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Locusts get a sensory assist from nanomaterials

In Brief A new hybrid sensor combines living organisms with synthetic sensors to improve chemical sensing abilities. McKelvey Engineering’s Srikanth Singamaneni and Barani Raman combined talents to...

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Sterling Lawrence: ‘It Is What It Is When It Is’

Sterling Lawrence, “Mirror & Groove Right & Groove & Mirror Left,” 48x36x2 inches. Aluminum, acrylic two-way mirror and natural gum rubber. (Photo courtesy of the artist) The Sam Fox...

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WashU Medicine names new chair of pediatrics

Madhusmita Misra, MD, a physician-scientist and nationally recognized leader in pediatric endocrinology, has been named chair of the Edward Mallinckrodt Department of Pediatrics at Washington...

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Supreme Court case tests limits of online privacy

In Brief WashU law professor Neil Richards argues the Video Privacy Protection Act should protect online video viewing from surveillance and data sharing. The Supreme Court’s ruling could shape how...

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Private equity owns less than 4% of U.S. hospitals, WashU research finds

In Brief Study finds private-equity ownership remains limited nationally, with most investors exiting hospital investments within five years. Research is the first to provide a clear picture of...

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Vaccinating moms protects offspring from deadly superbug

In Brief Study found vaccinating pregnant mice against K. pneumoniae protects newborns from lethal bloodstream infections. The approach protected over 80% of offspring from death. Researchers are now...

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WashU to adopt Okanagan Charter, strengthening commitment to health, well-being

WashU will formally adopt the Okanagan Charter: An International Charter for Health Promoting Universities and Colleges, reinforcing the university’s commitment to making health and well-being an...

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ICC sanctions threaten academic freedom, legal education

In Brief Leila Sadat says International Criminal Court (ICC) sanctions chill teaching, research and collaboration with international legal institutions. Restrictions have limited student...

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In plants, sense of time is connected with sense of danger

In Brief A new study finds that a plant’s internal clock helps it to respond to dangerous salt stress. When a plant senses salt, a clock protein clusters into droplets inside the nucleus, freeing...

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Osteoarthritis therapy study advances with $17 million from ARPA-H

In Brief WashU Medicine has received $17 million from ARPA-H to develop an injectable osteoarthritis treatment. The nanoparticle-based therapy regenerates damaged joint tissue. In collaboration with...

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Spielman installed as Lauren and Lee Fixel Distinguished Professor

In Brief • Spielman brings decades of global food policy and economics expertise to WashU. • His research strengthens FARM’s focus on food systems, innovation and rural health. • Spielman calls for...

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Using AI to fight election misinformation works, WashU research finds

In Brief Election misinformation is a persistent challenge around the world. AI-generated “pre-bunking” significantly reduced belief in false election claims. Authors note human experts remain...

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‘The opportunity to engage’

In Brief WashU Arts & Sciences will present its second annual Teaching Innovation Showcase Oct. 22. Twelve faculty from across a range of disciplines will be competing. Winners, selected by...

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Wick installed as Robert G. and Maxine W. Scheibe Professor of Mathematics

Brett D. Wick, chair of the Department of Mathematics in Arts & Sciences, has been installed as the inaugural Robert G. and Maxine W. Scheibe Professor of Mathematics at Washington University in...

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In the clouds

In Brief WashU won a federal grant to build AI models that will help scientists better understand aerosol effects on marine low clouds. The new models will separate out the effects of tiny particles...

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Immune cell map uncovers how individual aging trajectories diverge

In Brief A study shows that the ratio of two white blood cell types can predict unhealthy aging. In older adults, a greater proportion of certain cells foretold chronic disease and death a decade...

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WashU seeks Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement

WashU faculty and staff are invited to join a universitywide effort to earn the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, a designation that recognizes higher education institutions that embed...

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‘Edward E. Boccia: Painter of Nightmares and Dreams’

In Brief Painter Edward E. Boccia taught at WashU for 35 years. A new book takes an in-depth look at Boccia’s life and career. A new exhibition will feature dozens of paintings, some never-before...

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Freezing out tumors

When Heather Garrett, MD, sees a good idea, she wastes no time in pursuing it. Four years ago, a colleague suggested that Garrett, an associate professor at WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of...

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Strong reading skills may help teens resist misinformation

In Brief Stronger reading skills help teens better spot misinformation, which is especially important for lower-income students. The study found that many high school students share false information...

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