The Record

Body’s garbage-collecting cells protect insulin production

WashU Medicine researchers found that immune cells that dispose of the body’s cellular debris can protect insulin-producing cells and prevent Type 1 diabetes in mice.

WashU team wins $3.9M to provide cameras for gamma-ray observatory

A team of WashU researchers and engineers will build cameras for the world’s largest high-energy gamma-ray observatory with funding from the National Science Foundation.

WashU tennis players serve St. Louis children

Led by members of the women’s tennis team, the WashU chapter of Second Serves hosts tennis clinics for the community and provides donated rackets and covers, shoes and tennis bags for children.

Research Wire

WashU Medicine researchers led by Erik Musiek, MD, PhD, discovered in mice that inhibition of a protein that controls the daily cycling of metabolism and inflammation decreases neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease.

Research Wire

Researchers at the McKelvey School of Engineering are developing ways to convert carbon monoxide into organic acids useful for industry, a step toward mitigating the harmful effects of emissions.

Announcements

Reminder: emergency communication test Tuesday

The university plans to test WashU Alerts, its emergency communication system, at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7. The test will encompass all WashU Alert modes.