In plants, sense of time is connected with sense of danger
A well-known clock gene helps plants sense salt and respond to it, according to new research from biologist Xuehua Zhong in WashU Arts & Sciences. The findings could help scientists develop more resilient crops.
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Hendrix publishes ‘100 Things You Love to Draw’
Author and illustrator John Hendrix, at the Sam Fox School, has published a book designed for kids that encourages creativity and finding joy in making art.
‘Is technology making our lives less gratifying?’
WashU’s Ian Bogost, author most recently of “The Small Stuff,” chats with the “Life, Automated” podcast about how modern technology can optimize away “the sensory enchantment of everyday life.”
Administration Finalizes Medicare Part B International Reference Pricing Model
Through new categorical drug exclusions and a manufacturer-level exemption for companies participating in GENEROUS, CMS has narrowed GLOBE to an estimated 3 percent of eligible Part B drug spending and four or perhaps even fewer manufacturers, writes Rachel Sachs.
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.