Findings could lead to universal therapies for alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, opioid addictions
Multiple substance use disorders may share inherited genetic signature
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Miller receives Rainwater Prize for Brain Research
Honored for work developing new kind of therapy for neurodegenerative diseases
Gordon receives Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research
‘Father of the field’ honored for gut microbiome research
Understanding, treating pain, reducing opioid use, aim of $11.7 million grant
Funding from NIH HEAL Initiative
Research offers clues for treating fatal neurological disorder in kids
Enzyme replacement therapy, in mice and sheep, slowed brain degeneration
$9 million to fund study of ‘jumping genes’ in Alzheimer’s
Researchers from several labs to study role of transposable elements
Cruchaga awarded Zenith Fellowship Award
Recognizes scientist’s contributions to Alzheimer’s disease research
Study points to new approach to clearing toxic waste from brain
Could aid efforts to find treatments for Alzheimer’s, other diseases
Diversity, equity, inclusion a pillar of Neuroscience Research Building
‘We are all doing important work’
Cruchaga named Morriss Professor
Carlos Cruchaga, PhD, a pioneer in the use of human genomic data to understand and elucidate the biology of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, has been named an inaugural Barbara Burton and Reuben M. Morriss III Professor at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Cruchaga was installed by Chancellor Andrew D. Martin […]
Atkinson honored by American Society of Hematology
The American Society of Hematology has honored John Atkinson, MD, the Samuel Grant Professor of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, for his significant contributions to the field of hematology. He is one of two recipients of the Ernest Beutler Lecture and Prize and is recognized for breakthroughs that have advanced understanding […]
Neuroscience leaders tour research building construction site
Neuroscience leaders and other faculty and staff at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis got an up-close look at the Neuroscience Research Building during a recent tour of the construction site. The framework of all 11 stories has been built, and the process of wrapping the building in glass is underway. On the […]
Gut bacteria mine dietary fiber to release beneficial nutrients
A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis demonstrates that certain human gut microbes can mine dietary fiber to extract nutrients that otherwise would remain inaccessible to the human body. The study, published June 27 in the journal Cell, illustrates how the fiber byproducts of food production — such as rinds, peels […]
Epilepsy drug stops nervous system tumor growth in mice
Hyperactive neurons drive tumor growth in NF1 cancer predisposition syndrome
Neural pathway key to sensation of pleasant touch identified
Similar to itch, pleasant touch transmitted by specific neuropeptide and neural circuit
Calming overexcited neurons may protect brain after stroke
New data prompts reconsideration of decades-old theory about brain injury due to stroke
Race of people given Alzheimer’s blood tests may affect interpretation of results
3 of 4 tests performed inconsistently across racial groups
Risky driving behaviors increase as common sleep disorder worsens
Diagnosing, treating sleep apnea may make driving safer for older adults
Researchers honored as outstanding mentors
Kravitz, others honored by Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
For accuracy, brain studies of complex behavior require thousands of people
Findings will encourage more data sharing, collaboration among researchers
Kim named inaugural Danforth WashU Physician-Scientist Scholar
Neurosurgeon Albert H. Kim is nationally recognized expert on brain tumors
Damage early in Alzheimer’s disease ID’d via novel MRI approach
New method has potential for helping diagnose Alzheimer’s before symptoms develop
Risk, resiliency in aging brain focus of $33 million grant
Multicenter team aims to understand how, why brain changes with age
Blood test for Alzheimer’s highly accurate in large, international study
When combined with genetic risk factors, test up to 93% accurate at identifying people at risk of Alzheimer’s dementia
Boosting T cells improves survival in mice with glioblastoma
Treatment with interleukin-7 revs up immune system against deadly brain tumor
$11.5 million commitment supports new Alzheimer’s prevention clinical trial
Major international initiative renamed in honor of Knight family
New Alzheimer’s prevention trial in young people
Focus on inherited Alzheimer’s up to 25 years before expected dementia onset
Asthma may reduce risk of brain tumors — but how?
Mouse study IDs immune cells as link, points to potential therapeutic approaches
Antidepressant may prevent severe COVID-19, follow-up study indicates
Low-cost drug lowers risk of hospitalizations, deaths
International Alzheimer’s clinical trial to test two drugs in combination
Drugs targeting amyloid, tau to be evaluated together
Older people’s resilience during pandemic focus of $9 million grant
Research to explore the effects of social isolation on cognitive, emotional health
Hit the sleep ‘sweet spot’ to keep brain sharp
Too little and too much sleep linked to cognitive decline
Drug helps sensory neurons regrow in the mouse central nervous system
Targeting support cells with cholesterol drug could improve recovery after spinal cord injury
$12.2 million to fund new Conte Center to study neurosteroids
Complements efforts of Taylor Family Institute to develop treatments for psychiatric illness
$35 million to support study of sleep disorder linked to neurodegeneration
International team seeks hidden signs of brain damage in REM behavior disorder
Time until dementia symptoms appear can be estimated via brain scan
Alzheimer’s dementia predicted by brain amyloid levels, age
Gordon receives Balzan Prize
International foundation honors work on gut microbiome research
COVID-19 transmission at school rare for children with disabilities
Weekly saliva tests contributed to low rates during previous school year
Memory disorders after viral infections focus of $8.7 million grant
Research program investigates link between viral infections, memory problems
Schmidt recognized for contributions to neuropathology
Expert on peripheral nervous system honored for work as educator, clinician, researcher
Lee named head of Department of Neurology
Recognized for expertise in brain injury, impact as mentor
Protein linked to heart health, disease a potential therapeutic target for dementia
Brain protein reduces Alzheimer’s-like brain damage in mice
Investigational Alzheimer’s drug improves biomarkers of the disease
International clinical trial yields mixed results with unclear cognitive effects but promising biomarker results
Immunologist joins Colonna lab as Pew Latin American Fellow
Fachi will study role of healthy gut bacteria in immunity
Studies reveal skull as unexpected source of brain immunity
Immune cells from skull bone marrow guard the brain, spinal cord
Tiny implant cures diabetes in mice without triggering immune response
Nanofiber device allows insulin to be released while defending against immune cells
Brain tumors caused by normal neuron activity in mice predisposed to such tumors
Light triggers formation, feeds growth of optic nerve tumors
Podcast: Pandemic contributing to uptick of mental health problems in kids
This episode of ‘Show Me the Science’ details how children, particularly those with special needs, have been affected by behavioral and emotional turmoil caused by COVID-19
Team developing tool to handle big data generated by advanced imaging tool
Washington University collaboration aims to advance 3D imaging of living cells, tissues
Draining brain’s debris enhances Alzheimer’s therapies in mice
Impaired drainage also may play a role in Alzheimer’s in people