Sotos Syndrome and Tatton Brown Rahman Syndrome bear striking similarities, so much so that patients with one have been misdiagnosed as having the other. Both rare diseases cause large stature and head size, also known as overgrowth, distinct facial features, a high prevelance of autism, and intellectual disability. But the two diseases have different genetic […]
Findings could lead to universal therapies for alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, opioid addictions
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 […]
Research could facilitate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
‘Father of the field’ honored for gut microbiome research
Findings suggest new approach to treating Alzheimer’s, other neurodegenerative diseases
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 […]
Installation talk, titled “For Whom the Bells Toll: Networked Circadian Clocks and Clock Watchers”
Findings in mice suggest new therapeutic approach to Alzheimer’s, other age-related diseases
Funding from NIH HEAL Initiative
Hong Chen’s lab develops noninvasive focused ultrasound intranasal delivery method
Researchers from several labs to study role of transposable elements
Recognizes scientist’s contributions to Alzheimer’s disease research
Behavior surprisingly does not require brain’s visual cortex
Research finds kids with prenatal exposure show more signs of psychopathology
Hong Chen’s lab develops technique to generate Airy beams for ultrasound focusing
Could aid efforts to find treatments for Alzheimer’s, other 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 […]
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 […]
Hyperactive neurons drive tumor growth in NF1 cancer predisposition syndrome
Similar to itch, pleasant touch transmitted by specific neuropeptide and neural circuit
New data prompts reconsideration of decades-old theory about brain injury due to stroke
Multicenter team aims to understand how, why brain changes with age
Hong Chen’s lab created an $80 device that is accurate and easy to use
Treatment with interleukin-7 revs up immune system against deadly brain tumor
Three-year $225,000 grant
Angelman syndrome shares symptoms and characteristics with other disorders including autism, cerebral palsy and Prader-Willi syndrome.
Hong Chen and Eric Leuthardt’s sonobiopsy method uses blood test instead of surgery
Five-year $2.5 million grant from NIH
Three-year $1.1 million grant from CDI
Low-cost drug lowers risk of hospitalizations, deaths
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 […]
Research to explore the effects of social isolation on cognitive, emotional health
Four-year and one-year grants totaling $3.3M
Animal study could help ID new treatment targets for negative emotions linked to pain
Neuroscientist receives award from Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
For humans and animals, many aspects of normal behavior and physiology rely on the proper functioning of the body’s circadian clocks.
$300,000 award
International foundation honors work on gut microbiome research
Hong Chen, medical school faculty to collaborate on NIH-funded work
Weekly saliva tests contributed to low rates during previous school year
Research indicates problematic marijuana use is correlated with poorer COVID-19 outcomes
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 […]
Finding prompts researchers, clinicians to consider impact in future research, clinical treatment of brain diseases
Study points to FDA-approved drugs that have potential to slow or reverse brain damage
Four-year $2.09 million R01 research grant
Microbiome-modifying foods designed with specific combinations of plant fibers
Recognized for expertise in brain injury, impact as mentor
International clinical trial yields mixed results with unclear cognitive effects but promising biomarker results
Fachi will study role of healthy gut bacteria in immunity