The Record
Friday, April 3, 2026
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Compound clears cellular waste, protects neurons in dementia model
New research from WashU Medicine adds to growing evidence that helping brain cells break down and eliminate their own cellular waste is a promising treatment strategy for a variety of neurodegenerative diseases.
WashU announces 2026-27 Great Artists Series
The Department of Music in WashU Arts & Sciences has announced its 2026-27 Great Artists Series lineup. The series will include five regular performances and a special celebration with Grammy-winning pianist Yuja Wang.
Ghostly particles: Is dark radiation masquerading as neutrinos?
New research suggests that neutrinos in the early universe may have transformed into a previously unknown form of radiation. A study led by physicist Bhupal Dev in Arts & Sciences offers a new way to explain certain puzzling observations.
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WashU in the News
Australia investigates social media companies’ compliance with child safety laws
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Artemis II sends humans around the moon for first time since Apollo
Science News
How St. Louis’ plant science industry attracts business and innovation to the region
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Prime time for fiber optics in the brain to revolutionize brain research and medical treatments
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Campus and community news
The Jewish Federation of St. Louis has renamed its annual professional leadership achievement award in honor of the WashU Brown School’s Barry Rosenberg. This year’s winner is WashU alumna Jacqueline Ulin Levey, CEO of WashU Hillel.
Perspectives
Anthrax‑causing bacteria have dwelled in soil for centuries
Hannah Kinzer, a PhD candidate at WashU Public Health, writes about her research studying how diseases move through people, animals and the environment.
the conversation
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Who Knew WashU? Question: How many of WashU Bears teams’ 29 national championships have been won by women’s sports? Answer: C) Women’s teams have won 25, or 86%, of WashU’s NCAA national titles. The most recent was women’s indoor track and field in March. Congrats to this week’s winner, WashU Medicine alumnus Scott Sagel, who will receive an “I Knew WashU” prize! |