Tapping the engines of cellular electrochemistry and forces of evolution
Biomedical engineers at Washington University in St. Louis have outlined how properties of biological condensates may serve as engines to power electrochemical reactions at a microscale.
WashU named Focused Ultrasound Center of Excellence
Washington University in St. Louis has been recognized as a Focused Ultrasound Center of Excellence by the Focused Ultrasound Foundation.
Exploring metabolic noise opens new paths to better biomanufacturing
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have determined the source of metabolic noise and harnessed it to benefit bioproduction in microbes.
AI ‘CHEF’ could help those with cognitive declines complete home tasks
A team of WashU researchers has integrated two novel vision-language models that create a potential AI assistant that may help people with cognitive decline cook meals and remain independent.
Spying on speckles
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have investigated how assemblies of molecules called microphases could be a useful target in developing treatments for neurodegenerative disorders.
WashU startups attract record-setting $1.7 billion in private-sector investment over past year
Startups built on WashU discoveries attracted a record $1.7 billion in private-sector investment over the past year, accelerating the commercialization of WashU innovations into life-changing diagnostics, therapeutics and medical devices.
Plant science with a twist
Biology and engineering researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have uncovered the mechanism of plants’ twisting roots.
Mapping the dance of circadian synchrony
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have found a way to better track circadian brain signals that synchronize the body clocks.
Best defense? Invest in research
The McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis has received several grants from the Department of Defense to support research into machine learning and energy storage.
Silva, Yang named fellows of National Academy of Inventors
The National Academy of Inventors has elected two Washington University in St. Louis faculty members to its 2025 cohort of fellows: Jennifer N. Silva, MD, and Lan Yang.
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