The Record

Stimulant ADHD medications work differently than thought

In a new study, WashU Medicine researchers found that widely prescribed drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall don’t affect attention-controlling regions of the brain, as previously thought, but rather act on areas involved in wakefulness and reward.

WashU Experts: Trump’s foreign ambitions

Faculty experts in political science, history and law at WashU discuss the recent capture of the Venezuelan president and offer context about President Donald Trump’s latest challenges to international order.

Mapping the dance of circadian synchrony

WashU biology and engineering researchers have found a way to better track circadian brain signals that synchronize the body clocks.

Jupiter’s moon Europa has seafloor that may be quiet, lifeless

A new study led by planetary scientists in Arts & Sciences suggests the icy moon Europa lacks the undersea activity needed to support life.

Notables

Biologist Toby Pennington, in Arts & Sciences, recently was installed as the inaugural David and Dorothy Kemper Professor. Pennington’s research focuses on plant biodiversity in Latin America.

Notables

ShiNung Ching, an expert in neuroengineering, has been named chair of the Preston M. Green Department of Electrical & Systems Engineering at the McKelvey School of Engineering.

Announcements

Submissions sought for data competition

The second annual WashU Data Viz competition is now open and accepting submissions until Jan. 25. Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate.

Donald Clayton, former leader in Medical Public Affairs

Donald “Don” E. Clayton, a former associate vice chancellor of Medical Public Affairs at WashU Medicine, died Jan. 8 after a respiratory illness. He was 71.