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December 22, 2025

New ALS drug stabilizes decline with improved strength, mobility for some

Long-term use of tofersen slows ALS disease progression in people with a genetic subtype, provides hope for treating other forms of ALS.

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November 3, 2020
Cornea appears to resist infection from novel coronavirus
Other viruses, such as Zika and herpes simplex, replicate in corneal tissue.
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November 2, 2020
New insight into how brain neurons influence choices
Effort could aid study of addiction, eating disorders, other neuropsychiatric conditions that involve faulty decision-making.
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November 2, 2020
China’s race for Covid-19 vaccine raises safety questions
Source: Bloomberg
October 30, 2020
Washington University begins recruiting participants for phase 3 COVID-19 investigational vaccine clinical trial
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October 22, 2020
Alzheimer’s in adults with Down syndrome focus of multicenter NIH grant
As part of grant totaling more than $100 million, Washington University to lead research sections on Alzheimer’s development, genetics.
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October 22, 2020
Podcast: Preventing COVID-19 among unhoused people
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' reports on the efforts of infectious diseases specialists and social work researchers to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks among people who are without adequate housing.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
October 21, 2020
Uncovering genetic roots of marijuana use disorder
As more states enact laws legalizing pot, addiction problems may increase.
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October 20, 2020
Morris receives stem cell foundation investigator award
Developmental biologist recognized for research into cell fate.
National Leaders
October 20, 2020
Startup company founded by Washington University scientists acquired by Eli Lilly
Drugmaker purchases Disarm Therapeutics to develop treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
Medical Campus & Community
October 19, 2020
Barch, Bateman elected to National Academy of Medicine
Research into psychological disorders, Alzheimer’s disease earned the two one of the most prestigious honors in health, medical field.
National Leaders
October 19, 2020
The pandemic is rewriting the rules of science. But at what cost?
Source: Washington Post
October 16, 2020
Immune modulator drugs for COVID-19 focus of major NIH clinical trial
Phase 3 trial involves hospitalized patients with moderate to severe disease.
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October 15, 2020
Neuroscientist Ponce named a 2020 Packard fellow
One of only 20 nationwide to achieve this honor.
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October 14, 2020
DeSelm honored for early-career contributions
Radiation oncologist recognized for breakthroughs in analyzing living cells.
National Leaders
October 13, 2020
Role of gut viruses in inflammatory bowel disease is focus of $8.5 million grant
Tools developed to probe the virome could aid in variety of research .
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October 12, 2020
Racial differences in Alzheimer’s research focus of $15 million grant
Study investigates whether biological markers of Alzheimer’s in white patients also apply to African Americans.
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October 12, 2020
J&J halts Covid-19 vaccine trial due to unexplained illness
Source: Bloomberg
October 11, 2020
Inhaled vaccines aim to fight Coronavirus at its point of attack
Source: Bloomberg
October 9, 2020
New discovery could help improve cancer vaccines
Scientists identify key features of mutated tumor proteins vital for vaccine development.
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October 6, 2020
Brain inflammation in Parkinson’s disease focus of $3.2 million grant
Study probes inflammation’s role in spreading brain damage; may have implications for MS, Alzheimer’s, other neurodegenerative diseases.
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October 5, 2020
Nobel awarded to Charles Rice for hepatitis C discoveries at Washington University School of Medicine
Research fueled advances that have saved millions of lives.
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October 2, 2020
Basis of developmental disabilities focus of $11.3 million in grants
Research to examine genetic, environmental factors linked to such disabilities and how to improve lives of those affected.
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October 2, 2020
Pediatrics names vice chairs in clinical investigation, clinical informatics
Dharnidharka, Lozovatsky named to newly created roles.
Medical Campus & Community
October 1, 2020
Podcast: The making of a fast, accurate saliva test for COVID-19
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on a saliva test developed by School of Medicine scientists to detect the virus that causes COVID-19.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
September 30, 2020
Stem cells offer new glimpse at how the placenta emerges—and how the fetus-sustaining organ can fail
Source: Science
September 29, 2020
Kerschensteiner honored for work with neural circuits, visual system
Lauded by Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
National Leaders
September 28, 2020
Cerebral palsy also has genetic underpinnings
Long thought a disease of environmental triggers, new study finds rare mutations in single genes that can cause disorder.
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September 24, 2020
‘A journey of a lifetime’
Students embark on medical journeys during pandemic, new curriculum rollout.
Medical Campus & Community
September 24, 2020
Antibodies protect against wide range of influenza B virus strains
Findings point the way to developing a broad-spectrum flu drug.
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September 23, 2020
U.S. reaches COVID-19 milestone: Death toll is over 200,000
Source: NPR/Morning Edition
September 22, 2020
Cancer centers to address pandemic’s impact on cancer prevention, treatment
As a participating site, Siteman Cancer Cancer will help examine how COVID-19 is affecting medically underserved populations..
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September 18, 2020
Maddox selected as American College of Cardiology trustee
Will serve three-year term on organization’s board of trustees.
National Leaders
September 17, 2020
Westerhouse honored with AAMC Distinguished Service Award
Head of Medical Public Affairs recognized by Association of American Medical Colleges Group on Institutional Advancement.
National Leaders
September 17, 2020
William H. Danforth, chancellor emeritus, trustee emeritus, dies at 94
Led university into era of remarkable accomplishment in higher education, scholarship, clinical care.
Medical Campus & Community, Obituaries
September 17, 2020
Schwarz elected vice president of radiation research society
Radiation oncologist will become society president in 2022.
National Leaders
September 17, 2020
Buchman elected president of neurotology society
Head of otolaryngology first will serve year as president-elect.
National Leaders