The Record

Copycat evolution

Biologist Jonathan Losos, in Arts & Sciences, has documented evidence of a kind of “copycat” evolution between extremely short-faced breeds of cats and dogs. Generations of intentional breeding have led to animal shapes that humans prefer.

Immunotherapy improves survival of some cancer patients

An international clinical trial co-led by WashU Medicine found that an immunotherapy drug improved survival for patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer.

WashU Expert on federal court order and rule of law

WashU election law expert Travis Crum said a preliminary injunction blocking two major provisions of a controversial executive order by the Trump administration targeting federal voter registration procedures is a victory for the rule of law.

Research Wire

A new analysis, led by WashU Medicine researcher Tychele Turner and published in Cell Genomics, examines how certain proteins in human cells are implicated in both cancer and neurodevelopmental disorders, but behave differently, complicating potential interventions.

Notables

The WashU Empower program will receive a “What’s Right with the Region” Award from Focus St. Louis in May. An initiative of the School of Continuing & Professional Studies, the program gives individuals with limited English proficiency next-level English and professional skills.