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Neuroscience & Memory

Brain signals decoded to determine what a person sees

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have used light to decode brain signals and identify what image a person sees. It could be a step toward helping people who are unable to express themselves because of brain injury or disease communicate.

Science & Technology

Risk analysis helps contend with uncertainty of in-person activities

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People now have access to better real-time information about COVID-19 infection and transmission rates, but they still have to decide what is safe to do. A new model co-authored by mathematician John McCarthy in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis helps to contend with the uncertainty.

Operations & Strategy

Price is ripe: Study finds increase in menu prices means decrease in restaurant ratings

Businesses beware: A price increase for carryout or delivery food means an increase in negative reviews — and a downturn in restaurant reputation, if not demand. And it’s notable that in these COVID-19 pandemic times, an exponential amount of business is being conducted via carryout or delivery. A pair of business researchers, from Washington University […]

An historic opportunity to combat systemic racism

Sociologist John N. Robinson III says President Joe Biden’s executive orders are an important first step in the fight against systemic racism, but to keep fighting because there’s an “historic opportunity” before us.

Medicine

‘Smart’ cartilage cells programmed to release drugs when stressed

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have engineered cartilage cells to release an anti-inflammatory drug in response to stresses such cells undergo when they are compressed during weight bearing and movement.

Neuroscience & Memory

How does the immune system keep tabs on the brain?

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have found that immune cells stationed in such sinuses monitor the brain and initiate an immune response if they detect a problem.

Campus & Community

Take part in STL 2030 Jobs Plan panel discussion

The Washington University community is invited to an online discussion Monday, Feb, 1, exploring a new proposal aimed at creating more jobs in the St. Louis region during the coming decade.

Campus & Community

Brown School celebrates Black History Month

The Brown School is celebrating Black History Month this February with a series of video tributes to Black achievers and open classroom learning sessions.

Sam Fox School announces guest speakers for spring

The Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts will host more than 20 virtual presentations by renowned artists, architects, designers and scholars as part of its spring Public Lecture Series.

Appointments & Promotions

Carter appointed chair of Missouri Technology Corp. board

Dedric Carter, vice chancellor for operations and technology transfer at Washington University in St. Louis, has been appointed chair of the board of the Missouri Technology Corp.