Neuroscience August 12, 2021 Memory disorders after viral infections focus of $8.7 million grantResearch program investigates link between viral infections, memory problems.News Release August 9, 2021 $33 million to support study comparing anesthetic medicationsUniversity of Michigan and Washington University to coordinate research to determine best anesthetic care.News Release July 8, 2021 New Alzheimer’s treatment targets identifiedStudy points to FDA-approved drugs that have potential to slow or reverse brain damage.News Release June 22, 2021 Lee named head of Department of NeurologyRecognized for expertise in brain injury, impact as mentor.News Release June 21, 2021 Investigational Alzheimer’s drug improves biomarkers of the diseaseInternational clinical trial yields mixed results with unclear cognitive effects but promising biomarker results.News Release June 21, 2021 Protein linked to heart health, disease a potential therapeutic target for dementiaBrain protein reduces Alzheimer’s-like brain damage in mice.News Release June 15, 2021 What makes us sneeze?Molecules, nerve cells in brain trigger sneezes; understanding may point to ways to quell spread of infectious viruses.News Release June 11, 2021 Study finds brain areas involved in seeking information about bad possibilitiesProvides insight into how people decide whether they want to know what future holds.News Release June 9, 2021 Laughing gas relieves symptoms in people with treatment-resistant depressionSingle treatment provides patients with rapid, lasting antidepressant effects.News Release June 3, 2021 Studies reveal skull as unexpected source of brain immunityImmune cells from skull bone marrow guard the brain, spinal cord.News Release May 27, 2021 FDA-approved device will help stroke victims regain use of handsSource: NPR Morning Edition May 26, 2021 Brain tumors caused by normal neuron activity in mice predisposed to such tumorsLight triggers formation, feeds growth of optic nerve tumors.News Release May 17, 2021 Alcohol problems severely undertreatedHeavy drinkers see doctors regularly, but few receive treatment for disorder.News Release May 11, 2021 WashU, Pitt awarded $10.7 million for Alzheimer’s disease researchStudy to look for genetic pathways that lead to formation of plaques, tangles.News Release May 10, 2021 U.S. workers say burnout has gotten worse during pandemicSource: CBS News May 4, 2021 Brain’s lymphatic system tied to Alzheimer’s symptoms in miceSource: The Scientist April 29, 2021 Team developing tool to handle big data generated by advanced imaging toolWashington University collaboration aims to advance 3D imaging of living cells, tissues.News Release, Video April 28, 2021 Draining brain’s debris enhances Alzheimer’s therapies in miceImpaired drainage also may play a role in Alzheimer’s in people.News Release April 27, 2021 Stroke-recovery device using brain-computer interface receives FDA market authorizationInnovative multidisciplinary research at Washington University led to development of 'breakthrough' device.News Release April 20, 2021 Sleeping too little in middle age may increase dementia risk, study findsSource: New York Times April 17, 2021 Does the pandemic have your brain in a fog? Doctors say you’re not aloneSource: NPR April 16, 2021 Washington University researchers to design detectors of airborne SARS-CoV-2Alzheimer’s researchers, aerosol engineer team up to develop rapid screening tools.News Release April 16, 2021 Njoku named director of pediatric anesthesiology divisionAlso becomes anesthesiologist-in-chief at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.News Release April 13, 2021 Consortium to investigate role of neurofilament light chain in neurodegenerative diseasesSchool of Medicine researchers help lead academic-industry partnership.News Release April 1, 2021 Mice with hallucination-like behaviors reveal insight into psychotic illnessStudy in mice and people offers new approach to investigating mental illnesses.News Release March 29, 2021 Brain Tumor Center established at Siteman Cancer CenterNeurosurgeon and scientist Albert H. Kim appointed director.News Release March 24, 2021 Zika virus helps destroy deadly brain cancer in miceVirus-based therapy may unlock potential of immunotherapy for glioblastoma.News Release March 18, 2021 Can changes in driving habits predict cognitive decline in older adults?$10 million in grants supports studies on impact of Alzheimer’s, depression on driving.News Release March 17, 2021 Brain rewires itself after injury ‘on the edge of what’s compatible with life’Stroke suffered as newborn went undetected for 13 years.News Release March 15, 2021 International Alzheimer’s clinical trial to test tau drugsAntibody is first of 3 tau drugs to be evaluated.News Release March 11, 2021 Combating COVID-19: Labs pivot to fight a common enemyLabs retooled to investigate how the virus causes disease and to develop drugs, vaccines and diagnostics.Outlook Magazine March 7, 2021 Finding a possible early treatment for COVID-19 in a 40-year-old antidepressantSource: CBS News/60 Minutes March 2, 2021 Opioid overdose reduced in patients taking buprenorphineStudy indicates the drug is effective in opioid users who also take benzodiazepines for anxiety, other conditions .News Release February 26, 2021 Electrical signaling in cells focus of $8.8 million grantScientists to explore cells' ion channels in seeking new treatments for arrythmias, epilepsy, other disorders.News Release February 17, 2021 Protein linked to Alzheimer’s, strokes cleared from brain blood vesselsIn mice, antibody removes amyloid, improves vessel function without raising risk of brain bleeds.News Release January 27, 2021 How does the immune system keep tabs on the brain?Study finds site of immune surveillance of the brain, points to new ways to target brain inflammation.News Release Posts navigation ‹ Prev 1 … 5 6 7 8 9 … 17 Next ›
