China’s political and economic dilemma
International business experts John Horn and Patrick Moreton offer their perspectives on the developing situation with China, including challenges facing the country and what impact their actions could have on the Chinese and global economies.
New strategy reduces brain damage in Alzheimer’s and related disorders, in mice
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have discovered that targeting astrocytes reduces tau-related brain damage and inflammation in mice, a finding that could lead to better therapies for Alzheimer’s and related tauopathies.
For accuracy, brain studies of complex behavior require thousands of people
Scientists rely on brainwide association studies to measure brain structure and function — using brain scans — and link them to mental illness and other complex behaviors. But a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the University of Minnesota shows that most published brainwide association studies are performed with too few participants to yield reliable findings.
MFA dance concert returns to Edison Theatre March 26
Four choreographers — Marcus Johnson, Charis Railey, Ashley L. Tate and Jane Tellini — will debut new work in Edison Theatre March 26 as part of the 2022 MFA Student Dance Concert, presented by the Performing Arts Department in Arts & Sciences.
McDonnell International Scholars Academy names new partner
Washington University recently welcomed the Indian Institute of Science as a member of the McDonnell International Scholars Academy.
Grammy Award-winning Attacca Quartet April 3
The Attacca Quartet, one of the most versatile and outstanding ensembles performing today, will perform works by Caroline Shaw, Philip Glass, Arvo Pärt and Maurice Ravel April 3 as part of the Great Artists Series, sponsored by the Department of Music in Arts & Sciences.
In U.S., alcohol use disorder linked to 232 million missed workdays annually
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have found that people with severe alcohol use disorder miss more than double the number of workdays missed by individuals without alcohol use disorder.
Global instability and the timing of Russia’s attack on Ukraine
Analyzing more than 200 years of conflicts, David Carter in Arts & Sciences finds revisionist states — like Russia — have made territorial claims when the great powers that dominate the international system are embroiled in crisis.
State of the University address to explore vision, future goals
Chancellor Andrew D. Martin’s State of the University address will be available to view online starting Tuesday, March 22.
Patients want AI, doctors to work together
Interdisciplinary Washington University research finds patients may be OK with artificial intelligence playing a role in medical diagnostics.
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