Global study reveals health impacts of airborne trace elements
Researchers at Washington University , led by Randall Martin, investigated global particulate matter, revealing health risks from trace elements.
Study highlights importance of caregiver well-being in Uganda
A group-based curriculum called Journey of Life — delivered over 12 sessions in the Kiryandongo refugee settlement in Uganda — led to improvements in mental health, social support, parental warmth and attitudes around violence against children, finds a new study from the Brown School.
WashU to manage data for instrument on Artemis moon mission
Washington University in St. Louis will manage data processing and dissemination for the Lunar Environment Monitoring Station, one of the first three potential payloads selected for Artemis III, NASA’s mission which will return astronauts to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
Masteller wins NSF CAREER award
Geoscientist Claire Masteller in Arts & Sciences will look at the erosive power of ocean waves on rocky coastlines with a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation.
Buder Center grant to bolster training, support
The Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian Studies at the Brown School will co-lead an $880,840 three-year grant project from the U.S. Department of Justice to bolster training and support systems for Native American communities.
Ding receives Michelson Prize for advancing human immunology
Siyuan Ding, an assistant professor of molecular microbiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has received a Michelson Prize: Next Generation Grant from the Michelson Medical Research Foundation and the Human Immunome Project.
Skin pigmentation bias in pulse oximeters to get closer look
Pulse oximeters may provide inaccurate readings in individuals with darker skin so researchers at Washington University are seeking ways to mitigate this potential bias.
Researchers ID protein responsible for gas vesicle clustering in bacteria
Rice University bioengineers and colleagues at Washington University and Duke University identified a protein nanostructure that plays a role in the cellular structure of certain microorganisms, paving the way toward more efficient biotechnological and biomedical applications.
Focused ultrasound technique gets quality assurance protocol
Washington University researcher Hong Chen and her team developed a quality assurance protocol to ensure their guided focused ultrasound device and treatment functions safely and consistently.
Samples offer glimpse of active Earth 2.5 billion years ago
Research led by geochemist Rita Parai in Arts & Sciences offers a glimpse of Earth’s history by tracking infinitesimal levels of noble gases in volcanic rocks. The new study is published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters.
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