WashU poll: St. Louisans largely unaware of deadly opioids in school wastewater
Nearly 70% of Missouri schools tested showed traces of potent synthetic opioids, as a new iHeard poll finds most St. Louis residents are unaware of the threat.
Mortimer installed as James Langenfeld Professor of Industrial Organization
Julie Holland Mortimer is a renowned applied microeconomics scholar in WashU Arts & Sciences. She investigates the impact of new forms of contracting between content producers and internet retailers.
New software safeguards research participants’ privacy
WashU Medicine researchers have developed a software, De-ID, that flags sensitive information in data collected through focus groups, surveys and interviews. It allows for easy removal of such details to enable safe sharing.
Ghostly particles: Is dark radiation masquerading as neutrinos?
New research suggests that neutrinos in the early universe may have transformed into a previously unknown form of radiation. A study led by physicist Bhupal Dev in WashU Arts & Sciences offers a new way to explain certain puzzling observations.
Chemical compound clears cellular waste, protects neurons in model of frontotemporal dementia
New research from WashU Medicine adds to growing evidence that helping brain cells break down and eliminate their own cellular waste is a promising treatment strategy for a variety of neurodegenerative diseases.
Probing a paradoxical drug response for irregular heartbeat
Research in Jon Silva’s lab at WashU McKelvey Engineering highlights the importance of genetic testing for precision medicine.
New sculpture installed in Grand Center
“Everything Under the Sun,” a bright pink steel installation by Jonathan Stitelman, a senior lecturer at the WashU Sam Fox School, has been installed in St. Louis’ Covenant Blu Grand Center neighborhood. A grand opening celebration will be held April 3.
WashU announces 2026-27 Great Artists Series
The Department of Music in WashU Arts & Sciences has announced the lineup for its 2026-27 Great Artists Series. The series will include five regular-season performances as well as a special 10th anniversary celebration with Grammy-winning pianist Yuja Wang.
Mazzeo installed as Judy and Jerry Kent Dean
Mike Mazzeo, the Knight Family Professor of Economics and dean of WashU Olin Business School, was installed Feb. 3 as the inaugural Judy and Jerry Kent Dean.
Innovative CAR-T cell therapy receives FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation
Developed by WashU Medicine researchers and licensed to WashU startup Wugen, the immunotherapy is designed to treat rare and aggressive types of blood cancer.
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