The Record
Monday, April 13, 2026
Top stories
When does the body clock begin to synchronize with local time?
New research from biologists in WashU Arts & Sciences shows that a mother helps to set the biological clock for her babies while they are still in the womb. The work can help identify sensitive developmental windows during pregnancy.
Putting the ‘forever’ in Forest Park
Forest Park habitat restoration efforts have paid off. Surveys of bird species reveal increases in biodiversity over decades in the urban wildlife area in the heart of St. Louis, according to new research from scientists with the Living Earth Collaborative.
Baer installed as Knight Family Professor
Markus Baer, vice dean of executive education at Olin Business School, has been installed as the Knight Family Professor of Organizational Behavior. Baer’s current research focus is on innovation.
WashU in the News
Team approach to lowering high blood pressure worked even in ‘a tough landscape’
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Understanding the Waffle House index
Automotive Fleet
WashU breaks ground this summer on 600-student dorm to replace historic buildings
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WashU’s tick hunter is tracking and investigating the threat of ticks to human health
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WashU launches doctoral program in neuroengineering
WashU will launch a doctoral program in neuroengineering in fall 2027, one of only a few in the United States.
Perspectives
About 80% of breast cancer biopsies turn out benign; new imaging tool promises clearer diagnoses
Quing Zhu, a professor at WashU McKelvey Engineering, writes about her work to improve imaging technology and reduce unnecessary breast biopsies, which can cause anxiety, higher medical costs and potential surgical complications.
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