Neuroscience October 2, 2023 $8 million awarded to study root causes of brain cell death in fatal pediatric diseasesTeam science approach leverages expertise of researchers from diverse fields.News Release September 27, 2023 Noninvasive, ultrasound-based brain biopsy is feasible, safe in peopleSonobiopsies generate genetic, molecular data to inform treatment decisions for brain diseases.News Release September 20, 2023 How do toxic proteins accumulate in Alzheimer’s and other diseases?Key steps leading to such accumulation identified; could inform new therapeutic approaches.News Release August 31, 2023 Mennerick named director of Division of Biology & Biomedical SciencesPsychiatry researcher aims to break down academic silos, enhance student experience.News Release August 29, 2023 How do developing brains assemble and organize themselves?Brain areas marked by distinct activity patterns very early, marsupial study shows.News Release, Video August 16, 2023 What to know about the new Alzheimer’s drug LeqembiWashington University involved in clinical trials, will offer drug in collaboration with BJC HealthCare.News Release August 4, 2023 Meeting the health challenges of climate changeMedical students at WashU and nationally are calling for more education on climate change.Outlook Magazine August 3, 2023 Cognitive function in Down syndrome-associated Alzheimer’s focus of grantNIH-supported study lays groundwork for Alzheimer’s clinical trials involving people with intellectual disabilities.News Release August 2, 2023 Study defines disparities in memory careProvides baseline to measure progress toward racial equity in care for Alzheimer’s disease.News Release July 31, 2023 Scientists develop breath test that rapidly detects COVID-19 virusTest results available in less than a minute.News Release July 13, 2023 Tau-based biomarker tracks Alzheimer’s progressionNovel marker found in cerebrospinal fluid also could speed development of Alzheimer’s drugs.News Release June 28, 2023 Improved orthopedic health doesn’t necessarily mean improved mental healthStudy indicates anxiety improves only with major health progress, but depression does not.News Release June 27, 2023 Poverty negatively impacts structural wiring in children’s brains, study indicatesReducing obesity, boosting cognitive enrichment may improve kids’ brain health.News Release June 15, 2023 Diagnosis of rare, genetic muscle disease improved by new approachAccurate diagnosis is a crucial step toward appropriate treatment.News Release June 14, 2023 Altered gut bacteria may be early sign of Alzheimer’s diseaseGut microbes of people with pre-symptomatic Alzheimer’s differ from those of healthy people.News Release June 8, 2023 Children’s brain scans provide clues to processing of emotional cuesAs children age, such brain activity becomes similar to how the brains of peers process such cues.News Release May 3, 2023 Discovery suggests route to safer pain medicationsTargeting opioid receptor pathway could treat pain without addiction, hallucinations.News Release May 1, 2023 Stress increases Alzheimer’s risk in female mice but not malesAlzheimer’s proteins rise sharply in response to stress in female mice.News Release April 25, 2023 Drug for rare form of ALS, based in part on WashU research, approved by FDAWashington University neurologist led international trials of the drug, tofersen.News Release, Video April 20, 2023 Sleeping pill reduces levels of Alzheimer’s proteinsMore research needed to determine if sleep medications prevent, delay Alzheimer’s.News Release April 19, 2023 Mind-body connection is built into brain, study suggestsFindings point to brain areas that integrate planning, purpose, physiology, behavior, movement.News Release April 6, 2023 COVID-19 patients’ blood plasma shows who is most likely to become severely illSpecific proteins in plasma signal who eventually may need ventilators, face poor outcomes.News Release March 28, 2023 Anesthesiology Control Tower helps detect emergencies before they ariseRemote team and machine learning help anesthesia clinicians head off and troubleshoot rare but potentially life-threatening events.Outlook Magazine March 28, 2023 Rogers, Smyser awarded MERIT grant for research on preterm babiesGrant totaling more than $7 million could be extended in 5 years.News Release March 22, 2023 Multiple substance use disorders may share inherited genetic signatureFindings could lead to universal therapies for alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, opioid addictions.News Release March 21, 2023 Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center is increasing equity for African AmericansThe WashU center has become a national model for building relationships and boosting diversity in clinical trials.Outlook Magazine March 8, 2023 Discovery of T cells’ role in Alzheimer’s, related diseases, suggests new treatment strategyFindings, in mice, open up drug development possibilities for brain diseases linked to tau protein.News Release March 3, 2023 Adding antipsychotic med to antidepressant may help older adults with treatment-resistant depressionFor some patients, 2 different medications better than antidepressant alone.News Release February 26, 2023 Why aren’t doctors screening older Americans for anxiety?Source: New York Times February 9, 2023 Disrupted flow of brain fluid may underlie neurodevelopmental disordersNew imaging technique reveals circulation patterns in developing brain.News Release January 12, 2023 Gut bacteria affect brain health, mouse study showsFindings suggest new approach to treating Alzheimer’s, other neurodegenerative diseases.News Release December 14, 2022 WashU, Eisai form drug discovery collaborationFocus is on therapies for Alzheimer’s, other neurodegenerative diseases.News Release December 13, 2022 Exercise, mindfulness don’t appear to boost cognitive function in older adultsIn healthy older adults, neither led to measurable improvements after 6 months, 18 months.News Release December 6, 2022 Study supports urging smoking-cessation treatment to patients in cancer careNational study shows cancer centers help patients stop smoking.News Release December 5, 2022 Immunotherapy eliminates disease-causing cells in mice with MS-like diseaseSuccessful cancer treatment approach extended to autoimmune disease.News Release December 1, 2022 Living Well Center provides health care rather than sick careFocus on lifestyle factors addresses chronic pain, surgery preparation, overall health.Outlook Magazine Posts navigation ‹ Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 17 Next ›
