Alzheimer’s progresses faster in those with Down syndrome

A new study by researchers at the School of Medicine shows that Alzheimer’s disease both starts earlier and moves faster in people with Down syndrome. The finding may have important implications for the treatment and care of this vulnerable group of patients.

Nine WashU faculty elected to AAAS

Nine WashU faculty members are among the 502 new fellows selected by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the most distinct honors in the scientific community.

Unlocking the ‘chain of worms’

Biologist B. Duygu Özpolat in Arts & Sciences published a single-cell atlas for a highly regenerative annelid worm. This research may help inform stem cell technologies and regenerative medicine down the line.

Notables

This year’s Gerry and Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award recipients have been honored. These members of the WashU community have shown exemplary commitment to service and engagement within the St. Louis area.

Research Wire

Yifan Dai, at the McKelvey School of Engineering, along with colleagues at Rice and Duke universities, identified a protein nanostructure that plays a role in certain microorganisms’ cellular structure. The work paves the way toward more efficient biotechnological and biomedical applications.