Antibodies block viruses that cause arthritis, infections

Researchers at the School of Medicine have found antibodies that protect against specific mosquito-borne viruses that cause arthritis and brain infections. The findings could lead to a universal therapy or vaccine for the viruses.

Class of 2025 celebrates Convocation

The university’s Class of 2025 may still be new to one another, campus and St. Louis. And yet, Convocation in Brookings Quadrangle on Saturday, Aug. 28, served as a homecoming for its 1,994 members.

Neurons in visual cortex of the brain ‘drift’ over time

New research from physicists in Arts & Sciences reveals that neurons in the visual cortex — the part of the brain that processes visual stimuli — respond differently to the same kind of stimulus over time.

Foreign-born adolescents have more suicidal thoughts

As tensions continue to run high in the Middle East, a new study from the Brown School finds that adolescents from the conflict-affected region who are residing in the United States have lower levels of resilience and a heightened risk of suicide ideation compared with their American-born peers.

Notables

Anna Gonzalez, vice chancellor for student affairs at Washington University, has announced new titles and roles for her leadership team.

Announcements

The university’s Department of Athletics and Recreation has announced a construction project that will renovate the varsity softball and intramural field.

Announcements

Proposals sought for Teaching Gallery

The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum is now accepting proposals for the spring 2022 Teaching Gallery exhibition. The deadline is Sept. 7. The gallery is dedicated to exhibiting works from the museum’s collection with direct connections to WashU courses.