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Friday, Oct. 16, 2026

Top stories

Osteoarthritis therapy study advances with ARPA-H funding

The $17 million will support a WashU Medicine collaboration with CRISPR Therapeutics and SynGenix, a WashU startup, to move a single-injection treatment to reverse joint damage into clinical trials.


Using AI to fight misinformation works, study finds

Artificial intelligence could help counter election misinformation at the same speed that false narratives spread, according to new research from WashU and Caltech.


‘Edward E. Boccia: Painter of Nightmares and Dreams’

A new book, “Edward E. Boccia: Painter of Nightmares and Dreams,” revisits the life and work of the St. Louis painter, who taught at WashU from 1951-1986. Plus, a new local exhibition will feature dozens of paintings.


WashU to adopt Okanagan Charter, boosting well-being support

WashU will formally adopt the Okanagan Charter, reinforcing the university’s commitment to making health and well-being an integral part of campus culture and decision-making.


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Even in the rain

WashU in the News

Keto diet slashes liver fat by 67%: new study reveals massive advantage over low-fat diets


Muscle & Fitness


Physicians’ group calls for ban on raw milk — as it’s becoming increasingly popular in the US


The Guardian (U.K.)


Secret shoppers confirm safety standards at US psilocybin centers


U.S. News & World Report | Healthday


Doctor answers questions about pope’s surgery, diagnosis


Fox 2 St. Louis


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Campus and community news

Research Wire

WashU Medicine psychiatry researcher Jan Kubanek was recognized with the One Mind Rising Star Award for his work on applying ultrasound to map and modulate brain circuits involved in depression.


Research Wire

WashU McKelvey Engineering’s Chi Li received a grant from NASA to fine-tune a tool that will be used to understand how weather and atmospheric conditions evolve over time.


Perspectives

‘The problem with football helmets’

Arts & Sciences’ Noah Cohan takes part in a podcast episode discussing the safety of playing football. His book about the history of helmets will be released next year.


99% Invisible


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