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September 12, 2024

Huang named head of pathology & immunology

Physician-scientist renowned for expertise in human brain development, degeneration.

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September 4, 2024

Novel immunotherapy improves recovery from spinal cord injury

Mouse study shows engineered immune cell therapy protects damaged neurons.

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August 6, 2024

Drug bypasses suppressive immune cells to unleash immunotherapy

Mouse study addresses problem of immune system self-sabotaging cancer treatments.

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May 17, 2024

Gut bacteria boost immune response to fight tumors

Microbe enhances cancer immunotherapy in mouse study.

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May 10, 2024

Duncavage named director of new division in pathology & immunology

Recognized for contributions to Medicare-approved whole-genome tests .

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April 19, 2024

International trials underway for childhood malnutrition therapy developed at WashU

Gift from Andy Newman supports world-changing research on the gut microbiome.

Medical Campus & Community, News Release

April 3, 2024

Immunotherapy for Alzheimer’s disease shows promise in mouse study

Antibody mobilizes immune cells to clear amyloid plaques, reducing behavioral abnormalities.

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March 11, 2024

AI may predict spread of lung cancer to brain

Method may inform personalized cancer treatments.

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February 28, 2024

Neurons help flush waste out of brain during sleep

Findings could lead to new approaches for Alzheimer’s, other neurological conditions.

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February 22, 2024

Medicare approves genetic test for solid tumors

Test can quickly identify treatable cancer mutations, guide precision therapy.

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February 7, 2024

How does waste leave the brain?

Discovered route serves as passageway to clear fluid waste from brain.

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January 3, 2024

Metabolism-boosting, bile acid-reducing drugs improve gut health

Findings in mice indicate new approach may help children with stunted growth.

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January 3, 2024

Study reveals clues to how Eastern equine encephalitis virus invades brain cells

Structural biology research also enables scientists to design decoy molecule that blocks deadly infection.

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October 19, 2023

Antibiotic treatment in malnourished children improves gut microbiome development

Research notes long-term benefits, encourages monitoring short-term risks.

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September 7, 2023

Fiber from crustaceans, insects, mushrooms promotes digestion

Findings, in mice, suggest engaging immune system with such fiber to counteract obesity.

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August 17, 2023

Medicare approves WashU Medicine’s whole-genome test for blood cancers

Complete picture of genetic errors can advance precision medicine approaches to treatment.

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July 19, 2023

Kidney tissue atlas serves as blueprint for understanding kidney injury, disease

Research collaboration details molecular knowledge, step toward personalized medicine.

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June 28, 2023

Achieving gender equity in medicine

Nationally, women enter medical school in similar proportions to men, but often, the number of women in leadership still lags behind.

Outlook Magazine, Profiles

June 14, 2023

Altered gut bacteria may be early sign of Alzheimer’s disease

Gut microbes of people with pre-symptomatic Alzheimer’s differ from those of healthy people.

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April 3, 2023

Keeping COVID-19 in check likely to require periodic boosters

To be effective, boosters should target variants widely different from COVID-19 virus's original strain.

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March 29, 2023

Scientists aim to develop vaccine against all deadly coronaviruses

$8 million NIH grant supports effort to avert next pandemic.

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