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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.

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June 24, 2026

Dean’s Medals honor six individuals whose impact advances medicine and improves lives

Honorees recognized for extraordinary contributions.

National Leaders

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.

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June 11, 2026

Socioeconomic factors linked to lasting imprint in kids’ brains

Sleep, screen time, stress but not IQ also linked to children’s brain features.

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June 5, 2026

New AI tools could help eye doctors diagnose retinal disease faster

Programs that analyze eye images could also speed up drug trials, study finds.

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May 8, 2026

New clues to disease severity identified in alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency

Discovery reveals a novel cellular process that protects against liver disease caused by toxic protein buildup.

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May 7, 2026

WashU Medicine honors focused excellence with far-reaching impact

Faculty clinicians and researchers receive Dean’s Impact Awards.

Medical Campus & Community

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.

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April 13, 2026

Simple procedure relieves painful complications after deep vein thrombosis

Clinical trial shows stent placement can treat common syndrome following blood clot, improve quality of life.

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March 31, 2026

Chemical compound clears cellular waste, protects neurons in model of frontotemporal dementia

Restoring autophagy is promising strategy for range of neurodegenerative diseases.

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March 18, 2026

Stopping GLP-1 drugs can quickly erase cardiovascular benefits

Even brief interruption tied to change in risk of heart attack, stroke and death.

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March 6, 2026

New compound stops common complications after intestinal surgery

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

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March 5, 2026

Enhanced brain cells clear away dementia-related proteins

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

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March 4, 2026

GLP-1 medications get at the heart of addiction: study

Diabetes and obesity drugs show promise in treating and preventing all substance use disorders.

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February 25, 2026

Study explains how ketogenic diets prevent seizures

New findings in mice shed light on brain’s response to the keto diet, long known to help treat some patients with epilepsy.

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February 24, 2026

A risk factor for liver disease: your parent’s body weight

Study shows risk for common liver disorder starts much earlier in life than thought .

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February 19, 2026

Blood test “clocks” predict when Alzheimer’s symptoms will start

Estimating the onset of symptoms could speed development of preventive treatments.

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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.

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February 5, 2026

Method spots early signs of infection after breast cancer reconstruction

Rapid detection, treatment of infections could avoid complications, additional surgeries after mastectomy.

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February 4, 2026

Brain network responsible for Parkinson’s disease identified

Patients receiving treatments targeted to the network, rather than to nearby brain regions, experience larger improvements.

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January 30, 2026

Nasal vaccine combats bird flu infection in rodents

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

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January 29, 2026

Immunotherapy reduces plaque in arteries of mice

Harnessing T cells could expand heart disease therapies beyond lowering cholesterol.

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January 22, 2026

Breathing disruptions during sleep widespread in newborns with severe spina bifida

Study reveals gap in screening and treatment that could improve developmental outcomes.

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