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April 27, 2021

Stroke-recovery device using brain-computer interface receives FDA market authorization

Innovative multidisciplinary research at Washington University led to development of 'breakthrough' device.

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April 20, 2021

Sleeping too little in middle age may increase dementia risk, study finds

Source: New York Times

April 17, 2021

Does the pandemic have your brain in a fog? Doctors say you’re not alone

Source: NPR

April 16, 2021

Washington University researchers to design detectors of airborne SARS-CoV-2

Alzheimer’s researchers, aerosol engineer team up to develop rapid screening tools.

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April 16, 2021

Njoku named director of pediatric anesthesiology division

Also becomes anesthesiologist-in-chief at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

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April 13, 2021

Consortium to investigate role of neurofilament light chain in neurodegenerative diseases

School of Medicine researchers help lead academic-industry partnership.

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April 1, 2021

Mice with hallucination-like behaviors reveal insight into psychotic illness

Study in mice and people offers new approach to investigating mental illnesses.

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March 29, 2021

Brain Tumor Center established at Siteman Cancer Center

Neurosurgeon and scientist Albert H. Kim appointed director.

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March 24, 2021

Zika virus helps destroy deadly brain cancer in mice

Virus-based therapy may unlock potential of immunotherapy for glioblastoma.

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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.

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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.

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March 15, 2021

International Alzheimer’s clinical trial to test tau drugs

Antibody is first of 3 tau drugs to be evaluated.

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March 11, 2021

Combating COVID-19: Labs pivot to fight a common enemy

Labs retooled to investigate how the virus causes disease and to develop drugs, vaccines and diagnostics.

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March 7, 2021

Finding a possible early treatment for COVID-19 in a 40-year-old antidepressant

Source: CBS News/60 Minutes

March 2, 2021

Opioid overdose reduced in patients taking buprenorphine

Study indicates the drug is effective in opioid users who also take benzodiazepines for anxiety, other conditions .

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February 26, 2021

Electrical signaling in cells focus of $8.8 million grant

Scientists to explore cells' ion channels in seeking new treatments for arrythmias, epilepsy, other disorders.

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February 17, 2021

Protein linked to Alzheimer’s, strokes cleared from brain blood vessels

In mice, antibody removes amyloid, improves vessel function without raising risk of brain bleeds.

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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.

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January 14, 2021

Acute itching in eczema patients linked to environmental allergens

Newly identified pathway explains why antihistamine drugs often don’t work to control severe itch.

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January 12, 2021

Doctors test popular anti-depressant to see if it fights off COVID-19

Source: CNN

December 28, 2020

Common brain malformation traced to its genetic roots

Discovery could aid early screening, shed light on how Chiari malformation arises.

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December 16, 2020

Protein involved in removing Alzheimer’s buildup linked to circadian rhythm

Brain protein helps explain link between circadian rhythm, Alzheimer’s disease.

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December 8, 2020

Bateman, Diamond, Hultgren named to National Academy of Inventors

School of Medicine scientists honored for innovation.

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December 7, 2020

Novel form of Alzheimer’s protein found in spinal fluid indicates stage of the disease

Discovery could lead to better diagnostics, speed efforts to find treatment.

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November 24, 2020

Severe scoliosis in African Americans focus of $3.2 million grant

Study examines genetic risk factors associated with spinal curvature.

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November 19, 2020

Young people with disabilities focus of COVID-19 testing grant

$5 million grant to fund saliva tests for students, teachers, staff in schools operated by Special School District of St. Louis County.

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November 12, 2020

Fluvoxamine may prevent serious illness in COVID-19 patients

Antidepressant drug repurposed for patients with coronavirus infection.

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November 4, 2020

Improving emergency care for people with dementia is focus of new grant

Washington University among 4 institutions to share total of $7.5 million from NIH to study, improve care in emergency departments.

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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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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 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 15, 2020

Neuroscientist Ponce named a 2020 Packard fellow

One of only 20 nationwide to achieve this honor.

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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 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 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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September 14, 2020

Older people with early, asymptomatic Alzheimer’s at risk of falls

Even without cognitive problems, those with Alzheimer’s-related brain damage at increased risk of falls.

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