Brain’s organization switches as children become adults
School of Medicine scientists have discovered that brain organization in children changes as they become adults.
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Link between eczema, asthma discovered
School of Medicine scientists have uncovered what might be the key to the progression from eczema, or atopic dermatitis, to asthma.
Body’s 24-hour clock turns gears of metabolism, aging
Studying mice, School of Medicine researchers found how the biological circadian clock turns gears that govern aging and metabolism.
New procedure alleviates symptoms of severe asthma
A new drug-free treatment for asthma has been shown to be effective in an international study of patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma.
Celebrating accomplishments
Robert Boston/WUSTL PhotoMichael V. Drake, M.D., chancellor of the University of California, Irvine, speaks at the School of Medicine Commencement Recognition Ceremony May 15.
Obituary: Furchgott, 92
Robert F. Furchgott, Ph.D., assistant professor of pharmacology at the School of Medicine from 1949-1956, died May 19. He was 92.
Gateway Festival Orchestra opens 46th season with American classics
The Gateway Festival Orchestra will begin its 46th season of free Sunday evening performances at 7:30 p.m. July 12 in Brookings Quadrangle with a program celebrating American music.
Jazz at Holmes summer series begins June 11
The Linda Presgrave Quintet will launch Washington University’s summer Jazz at Holmes series Thursday, June 11.
Red wine compound may help slow aging process
For years, scientists have known that red wine can provide certain health benefits. Regular red wine drinkers often have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as other disorders associated with aging. Now researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis are studying the active ingredient in red wine to see whether it might enhance longevity in some people.
Grant creates new Center for Musculoskeletal Biology and Medicine
A five-year, $3 million grant from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), will allow investigators from more than 50 School of Medicine laboratories to join forces in the fight against musculoskeletal disorders. The grant funds a Core Center for Musculoskeletal Biology and Medicine. Its goal is to better understand causes and potential treatments for muscle and bone disorders.