Reidentifying faces from genomic data difficult

Despite others’ previous claims, the lab of Yevgeniy Vorobeychik at the McKelvey School of Engineering and collaborators have determined it’s not so easy for a neural network to recreate a person’s face from DNA.

Ultrashort-pulse lasers kill bacterial superbugs, spores

Researchers at the School of Medicine have found that multidrug-resistant bacteria and bacterial spores can be killed by ultrashort-pulse lasers. The findings could lead to new ways to sterilize wounds and blood products without damaging human cells.

Search begins for new university police chief

Shantay Bolton, executive vice chancellor for administration and chief administrative officer, has appointed a committee to identify candidates for the position of chief of the Washington University Police Department.

Social media and well-being during COVID-19

Research from the lab of Renee J. Thompson in Arts & Sciences shows social media use associated with mixed outcomes when it comes to well-being during the pandemic.

WashU Expert on Supreme Court abortion challenges

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh suggested the court should take a neutral position on the divisive question of abortion during oral arguments this week. In fact, Roe v. Wade does exactly that, argues Susan Appleton, a School of Law expert on reproductive rights.

Notables

Nine faculty members at the School of Medicine have been elected fellows of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). Fellowship in IDSA is considered among the highest honors in the field of infectious diseases.

Notables

The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic at the School of Law recently received a $100,000 grant for 2022 by the Taxpayer Advocate Service, an independent branch of the Internal Revenue Service.