Distress leads to higher COVID vaccine rates, less adherence to distancing guidelines
New research from the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences in Arts & Sciences indicates that fear-based messaging may result in mixed effects when it comes to public health.
Modified nucleotides used in COVID-19 vaccines work as designed
Biologists in the laboratory of Hani Zaher in Arts & Sciences examined the modified nucleotides used in COVID-19 vaccines. The modifications faithfully produce the protein products as designed, a welcome sign for future RNA therapeutics.
Understanding outsize role of nanopores
Researchers from the McKelvey School of Engineering discover the conditions inside tiny pores can have big consequences for chemistry.
Study offers insights into how pancreatic cancer develops
A new study from Washington University School of Medicine has revealed the details of two key transition points in the development of pancreatic cancer. The study provides insights into treatment resistance and how immunotherapy could be harnessed to treat this aggressive tumor type.
Class of 2026 arrives on campus
Washington University welcomed 1,826 first-year students, 85 transfer students and hundreds of family members onto campus for move in during the weekend. Fall Welcome orientation events continue this week.
Lu studies potential benefits of AI in health care
Chenyang Lu at the McKelvey School of Engineering is evaluating the potential use of artificial intelligence to benefit patients’ health — and doctors’ well-being.
Spongy electrodes designed for better births
Spongy electrodes developed in the lab of Chuan Wang at the McKelvey School of Engineering will help map the uterus to better understand preterm birth.
Olin dean search committee appointed
Chancellor Andrew D. Martin and Provost Beverly Wendland have appointed an 11-member committee to identify candidates for the position of dean of the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis.
By design: from waste to next-gen carbon fiber
Joshua Yuan at the McKelvey School of Engineering and collaborators have cracked a chemical code that will take carbon fiber to the next level.
Assessing state of worker power, economic opportunity in the US
A new landscape report conducted by Jake Rosenfeld, a professor of sociology in Arts & Sciences, examines the decline in worker power over the last several decades and outlines policy recommendations to rebalance the economic playing field for workers.
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