Science & Technology

WashU biomedical engineers in Ismael Seáñez’s lab are evaluating which strategies and treatments are the most effective for spinal cord injuries.

Nathan Jacobs, at WashU McKelvey Engineering, was part of a collaboration of academic and industry researchers who developed a model of every agricultural field boundary worldwide.

Biologists in WashU Arts & Sciences discovered that pH conditions can dramatically change how bacteria respond to antibiotics.

Behavioral science researchers at WashU have gathered evidence on the benefits of using a Bayesian statistical framework for replicating research.

A new paper published in the Harvard Data Science Review outlines complementary models for rethinking how data is used in the social sector, emphasizing that technical expertise alone is not enough to ensure fair and effective outcomes. 

Chemical engineers at WashU developed recyclable protein fibers that can be dissolved and remade without compromising their original strength and properties.

As editor-in-chief of Organization Science, WashU Olin Business School’s Lamar Pierce is sounding the alarm about the increasing strain on the peer review system caused by artificial intelligence and university incentives.

Six WashU seniors from the Department of BIology in Arts & Sciences and WashU McKelvey Engineering have won annual awards recognizing their achievements.

WashU researchers led a population-based study of thousands of college students showing that a phone app with text coaching increased access to care and eased symptoms of depression, anxiety and eating disorders.