In this digital age, monitoring, security breaches and hacks of sensitive data are common. Some argue privacy has no place in this big data environment. In a new paper, privacy law expert Neil M. Richards, JD, makes the case that privacy rules will be an essential and valuable part of our digital future.

The heart holds its own pool of immune cells capable of helping it heal after injury, according to new research in mice at the School of Medicine. The findings may have implications for treating heart failure in humans.

A Brown School study, led by Matthew W. Kreuter, PhD, suggests that public health agencies could borrow some methods from the business world. Employing a “long tail” strategy, as many new businesses do, could make greater progress toward eliminating health disparities, the study finds.

Safe Trick or Treat welcomed about 300 St. Louis-area youngsters — including 1-year-old Lazaro Miller and 11-year-old Tania Clark — to the South 40 on Oct. 25. Wash U students offered candy and played games with the youngsters.