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Nanoparticles treat muscular dystrophy in mice
Robert BostonA new study uses nanoparticles to treat muscular dystrophy in mice. The study’s first author, Kristin P. Bibee, MD, PhD, holds vials of nanoparticle formulations. Researchers at Washington...
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Inspiring successful entrepreneurs and social innovators with the Suren G....
Kevin Lowder/WUSTL PhotosJas K. Grewal (left) and Suren G. DutiaAfter receiving an excellent education at Washington University in St. Louis, including access to mentors and learning in an environment...
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Could obstacles to lethal injection lead to an end to the death penalty?
Access to required anesthetic agents for a lethal injection is quickly disappearing, leaving the future of the death penalty in the United States in question.Dresser “Because the European Union opposes...
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Moot court program prepares lawyers for landmark Supreme Court case
mary butkus/WUSTL PhotosSt. Louis attorney Rudy Telscher argues before a panel of Washington University in St. Louis School of Law faculty during a special moot court program Jan. 29 in the Bryan Cave...
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Putting the squeeze on rocks
SKEMER LABThe rock deformation apparatus Skemer has built in his lab. The yellow frame is a commercial hydraulic press rated at 100 tons and the black cylindrical object poking out to the bottom right...
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New Bias Report and Support System among Mosaic Project updates
The Mosaic Project has announced a number of important updates as part of its efforts toward improving diversity and inclusion for students at Washington University in St. Louis. Because of the hard...
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'Evo devo' expert returns to campus
Mary butkus/WUSTL Photos (2)Sean B. Carroll, PhD (above center), vice president for science education at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, a WUSTL alumnus (AB '79) and one of the country's foremost...
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Special glasses help surgeons 'see' cancer
Robert BostonHigh-tech glasses developed at the School of Medicine help breast surgeon Julie Margenthaler, MD, visualize cancer cells in a patient Feb. 10.High-tech glasses developed at Washington...
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Students win international University Physics Competition
A team of juniors in Arts & Sciences won the Gold Medal in the international University Physics Competition. The students were (from left): Ryan Endsley, a physics and mathematics double major,...
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George Washington Week kicks off with birthday cake, buggy rides
SID Hastings/WUSTL PhotosThroughout the years, “George Washington” has celebrated his birthday at Washington University in St. Louis. In 2011, student Chris Wilburn offered free carriage rides and...
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Jubel gift will create new home for WUSTL’s Department of Mechanical...
Joe Angeles/WUSTL PhotosDon and Karen JubelA major commitment by Donald Jubel, on his family's behalf, to honor his late parents will provide the impetus for the next phase of physical expansion for...
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Seven WUSTL staff members chosen for trip to Ghana
A few months ago, Jennifer Gartley had no idea she’d be embarking on a trip to Africa this summer. But then she found out that Washington University in St. Louis’ Global Diversity Overseas Seminar...
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Former presidential candidate Jon Huntsman Jr. to discuss opportunities,...
Huntsman Jon Huntsman Jr. first appeared in the national arena as a Republican contender for the 2012 presidential election, where he became identified as the candidate who preferred civil discourse...
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Infants with leukemia inherit susceptibility
Steve DolanInfant leukemia is a rare but devastating illness. New research by Todd Druley, MD, PhD, indicates that babies with leukemia have inherited a genetic predisposition that makes them highly...
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STL To Do: Cultural Connections at Portfolio Gallery
"Cultural Connections, a 25th anniversary celebration at Portfolio Gallery and Education Center, will offer information and inspiration. St. Louis authors, artists and collectors will present (and...
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Patti wins Sloan Research Fellowship
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation announced Feb. 17th that WUSTL’s Gary Patti has been awarded a 2014 Sloan Research Fellowship. He is among 126 outstanding U.S. and Canadian researchers selected as...
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Recognizing St. Louis’ 250th birthday
Bill greenblatt/UPIWashington University in St. Louis’ Henry Biggs, PhD, JD, (above, right) plays the part of Pierre Laclede during a re-enactment of the founding of St. Louis, held on the city’s 250th...
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Surprising culprit found in cell recycling defect
Eline van Meel, PhDIn normal cells, phosphotransferase (green) is shown overlapping with the Golgi apparatus (red), which indicates that phosphotransferase is located in the Golgi, where it should be....
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Hazing Prevention Week hosts Tim Marchell, an expert in the psychology of hazing
Here’s one reason not to haze — it’s against university policy and Missouri law.But there’s another reason — it messes with people’s heads. Marchell That’s the message junior Paul Drabinski, new member...
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Sumers Recreation Center will provide WUSTL community a new place to play,...
A suspended jogging track, a three-court gymnasium, two multipurpose rooms, a spinning studio, state-of-the-art fitness equipment and team locker rooms are among the features planned for the new Gary...
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