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Why do we sleep? Researchers propose an answer to this age-old question

Sleep helps restore the brain’s operating system to a critical state, according to new findings from biology and physics researchers in Arts & Sciences.

Climate & Environment

Some mosquitoes like it hot

Certain populations of mosquitoes are more heat tolerant and better equipped to survive heat waves than others, according to new research from Washington University in St. Louis.

History & Education

Educational reform should embrace learners’ diversity, study finds

Educational reform should embrace learners’ diversity, provide equitable access to foster attendance and promote student interest in learning through child-centered teaching, finds a new study from the Brown School.

Appointments & Promotions

Lindquist named dean of the School of Law

The School of Law welcomes its new dean July 1. Stefanie A. Lindquist, a nationally recognized constitutional law and U.S. Supreme Court expert, previously served at Arizona State University.

Students

2023: The year in video

Every year, the multimedia team at Washington University chronicles the beauty of campus, the impact of faculty research and the spirit of students. The Record looks back at some of 2023’s highlights.

Students

2023: The year in photos

Photographers at Washington University in St. Louis captured the beauty of campus, the hard work of faculty and students and the joy of community members. Here are some of our photographers’ favorite images from 2023.

Students

2023 in review: A look back at top stories

In celebration of another year of discovery, community and excellence, the Record looks back at some of the most-read stories of 2023. Check back for future issues, when the Record highlights top photos and videos from last year.

Medicine & Health

Metabolism-boosting, bile acid-reducing drugs improve gut health

Researchers at the School of Medicine found that metabolism-boosting, bile acid-reducing drugs improved gut health in mice. The findings indicate a new approach that may help malnourished children with stunted growth.

Medicine

Study reveals clues to how Eastern equine encephalitis virus invades brain cells

Researchers at the School of Medicine have determined how Eastern equine encephalitis virus attaches to a receptor it uses to enter and infect cells. The findings lay a foundation for treatments and vaccines for viral infections.

Photo Opportunity: WashU Police Department distributes bikes, toys, clothes to children today

he Washington University Police Department in partnership with the St. Louis Police Foundation and the SLMPD’s North Patrol Division will distribute free bicycles and gifts to some 85 children from Camp Sunsplash, a free summer camp in Fairground Park that serves lower-income families.