Findings could lead to universal therapies for alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, opioid addictions
Multiple substance use disorders may share inherited genetic signature
Category: Neurogenetics & Transcriptomics
Adding med to antidepressant may help older adults with treatment-resistant depression
For older adults with clinical depression that has not responded to standard treatments, adding the drug aripiprazole (brand name Abilify) to an antidepressant they’re already taking is more effective than switching from one antidepressant to another, according to a new multicenter study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Aripiprazole originally was […]
Focused ultrasound technique leads to release of neurodegenerative disorders biomarkers
Research could facilitate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
Gordon receives Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research
‘Father of the field’ honored for gut microbiome research
Gut bacteria affect brain health, mouse study shows
Findings suggest new approach to treating Alzheimer’s, other neurodegenerative diseases
Board of Trustees grants tenure
At the Washington University in St. Louis Board of Trustees meeting Dec. 2, several faculty members were granted tenure. Their new roles took effect Dec. 2. Granting of tenure Marlon M. Bailey as professor of African and African American studies and of women, gender, and sexuality studies, both in Arts & Sciences; Adam Q. Bauer, PhD as […]
Herzog installed as Viktor Hamburger Distinguished Professor
Installation talk, titled “For Whom the Bells Toll: Networked Circadian Clocks and Clock Watchers”
Rejuvenated immune cells can improve clearance of toxic waste from brain
Findings in mice suggest new therapeutic approach to Alzheimer’s, other age-related diseases
Understanding, treating pain, reducing opioid use, aim of $11.7 million grant
Funding from NIH HEAL Initiative
A sound approach for effective gene therapy delivery to brain
Hong Chen’s lab develops noninvasive focused ultrasound intranasal delivery method
$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
Scientists ID pathway that triggers mice to scratch when they see others do the same
Behavior surprisingly does not require brain’s visual cortex
Problems persist for kids exposed to cannabis in the womb
Research finds kids with prenatal exposure show more signs of psychopathology
New practical method of producing Airy beams could enhance ultrasound
Hong Chen’s lab develops technique to generate Airy beams for ultrasound focusing
Study points to new approach to clearing toxic waste from brain
Could aid efforts to find treatments for Alzheimer’s, other diseases
New center’s aim: To ID biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases
A new center established at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis aims to accelerate research into biomarkers of neurodegenerative conditions such as Huntington’s and Parkinson’s diseases, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis (MS) and the so-called tauopathies, a group that includes Alzheimer’s disease along with rarer diseases such as frontotemporal dementia, corticobasal syndrome […]
Wearable ultrasound sensors for human brain in development
A submarine can inadvertently reveal its location because of cavitation, a condition that creates bubbles underwater that burst, then emit sound waves that can be detected by sonar. A team of biomedical engineers at Washington University in St. Louis plans to use the same concept to detect cavitation in human brains that may contribute to […]
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
Risk, resiliency in aging brain focus of $33 million grant
Multicenter team aims to understand how, why brain changes with age
Low-cost, 3D printed device may broaden use of focused ultrasound technique
Hong Chen’s lab created an $80 device that is accurate and easy to use
Boosting T cells improves survival in mice with glioblastoma
Treatment with interleukin-7 revs up immune system against deadly brain tumor
Li receives Whitehall grant
Three-year $225,000 grant
Yi appointed to Angelman Syndrome Foundation scientific advisory board
Angelman syndrome shares symptoms and characteristics with other disorders including autism, cerebral palsy and Prader-Willi syndrome.
Noninvasive brain biopsy shows improved sensitivity in tumor detection
Hong Chen and Eric Leuthardt’s sonobiopsy method uses blood test instead of surgery
Chen to study neurological disorders
Five-year $2.5 million grant from NIH
Saligrama to research pediatric onset multiple sclerosis
Three-year $1.1 million grant from CDI
Antidepressant may prevent severe COVID-19, follow-up study indicates
Low-cost drug lowers risk of hospitalizations, deaths
Board grants faculty appointments, promotions, tenure
At the Washington University in St. Louis Board of Trustees meeting Oct. 1, numerous faculty members were appointed or promoted with tenure or granted tenure, effective that day. Promotion with tenure Su-Hsin Chang, PhD, to associate professor of surgery (public health services) at the School of Medicine; Milan G. Chheda, MD, to associate professor of medicine […]
Older people’s resilience during pandemic focus of $9 million grant
Research to explore the effects of social isolation on cognitive, emotional health
Colonna receives NIH grants
Four-year and one-year grants totaling $3.3M
Emotional aspects of chronic pain isolated in brain circuitry
Animal study could help ID new treatment targets for negative emotions linked to pain
Creed honored for research involving mood, chronic pain, substance use
Neuroscientist receives award from Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
‘Fight or flight’ – unless internal clocks are disrupted, study in mice shows
For humans and animals, many aspects of normal behavior and physiology rely on the proper functioning of the body’s circadian clocks.
Chen receives Stein Innovation Award
$300,000 award
Gordon receives Balzan Prize
International foundation honors work on gut microbiome research
‘First-in-class’ tool for potential treatment of brain disorders
Hong Chen, medical school faculty to collaborate on NIH-funded work
COVID-19 transmission at school rare for children with disabilities
Weekly saliva tests contributed to low rates during previous school year
Cannabis use disorder: another COVID risk factor
Research indicates problematic marijuana use is correlated with poorer COVID-19 outcomes
Creed and Other Outstanding Mental Health Researchers Honored by the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) has announced the winners of its 2021 Klerman and Freedman Prizes, which recognize exceptional clinical and basic research in mental illness. The prizes are awarded annually to honor the work of outstanding scientists who have been supported by the Foundation’s Young Investigator Grants Program. “The Klerman and Freedman prizes […]
MRI’s magnetic field affects focused ultrasound technology
Finding prompts researchers, clinicians to consider impact in future research, clinical treatment of brain diseases
New Alzheimer’s treatment targets identified
Study points to FDA-approved drugs that have potential to slow or reverse brain damage
Kroll receives NIH grant
Four-year $2.09 million R01 research grant
New snack foods nurture healthy gut microbiome
Microbiome-modifying foods designed with specific combinations of plant fibers
Lee named head of Department of Neurology
Recognized for expertise in brain injury, impact as mentor
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
Board grants faculty appointments, promotions, tenure
At the Washington University in St. Louis Board of Trustees meeting May 7, numerous faculty members were appointed or promoted with tenure or granted tenure, effective July 1 unless otherwise indicated. Promotion with tenure Megan Tierney Baldridge, MD, PhD, to associate professor of medicine at the School of Medicine; Trevor G. Gardner II to professor of […]