Waterlogged seeds reveal melons’ ancient journey
A new WashU study shows how scientists can use ancient DNA to answer historical questions beyond what artifacts alone can reveal.
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Perspectives
Here-and-Now Unionism
labor should go on the offensive and help close the gap in public-sector union strength between the United States and its peer nations, writes Jake Rosenfeld.
Restorative Reproductive Medicine? Coercion Masquerading as Empowerment
Americans’ reproductive health can only truly be realized when everyone’s reproduction is equally valued, and when their own decision-making is put first, writes doctoral student Anna Wood.
‘The gift of time: A message about science, gratitude and hope’
Time is the most meaningful gift medicine can give. Watch this story of resilience and gratitude, four years in the making, featuring Michael Avidan, MBBCh, a professor who became a patient of WashU Medicine.
Videos
A scientist’s ‘a-ha moment’
Alex Quillin, PhD ’25, talks about the day she looked through the microscope and realized what she and her fellow students discovered.
Bookshelf
‘Michelangelo & Titian’
In his new book, “Michelangelo & Titian: A Tale of Rivalry & Genius,” WashU’s William Wallace explores a mutual admiration, and simmering competition, that unfolded over decades.