Dual-antibody therapies effective against variants

New School of Medicine research suggests that some antibody-based drugs made from combinations of two antibodies are effective against a wide range of variants of the novel coronavirus.

Bauers’ generous gift will establish leadership academy

George and Carol Bauer, longtime generous university benefactors, have made a $6 million commitment to establish a new leadership and character development initiative for the Danforth Scholars Program.

Protein linked to heart health potential target for dementia

School of Medicine scientists have found that high levels of a normal protein associated with reduced heart disease also protect against Alzheimer’s-like damage in mice, opening up new approaches to slowing or stopping brain damage and cognitive decline.

Evidence-based public health instruction shows results

A recent evaluation by a team of researchers at the Brown School and other universities found that training in evidence-based public health practices improves practitioner skill levels.

A new piece of the quantum computing puzzle

Jung-Tsung Shen at the McKelvey School of Engineering has developed a groundbreaking quantum logic gate that brings quantum computing closer to reality.

Research Wire

Physicist Brian Rauch, in Arts & Sciences, co-authored a study in Physical Review Letters that suggests that certain cosmic rays move through the galaxy differently. The research addresses fundamental questions about how matter is generated and distributed across the universe.

Notables

The Financial Intermediation Research Society has awarded a lifetime achievement award to Anjan Thakor, the John E. Simon Professor of Finance at Olin Business School.

Notables

The Office of Public Affairs’ magazine, multimedia and news teams recently received gold and silver 2021 Circle of Excellence Awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. The awards recognize exceptional work in alumni relations, communications and marketing at educational institutions.