Science & Technology

Cancer cells are ravenous eaters. WashU’s Gary Patti is trying to turn their hunger against them.

Researchers WashU devised a new high-tech method to generate an enzyme that can break down the misfolded proteins that cause neurodegenerative disease.

WashU chemical engineers will tackle plastic upcycling with a U.S. Department of Energy grant.

Yan Yu, a scientist trained in both chemistry and engineering whose research focuses on developing nanotechnologies to detect and treat immune-related diseases, is the inaugural Art Krieg Professor at WashU. Yu gave a talk titled “Breaking Barriers: From Immune Cells to Classrooms.”

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

WashU researchers have designed a new catalyst to extract hydrogen, a valuable yet low-cost source of zero-emissions fuel.

The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has named two new fellows from WashU: Hong Chen and Jennifer Heemstra.

WashU engineering researcher Yifan Dai was named to Forbes’ “30 under 30” science list for contributions to global cellular physiology.

Engineering researchers at WashU are providing guidance and maps to improve the performance and safety of lithium-ion batteries.

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed muscle-inspired fiber materials for use in textiles, foods and biomedical applications.