Engineering enzymes with potential against ALS and Parkinson’s disease
Researchers WashU devised a new high-tech method to generate an enzyme that can break down the misfolded proteins that cause neurodegenerative disease.
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Perspectives
How Amazon workers made glamour a form of protest
People need beauty and pleasure – and, yes, even glitz – to make life worth living. Events like Ball Without Billionaires seem to usher in a new chapter in activism – one in which solidarity might also be forged in stilettos, writes Eileen G’Sell.
Don’t buy the hype: Homeownership is usually not such a great deal
The American dream of buying your own home is a lie. You aren’t throwing your money away on rent — you’re throwing it away on your mortgage, writes Liberty Vittert.
Krupp helps students build soft skills
As assistant director of career development at the WashU Center for Career Engagement, Jennifer Krupp helps business students navigate the transition from graduate school to careers. Learn more in Human Resources’ staff spotlight.
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.