News

December 5, 2016

Gene linked to metabolism drives deadly brain cancer

Could lead to targeted treatments for this aggressive disease.

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November 22, 2016

Study sheds light on parasite that causes river blindness

Data provides clues toward goal of eliminating worm infection.

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November 21, 2016

New topical immunotherapy effective against early skin cancer

Combination of two drugs reduces precancerous skin lesions.

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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 7, 2016

New technique aids search for genetic roots of disease

Researchers can create sets of mutated DNA sequences quickly, cheaply.

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November 7, 2016

Antibody protects developing fetus from Zika virus, mouse study shows

First intervention shown to prevent maternal-fetal transmission.

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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.

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November 2, 2016

Earlier Alzheimer’s diagnosis may be possible with new imaging compound

New tool detects Alzheimer’s protein, may help identify brain changes, assess treatment effects.

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October 26, 2016

Achilefu receives inaugural breast cancer research award

$4.5 million from U.S. defense department funds innovative light therapy .

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October 26, 2016

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

Differences noted in brain regions involving sensation, sensory processing.

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October 21, 2016

Movement redefined

By adopting movement science as a central tenet, the Program in Physical Therapy has reshaped its profession.

Outlook Magazine

October 13, 2016

$3.8 million to help explore brain’s circuitry using light

Researchers aim to understand how brain is wired.

News Release

October 10, 2016

Learning labs

For most medical students, there’s a major obstacle to doing research: being in medical school. Not at WashU.

Outlook Magazine

October 6, 2016

Decoding of tarsier genome reveals ties to humans

Findings refine understanding of primate evolution.

News Release

October 4, 2016

Vaccine targets identified for deadly form of malaria

Paves the way for vaccine for disease that kills thousands each year.

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September 30, 2016

Siteman Kids launches

Program offers cutting-edge cancer treatments in a setting geared for younger patients.

Medical Campus & Community

September 27, 2016

Culprit identified as a major cause of vision loss

Finding may lead to treatments for retinal diseases including retinitis pigmentosa.

News Release

September 26, 2016

$10 million gift creates Bursky Center for Human Immunology and Immunotherapy

Research harnesses immune system against cancer, other diseases.

News Release

September 25, 2016

Personalizing medicine

A leadership vision for advancing human health leverages core strengths at the School of Medicine.

Outlook Magazine, Washington People

September 22, 2016

Researchers identify protein critical in causing chronic UTIs

Findings suggest a new way to prevent common infection.

News Release

September 20, 2016

New explanation offered for symptoms of fragile X syndrome

In wake of clinical trial failure, new treatment targets identified.

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September 14, 2016

Ebola focus of $13 million grant

Better understanding of how virus multiplies could lead to treatments.

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September 6, 2016

Evidence of Zika virus found in tears

Study suggests virus may persist in eyes.

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