Putting the ‘forever’ in Forest Park
Forest Park habitat restoration efforts have paid off. Surveys of bird species reveal increases in biodiversity over decades in the urban wildlife area located in the heart of St. Louis, according to new research from scientists with the Living Earth Collaborative.
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About 80% of breast cancer biopsies turn out benign – new imaging tool promises clearer diagnoses and fewer biopsies
Quing Zhu, the Edwin H. Murty Professor of Engineering
Anthrax‑causing bacteria have dwelled in soil for centuries
Hannah Kinzer, a PhD candidate at WashU Public Health, writes about her research studying how diseases move through people, animals and the environment.
WashU generates $9.8B in regional economic impact, supports more than 60,000 jobs
The $902 million NIH invested in WashU’s research enterprise last year through grants and contracts translated to 9,080 jobs and $2.13 billion in economic activity right here at home, writes Chancellor Andrew D. Martin.
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.