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November 15, 2017
Bruchas named Mallinckrodt Professor of Anesthesiology
Studies underpinnings of anxiety, addiction, depression.
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November 9, 2017
Can laughing gas help deter suicide?
Researchers studying use of nitrous oxide for patients hospitalized for suicide risk.
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November 2, 2017
In autism, too many brain connections may be at root of condition
Learning, social issues may reflect neuronal miscommunication.
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November 1, 2017
Penny-wise, pound-foolish decisions explained by neurons’ firing
Spending decisions influenced by adaptation in neural circuits.
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October 30, 2017
Early childhood adversities linked to health problems in tweens, teens
Study is first to point to brain changes that underlie poor health in some children.
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October 27, 2017
$5.9 million aimed at gathering data on older motorists’ driving habits
Data may help people drive safely for longer.
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October 24, 2017
Large declines seen in teen substance abuse, delinquency
Surveys over a decade indicate positive behavioral shifts.
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October 20, 2017
Exercise, mindfulness, drug therapy tested in older adults
Goals of research are to improve thinking, find better ways to relieve depression.
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October 16, 2017
Inside an epidemic
Overcoming America’s opioid crisis starts with understanding abuse patterns.
Outlook Magazine
October 13, 2017
$3.7 million to help research neurological disorders linked to manganese
Focus in South Africa, where most manganese found.
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October 9, 2017
Alzheimer’s gene poses both risk — and benefits
Study suggests role of inflammation in brain disease is complicated.
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October 2, 2017
Making the invisible visible
Imaging center brings the science of life to light.
Outlook Magazine
September 21, 2017
Clues to ancient past: baby mummy, dinosaur skulls scanned
Detailed images aid efforts to learn about ancient Egyptian life, dinosaur brain development.
News Release, Photo Gallery
September 20, 2017
Newly ID’d role of major Alzheimer’s gene suggests possible therapeutic target
Blocking ApoE4 in brain may prevent nerve cell death, inflammation.
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September 20, 2017
Conference to focus on early brain development, social outcomes
Universitywide initiative explores intersection of neuroscience and societal issues.
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September 15, 2017
Chen named Shelden Professor in Anesthesiology
Expert in itch discovered first itch-specific gene.
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September 14, 2017
Medical history can point to earlier Parkinson’s disease diagnosis
Algorithm could alert doctors to evaluate for the disease.
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September 14, 2017
Medical students not trained to prescribe medical marijuana
Many states allow medical pot, but few med schools address it.
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September 11, 2017
Does improving cardiovascular health reduce risk of dementia?
People at risk for Alzheimer’s sought for study.
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September 7, 2017
Potential new therapy relieves chronic itch
FDA-approved arthritis drug may work in new ways to fight itch.
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August 10, 2017
Test uses nanotechnology to quickly diagnose Zika virus
May be possible to use approach with other emerging infectious diseases.
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August 10, 2017
Alzheimer’s risk linked to energy shortage in brain’s immune cells
Energizing the cells in mice limits damage to neurons.
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July 27, 2017
Scientists become research subjects in after-hours brain-scanning project
Unique features of individual brains captured.
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July 26, 2017
Anxious? Cellular roots of anxiety identified
Specific neurons fire when there’s a chance of a bad experience.
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July 20, 2017
Klein named vice provost and associate dean for graduate education
Physician-scientist to lead Division of Biology & Biomedical Sciences.
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July 19, 2017
Blood test IDs key Alzheimer’s marker
Study findings are significant step in predicting disease risk.
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July 13, 2017
Strategy to battle opioid epidemic encourages multilevel approach
Washington University pain expert among researchers to author new recommendations.
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July 12, 2017
In autism, genes drive early eye gaze abnormalities
Twin study reveals strong genetic influences on how infants visually explore social world.
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July 10, 2017
Sleep, Alzheimer’s link explained
Poor sleep leads to increase in Alzheimer's proteins associated with cognitive decline.
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June 14, 2017
Caring for mom and baby
Children’s outcomes improve when perinatal mental health issues are addressed.
Outlook Magazine
June 8, 2017
Special brain scans may predict autism in high-risk babies
Source: U.S. News & World Report
June 5, 2017
Two medical students named Howard Hughes fellows
Prestigious award grants a year of mentored research.
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May 30, 2017
Drug believed to reduce postoperative pain and delirium does neither
Study shows ketamine may spur hallucinations, nightmares in older patients.
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May 26, 2017
Mind-controlled device helps stroke patients retrain brains to move paralyzed hands
Device reads brain signals, converts them into motion.
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May 4, 2017
Faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences
Van Essen and Sibley among Washington University’s four new academy members.
Source: Washington University News
April 27, 2017
Van Essen, Sadat to receive 2017 faculty achievement awards
Leuthardt to be honored for innovation and entrepreneurship.
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