The Record

Genetic errors may guide drug development

A new study of “beneficial” genetic mutations may provide guidance on new therapies to lower heart attack risk. School of Medicine researchers studied a family with rare mutations in an important gene.

Rice goes rogue

We tend to assume that domestication is a one-way street. But a new study of rice led by an Arts & Sciences researcher shows that different farming methods change the evolutionary pressures on crop plants, and the plants easily “de-domesticate.”

Nobel laureate being inducted into Walk of Fame Thursday

Nobel laureate Rita Levi-Montalcini, who conducted groundbreaking research during her three decades at Washington University, will be posthumously inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame Thursday, April 6.

Increasing savings at tax time

Motivational prompts to save tax refunds and suggested savings amounts for the tax refund can increase saving among low- and moderate-income households, finds a new experimental study from the Brown School.