What to know about the new Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi

The Food and Drug Administration has granted full approval to Leqembi for patients in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The School of Medicine’s Barbara Joy Snider, MD, PhD, answers questions about the drug.

Study: Atmospheric circulation weakens following eruptions

An international team of scientists — including Bronwen Konecky in Arts & Sciences — found that volcanic eruptions can cause the Pacific Walker Circulation to temporarily weaken. The study is published in Nature.

Unequal inheritances on the rise, study finds

More than one-third of parents with wills plan to divide their estates unequally among their children, according to new research by Robert Pollak, at Olin Business School. The research also found that 30% of Americans 70 and older don’t have a will.

WashU Expert on acing the college transition

In this highly polarized, post-lockdown world, the college transition can seem especially difficult. WashU happiness expert Tim Bono explains how students can set themselves up for success.

Notables

“Urban Archaeology: Lost Buildings of St. Louis,” a new exhibition curated by WashU’s Michael Allen, will open Sept. 8 at the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts.

Notables

The American Astronomical Society honored William B. McKinnon, of Arts & Sciences, with the 2023 Kuiper Prize for outstanding contributions to planetary science.

Research Wire

A new study led by the Brown School’s Ross Brownson surveyed public health departments in the U.S. to understand health equity-related work practices and find ways to bolster equity-focused work in chronic disease prevention.