Latest news from Washington University in St. Louis on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/experts-available-2024-presidential-election-policies-and-more/?sc=rsin /articles/experts-available-2024-presidential-election-policies-and-more/?sc=rsin Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:05:08 EST The following is a list of Washington University in St. Louis faculty experts who can discuss a variety of topics related to the election, politics and national and local issues.For assistance, contact Sara Savat at 314-935-9615 or sara.savat@wustl.edu.Daniel Butler, professor of political science, Arts & Sciencesdaniel. Washington University in St. Louis /articles/adding-anti-clotting-drugs-to-stroke-care-ineffective-clinical-trial-finds/?sc=rsin /articles/adding-anti-clotting-drugs-to-stroke-care-ineffective-clinical-trial-finds/?sc=rsin Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:00:00 EST Opeolu Adeoye, MD a professor of emergency medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, led a national clinical trial that found that two anti-coagulant medications are ineffective at improving post-treatment outcomes for stroke patients. Washington University in St. Louis /articles/washu-scientists-uncover-hidden-source-of-snow-melt-dark-brown-carbon/?sc=rsin /articles/washu-scientists-uncover-hidden-source-of-snow-melt-dark-brown-carbon/?sc=rsin Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:05:32 EST Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are first to quantify the effect of dark brown carbon on snow melt. Washington University in St. Louis /articles/novel-immunotherapy-improves-recovery-from-spinal-cord-injury/?sc=rsin /articles/novel-immunotherapy-improves-recovery-from-spinal-cord-injury/?sc=rsin Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:00:00 EST WashU Medicine researchers have designed, in mice, an approach to minimizing the damage from a spinal cord injury through the use of engineered immune cells. Mice given the treatment had improved recovery from injuries, demonstrating potential for developing the therapy for people. Washington University in St. Louis /articles/groves-named-head-of-developmental-biology/?sc=rsin /articles/groves-named-head-of-developmental-biology/?sc=rsin Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:05:07 EST Andy Groves, PhD, a leading researcher in the development of the inner ear, will head the Department of Developmental Biology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis beginning in April. Washington University in St. Louis /articles/turning-bacteria-into-bioplastic-factories/?sc=rsin /articles/turning-bacteria-into-bioplastic-factories/?sc=rsin Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:05:13 EST Biologists find new ways to encourage the plastic-producing power of purple microbes. Washington University in St. Louis /articles/multiple-sclerosis-appears-to-protect-against-alzheimer-s-disease/?sc=rsin /articles/multiple-sclerosis-appears-to-protect-against-alzheimer-s-disease/?sc=rsin Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:00:22 EST A collaborative investigation among WashU Medicine experts in Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis (MS) finds evidence that MS patients are less likely to have amyloid plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, than adults without MS. Washington University in St. Louis /articles/washu-to-lead-26-million-decarbonization-initiative/?sc=rsin /articles/washu-to-lead-26-million-decarbonization-initiative/?sc=rsin Wed, 21 Aug 2024 09:05:17 EST A powerhouse collaboration of universities and industry, led by Washington University in St. Louis, is embarking on a bold plan to transform manufacturing toward zero or negative emissions by converting carbon dioxide ultimately into environmentally friendly chemicals and products that create a circular economy. Washington University in St. Louis /articles/zebrafish-use-surprising-strategy-to-regrow-spinal-cord/?sc=rsin /articles/zebrafish-use-surprising-strategy-to-regrow-spinal-cord/?sc=rsin Thu, 15 Aug 2024 05:00:00 EST Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis describe the dramatic changes within nerve cells that make regeneration possible. Such findings could inspire the development of new therapies for spinal cord injuries in people. Washington University in St. Louis /articles/wobbly-molecules-get-a-closer-look/?sc=rsin /articles/wobbly-molecules-get-a-closer-look/?sc=rsin Mon, 12 Aug 2024 13:05:15 EST Microscopy engineers at Washington University in St. Louis model how molecules move to enhance understanding of nanoscale biological systems. Washington University in St. Louis /articles/expert-available-georgia-election-certification-change-is-step-in-wrong-direction/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-available-georgia-election-certification-change-is-step-in-wrong-direction/?sc=rsin Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:05:56 EST Washington University in St. Louis /articles/expert-comparing-political-parties-economic-outlook-plans/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-comparing-political-parties-economic-outlook-plans/?sc=rsin Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:05:28 EST "Envy of the world" or a disgrace? John Horn, an economist at Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, discusses the state of the U.S. economy, President Joe Biden's economic legacy and what to expect from a future Harris or Trump presidency. Washington University in St. Louis /articles/humans-change-their-own-behavior-when-training-ai/?sc=rsin /articles/humans-change-their-own-behavior-when-training-ai/?sc=rsin Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:05:25 EST Wash U researchers from multiple disciplines team up to study how human behavior changes when training AI Washington University in St. Louis /articles/studying-how-serotonin-alters-locust-s-sense-of-smell/?sc=rsin /articles/studying-how-serotonin-alters-locust-s-sense-of-smell/?sc=rsin Wed, 07 Aug 2024 11:05:19 EST Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis study the role of serotonin in altering odor driven behavioral and neural responses in locusts. Washington University in St. Louis /articles/drug-bypasses-suppressive-immune-cells-to-unleash-immunotherapy/?sc=rsin /articles/drug-bypasses-suppressive-immune-cells-to-unleash-immunotherapy/?sc=rsin Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:05:12 EST Immunobiologists Robert Schreiber, PhD, and Hussein Sultan, PhD, of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, found that a subset of immune cells that normally puts the brakes on the immune system to prevent it from attacking the body's healthy cells inadvertently also dampens cancer immunotherapy. Washington University in St. Louis /articles/new-compound-effective-against-flesh-eating-bacteria/?sc=rsin /articles/new-compound-effective-against-flesh-eating-bacteria/?sc=rsin Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:00:00 EST Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a compound that is effective against common bacteria that can lead to rare, dangerous illnesses. Washington University in St. Louis /articles/washu-expert-ferguson-inspired-generation-of-activists-political-leaders/?sc=rsin /articles/washu-expert-ferguson-inspired-generation-of-activists-political-leaders/?sc=rsin Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:05:52 EST Clarissa Rile Hayward, a professor of political science at Washington University in St. Louis and an expert on social movements, said that Michael Brown's death forced law enforcement agencies around the country to grapple with the racism within their departments and led to an uptick in activism and political engagement. Washington University in St. Louis /articles/aging-related-genomic-culprit-found-in-alzheimer-s-disease/?sc=rsin /articles/aging-related-genomic-culprit-found-in-alzheimer-s-disease/?sc=rsin Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:00:00 EST Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a way to study aged neurons in the lab without a brain biopsy, allowing them to accurately model the effects of aging in the development of late-onset Alzheimer's disease. Washington University in St. Louis /articles/expert-how-gender-bias-influences-perceptions-votes-in-elections/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-how-gender-bias-influences-perceptions-votes-in-elections/?sc=rsin Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:05:19 EST Diana Z. O'Brien, an expert on gender and politics at Washington University in St. Louis, discusses the unique challenges facing female politicians, the importance of representation and more. O'Brien's research focuses consequences of women's political representation across the globe. Washington University in St. Louis /articles/nasal-covid-19-vaccine-halts-transmission/?sc=rsin /articles/nasal-covid-19-vaccine-halts-transmission/?sc=rsin Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:00:00 EST A nasal COVID-19 vaccine blocks transmission of the virus, according to an animal study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The findings suggest that vaccines delivered directly to the nose or mouth could play a critical role in containing the spread of respiratory infections. Washington University in St. Louis