Novel way to ‘rev up’ brown fat burns calories, limits obesity in mice
A new study led by researchers at WashU Medicine reveals possible new avenues to help brown fat produce more heat, which could aid in weight loss and improve metabolic health.
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Inspiring People: Mary-Kourtney Weck
Mary-Kourtney Weck, a project coordinator at Olin Business School’s Graduate Programs office, talks about how she works to create a welcoming environment for students, staff and faculty in Human Resources’ staff spotlight.
How WashU is building champions in competition, classroom and beyond
Anthony J. Azama, director of WashU Athletics, takes part in a podcast episode to look back on one of the greatest years in Bears sports history, which saw two teams win national championships.
For birds, flocks promise safety – especially if you’re faster than your neighbor
Take time to watch the behavior of the birds around you, and you’ll start to notice social behaviors everywhere, from the ducks in a city pond to the chickadees hunting for insects deep in winter. I hope you’ll watch them with more understanding of their social lives, and with a little bit more wonder, writes Joan Strassman.
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Researcher for a day
WashU engineer Marcus Foston regularly hosts middle school students to learn about cutting-edge science. It’s part of WashU’s immersive “Researcher for a Day” program.
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The United States of no states?
What would America look like if there were no state governments? Stephen H. Legomsky, the John S. Lehmann University Professor Emeritus at WashU Law, tackles that question in his new book, “Reimagining the American Union: The Case for Abolishing State Government,” published by Cambridge University Press.