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The latest information about research in Hope Center labs, and other news of interest to Hope Center investigators. Read More

Rainwater Charitable Foundation Announces Second-Annual Rainwater Prize Winners for Brain Research

Posted on February 23, 2021

Honorees, both from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, are recognized for their innovative scientific discoveries for neurodegenerative diseases Read More

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Protein linked to Alzheimer’s, strokes cleared from brain blood vessels

Posted on February 18, 2021

In mice, antibody removes amyloid, improves vessel function without raising risk of brain bleeds Read More

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Aggressive brain tumor mapped in genetic, molecular detail

Posted on February 11, 2021

Glioblastoma study could lead to new treatments, including better immunotherapies Read More

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Mechanism behind heartbeat regulation, heart function uncovered

Posted on February 5, 2021

New findings show how CaM and PIP2 orchestrate large-scale molecular movement of the KCNQ1 cytoplasmic domain to facilitate channel opening Read More

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How does the immune system keep tabs on the brain?

Posted on January 28, 2021

Study finds site of immune surveillance of the brain, points to new ways to target brain inflammation Read More

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