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Research in mice offers clues for vaccinating against deadly bacteria

A mouse study at Washington University School of Medicine points to data that could be key to developing an effective vaccine for the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae. The bug is often resistant to antibiotics, making it difficult to treat in some.

Engineering

Data from wearables could be a boon to mental health diagnosis

A team of researchers from the McKelvey School of Engineering and the School of Medicine are using Fitbit data and deep learning to detect depression and anxiety.

Obituaries

David M. Becker, professor emeritus of law, 87

David M. Becker, the Joseph H. Zumbalen Professor of the Law of Property Emeritus, died April 17 in St. Louis. He was 87.

Performing Arts

Washington University announces 2024 Great Artists Series

The Great Artists Series at Washington University in St. Louis presents affordably priced concerts by some of today’s finest classical musicians. The 2024 series will feature celebrated pianist Jeremy Denk, world music supergroup The Doos Trio, the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, pianist Joyce Yang and celebrated soprano Christine Goerke.

Biology

How to avoid mosquito bites

Katie Westby, a vector and disease ecologist at Tyson Research Center, applies a strong DEET repellant and wears treated clothing when she’s headed deep into the woods, but uses a lighter touch at home. She warns that pet dogs and cats can also be affected by mosquito bites.

Science & Technology

Butterfly beginnings

Biologists including Michael Landis in Arts & Sciences worked with researchers from dozens of countries to reconstruct the origin and global spread of butterflies. The resulting butterfly tree of life reveals that they got their start in North America.

Medicine

Findings may lead to improved insulin-secreting cells derived from stem cells

Diabetes researchers at the School of Medicine have learned why islet beta cells produced from stem cells may not be as good at making insulin in response to blood sugar. The findings could improve treatment for those with insulin-dependent diabetes.

Campus & Community

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Images from on and around the Washington University campuses.

Campus & Community

Chancellor Andrew D. Martin’s message to the Class of 2023

In his remarks to the Washington University in St. Louis Class of 2023, Chancellor Andrew D. Martin encouraged graduates to “remember your resilience, and use your creativity, your curiosity, your care and your courage to change the world.”

St. Louis Region

WashU welcomes next cohort of College Prep Program

The students represent public, private and charter schools from across the region. As College Prep scholars, they will study in Washington University laboratories and studios, attend classes led by university faculty and learn the skills needed to thrive in college. Rising sophomores and juniors will attend two weeks of activities on campus; rising seniors will attend classes for three weeks while living in campus residential halls.