Electrochemical field key to how dementia precursors ‘break bad’
Researchers at Washington University have found electrochemical rules for how toxic protein assemblies form, opening the way for better treatments of dementia.
Ahmad, Fraum named Loeb Teaching Fellows
Fahd A. Ahmad, MD, and Tyler Fraum, MD, have been selected as the 2025-27 Carol B. and Jerome T. Loeb Teaching Fellows at WashU Medicine.
Five named National Academy of Inventors senior members
Five researchers from Washington University have been named senior members of the National Academy of Inventors.
Deep learning to increase accessibility, ease of heart imaging
Researchers at the McKelvey School of Engineering have developed a method that leverages artificial intelligence to ensure accurate heart scans without added radiation or cost.
Effort to solve medical mysteries extends to underserved communities
The Undiagnosed Diseases Network at WashU Medicine plans to increase outreach to medically underserved communities and boost the number of patients seen.
For success in bioelectronics, build with nature-inspired design
Researchers at WashU have developed bioelectronic scaffolds in a unique way that creates new tissues.
New model from WashU scientists can improve understanding of human attention
A new neural network model by researchers at Washington University offers a way to uncover what brain mechanisms are at play when people need to focus amid many distractions.
Study identifies brain cells key to understanding other people
Researchers at WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology have identified specific neuronal cells that are essential to our understanding of other people.
Project will study struggles facing those with disabilities
A graduate student in Arts & Sciences at WashU will study ways to improve the lives of people with disabilities.
WashU Medicine launches center for rare diseases
WashU Medicine has launched the Center for Rare, Undiagnosed and Genetic Diseases, which brings together researchers and patient communities to create a collaborative network to drive innovative research and accelerate drug discovery.
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