins in the brain

Study in mice points to a promising new approach for Alzheimer’s disease.

News Release

January 30, 2026

Nasal vaccine combats bird flu infection in rodents

Study shows novel vaccine design and delivery protect against H5N1 variants.

News Release

December 11, 2025

Curious From the Start

The BJC Investigators program brings together visionary scientists from around the world to do groundbreaking basic science research in St. Louis.

Outlook Magazine

November 13, 2025

Inaugural WashU Medicine Dean’s Medals honor extraordinary contributions

Eight individuals recognized for their legacy to WashU Medicine, impact on the world.

Medical Campus & Community

October 29, 2025

Discovery of viral entry routes into cells points to future prevention, treatment strategies

Decoy molecules to newly identified receptors prevent deadly viral infections in mice.

News Release

October 10, 2025

The Best Inventions of 2025 – MDCF-2: A vital malnutrition supplement

Source: Time Magazine

October 1, 2025

Body’s garbage-collecting cells protect insulin production in pancreas

Mouse study could pave way for new therapies for Type 1 diabetes.

News Release

August 20, 2025

How Your Brain’s Nightly Cleanse Keeps It Healthy

Source: Scientific American

August 4, 2025

Medical Mysteries: Woman who develops colorblindness, diabetes gets rare diagnosis

Source: The Washington Post

July 30, 2025

Immune ‘bouncers’ protect the brain from infection

Mouse study uncovers mast cells’ role as gatekeepers against pathogens.

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