The Record
Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Top stories
Alzheimer’s disrupts circadian rhythm of brain cells
In a study published in Nature Neuroscience, WashU Medicine researchers showed in mice that Alzheimer’s disease upended the daily activity patterns of hundreds of genes in cells that regulate key brain functions.
To address gun violence, focus more on people, researcher finds
When it comes to curbing gun violence in America, the field of public health should focus less on the guns and more on the human emotions that make people reach for guns to begin with, says researcher Caitlin McMurtry, at the Brown School.
Educator pays tribute to Scullin School’s legacy
PhD candidate VaNetta Clark in Arts & Sciences reflects on the innovative, student-centered spirit of Scullin School in north St. Louis that shaped her journey as an educator. She highlighted the school’s legacy in an exhibit at Olin Library.
Events
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OCT 31 |
Campuswide Halloween costume contest11 a.m.–3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 |
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OCT 31 |
‘Mindfulness and the crisis of belonging’Noon Friday, Oct. 31 |
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NOV 1 |
WashU men’s, women’s soccer teams play11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 |
Social Post of the WeekRanked #1 in best quality of life for a reason
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WashU in the News
Why St. Louis is a world-class art destination
Forbes
Research finds lizards who lose their limbs not only survive but thrive
National Public Radio
Alien worlds may be able to make their own water
Science
How a WashU professor helped make ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ a phenomenon
St. louis post-dispatch
Campus and community news
Farrokh Dehdashti, MD, the Drs. Barry A. and Marilyn J. Siegel Professor of Radiology at WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, has received the Radiological Society of North America’s 2025 Outstanding Researcher Award.
Perspectives
Down with the Count
For a dose of Halloween fun, Richard Chapman, a senior lecturer in film and media studies in Arts & Sciences, writes about visiting with Francis Ford Coppola during the filming of the 1992 movie “Bram Stoker’s Dracula.”
The Source
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Who Knew WashU? Question: Which WashU program offers free hands-on science lessons for kids and parents? Answer: D) The Institute for School Partnership, which has created new fall-focused STEM activities that parents can enjoy with their children. Each year, the ISP supports over 5,000 educators from dozens of public and independent schools. Congrats to this week’s winner, Michelle Givens, who works in patient billing and will receive an “I Knew WashU” luggage tag! |