Brain inflammation triggers muscle weakness after infections
Research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis reveals how brain inflammation triggers extreme muscle weakness across several diseases, including viral infection, bacterial infection and Alzheimer’s disease.
Chen awarded two Scialog grants to study the molecular basis of cognition
Yao Chen, an assistant professor of neuroscience at the School of Medicine, is part of two teams that have been awarded grants to study the molecular processes that underlie memory and cognition.
‘You think, so you can dance’
In “The Neuroscience of Movement,” dancer and research scientist Elinor Harrison introduces students to the complex neural processes that allow us to coordinate thought, action and perception.
New technology allows researchers to precisely, flexibly modulate brain
Researchers at Washington University have developed a noninvasive technology combining a holographic acoustic device with genetic engineering that allows them to precisely target affected neurons in the brain.
Study aims to understand genetics of Parkinson’s disease in Black people
School of Medicine researchers have joined an international study aimed at understanding the gene changes that may lead to Parkinson’s disease in Black and African American people.
Lucey receives sleep science award
Brendan P. Lucey, MD, a professor of neurology at the School of Medicine, has been awarded the 2024 Sleep Science Award from the American Academy of Neurology in recognition of his distinguished contributions to the neurology and neuroscience of sleep.
Uncovering ‘the basis of humanity’ one puzzle at a time
For WashU MD/PhD student Sid Sivakumar, studying the brain is like constructing a crossword puzzle. Conveniently, he does both. He crafts puzzles for The New York Times, Washington Post — and now, the Record.
Subtle cognitive decline precedes end to driving for older adults
Even slight cognitive changes can affect an older person’s decision to stop driving, according to a new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The findings suggest that routine cognitive testing could help older adults and their physicians make decisions about driving that maximizes safety while preserving independence as long as possible.
Atlas with annotated neuropathology images launched
Robert Schmidt, MD, PhD, a professor of pathology and immunology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has curated a collection of over 33,000 individually annotated neuropathology images that are now available as a resource to the Washington University and international neuroscience community via a newly launched website.
Thompson named director of pediatric neurosurgery
Eric Thompson, MD, a pediatric neurosurgeon noted for his expertise in caring for children with complex neurological conditions, particularly brain and spinal tumors, has been named director of the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and neurosurgeon-in-chief at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
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