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June 9, 2023
Gordon wins Spain’s Asturias Award
Gut microbiome pioneer receives one of highest honors in Spanish-speaking world.
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June 9, 2023
Study reveals how treatment-resistant prostate cancer provides its own hormonal fuel
Findings, in mice, suggest potential treatment strategy.
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June 8, 2023
Children’s brain scans provide clues to processing of emotional cues
As children age, such brain activity becomes similar to how the brains of peers process such cues.
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June 5, 2023
Donated kidneys from deceased COVID-19 patients are safe to transplant
Study finds that such organs don't transmit virus that causes COVID-19.
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May 25, 2023
Wearable, light-based brain-imaging tech to be commercialized with aid of NIH grant
Scientists, engineers receive small-business development grant.
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May 22, 2023
Siteman Cancer Center launches cancer screening initiative to address racial disparities
Initiative includes educational campaign, opportunities for free prostate cancer screenings in St. Louis area.
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May 18, 2023
Research in mice offers clues for vaccinating against deadly bacteria
New therapies urgently needed for antibiotic-resistant Klebsiella.
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May 17, 2023
Findings may lead to improved insulin-secreting cells derived from stem cells
Researchers ID shortcomings in stem cell-derived beta cells, paving way to improved diabetes treatments.
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May 11, 2023
WashU Medicine joins national effort to ID genetic differences within the body
WashU receives $22.5 million for NIH’s Somatic Mosaicism across Human Tissues Network.
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May 10, 2023
Detailed human pangenome reference captures human diversity
Scientists reveal more complete, diverse collection of genome sequences.
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May 5, 2023
Change in breast density over time linked to cancer risk
Monitoring density in each breast could help assess risk.
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May 3, 2023
Red flags indicate risk for early-onset colorectal cancer
Recognizing signs and symptoms earlier could reduce diagnostic delays, improve survival.
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May 3, 2023
Bloodstream infections in preemies may originate from their gut microbiomes
Findings could guide future treatment, prevention strategies.
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May 3, 2023
Discovery suggests route to safer pain medications
Targeting opioid receptor pathway could treat pain without addiction, hallucinations.
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May 1, 2023
Stress increases Alzheimer’s risk in female mice but not males
Alzheimer’s proteins rise sharply in response to stress in female mice.
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April 28, 2023
Woodard named head of Department of Radiology
Cardiothoracic imaging expert brings strengths in research, education, leadership.
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April 25, 2023
Drug for rare form of ALS, based in part on WashU research, approved by FDA
Washington University neurologist led international trials of the drug, tofersen.
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April 25, 2023
COVID-19 vaccine appears more effective if received around midday
Circadian rhythm may help determine when a vaccine offers the most protection.
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April 20, 2023
Sleeping pill reduces levels of Alzheimer’s proteins
More research needed to determine if sleep medications prevent, delay Alzheimer’s.
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April 19, 2023
Mind-body connection is built into brain, study suggests
Findings point to brain areas that integrate planning, purpose, physiology, behavior, movement.
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April 17, 2023
Investigational drug may improve stem cell transplantation for multiple myeloma patients
If approved, drug could change standard care.
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April 13, 2023
Grant supports training physician-scientists in cancer research
Funding aims to increase number of physicians driving innovative research in oncology.
Medical Campus & Community, News Release
April 11, 2023
New approach targets norovirus, world’s leading cause of foodborne infection
Dual vaccine comprising two diarrhea-causing viruses generates antibodies against both.
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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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