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April 6, 2023
COVID-19 patients’ blood plasma shows who is most likely to become severely ill
Specific proteins in plasma signal who eventually may need ventilators, face poor outcomes.
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April 3, 2023
Keeping COVID-19 in check likely to require periodic boosters
To be effective, boosters should target variants widely different from COVID-19 virus's original strain.
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March 31, 2023
Jumping genes in cancer cells open door to new immunotherapies
Analysis of 33 tumor types identifies new immunotherapy targets.
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March 29, 2023
Scientists aim to develop vaccine against all deadly coronaviruses
$8 million NIH grant supports effort to avert next pandemic.
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March 28, 2023
Rogers, Smyser awarded MERIT grant for research on preterm babies
Grant totaling more than $7 million could be extended in 5 years.
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March 23, 2023
Paxlovid reduces risk of long-term health problems, death from COVID-19
Drug recommended to prevent severe complications of virus.
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March 22, 2023
Multiple substance use disorders may share inherited genetic signature
Findings could lead to universal therapies for alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, opioid addictions.
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March 21, 2023
Link named oncology division director
Leukemia specialist is leader in research, patient care.
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March 14, 2023
Imaging tech produces real-time 3D maps of uterine contractions during labor
Noninvasive technique could shed light on preterm birth.
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March 8, 2023
Discovery of T cells’ role in Alzheimer’s, related diseases, suggests new treatment strategy
Findings, in mice, open up drug development possibilities for brain diseases linked to tau protein.
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March 8, 2023
Two-pronged immunotherapy eliminates metastatic breast cancer in mice
Suggests a new approach for treating breast cancers that have spread to bone.
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March 7, 2023
COVID-19 infections raise risk of long-term gastrointestinal problems
Addressing lingering GI issues critical part of post-infection care.
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March 3, 2023
Adding antipsychotic med to antidepressant may help older adults with treatment-resistant depression
For some patients, 2 different medications better than antidepressant alone.
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March 2, 2023
Possible treatment strategy identified for bone marrow failure syndrome
Researchers working with pharma collaborations to develop better treatments.
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February 16, 2023
WashU research spurs changes to global guidelines for feeding malnourished kids
Reformulation of therapeutic food boosts children’s brain development, IQ.
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February 16, 2023
Cancer patients who don’t respond to immunotherapy lack crucial immune cells
Boosting such cells may help more patients benefit from immunotherapy.
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February 16, 2023
Fauci to speak at WashU Medicine Commencement
Nation’s top infectious diseases expert for decades to address graduating medical students.
Medical Campus & Community, News Release
February 9, 2023
Computer model IDs roles of individual genes in early embryonic development
May provide insight into birth defects, miscarriage, cancer.
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February 9, 2023
Needlemans commit $15 million to boost drug discovery
Gift from longtime WashU benefactors to advance promising drug targets into early clinical trials .
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February 9, 2023
Disrupted flow of brain fluid may underlie neurodevelopmental disorders
New imaging technique reveals circulation patterns in developing brain.
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February 3, 2023
Walter named deputy chief information officer
Also named associate vice chancellor; will deliver information technology strategy.
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January 31, 2023
Swamidass named AAAS fellow
Recognized for contributions to computational biology, outreach to faith communities.
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January 27, 2023
Patients with brain cancer may benefit from treatment to boost white blood cells
Blocking immune suppressor cells in mice with glioblastoma improved survival .
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January 26, 2023
Gordon receives Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research
'Father of the field' honored for gut microbiome research.
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