Outlook: The Neuroscience Issue
Already one of the world’s premier institutions in neuroscience research, WashU Medicine is deepening its investment. Read about our approach, areas of focus and latest advances in Outlook Winter 2023-24.
Tau-based biomarker tracks Alzheimer’s progression (Links to an external site)
Novel marker found in cerebrospinal fluid also could speed development of Alzheimer’s drugs
Air monitor can detect COVID-19 virus variants in about 5 minutes (Links to an external site)
Proof-of-concept device could also monitor for flu, RSV, other respiratory viruses
Ackerman named a 2023 Klingenstein-Simons fellow (Links to an external site)
Grant will support research on brain plasticity
Podcast: Can psychedelic drugs help treat mental illness? (Links to an external site)
This episode of ‘Show Me the Science’ focuses on research into how psychedelic drugs affect the brain and how such effects might help treat anxiety, depression and addiction
Wang, nationally recognized geneticist, named head of genetics (Links to an external site)
Leads major NIH-funded genome projects, demonstrates passion for educating next generation of physicians, scientists
Diagnosis of rare, genetic muscle disease improved by new approach (Links to an external site)
Accurate diagnosis is a crucial step toward appropriate treatment
Altered gut bacteria may be early sign of Alzheimer’s disease (Links to an external site)
Gut microbes of people with pre-symptomatic Alzheimer’s differ from those of healthy people
Children’s brain scans provide clues to processing of emotional cues (Links to an external site)
As children age, such brain activity becomes similar to how the brains of peers process such cues
Wearable, light-based brain-imaging tech to be commercialized with aid of NIH grant (Links to an external site)
Scientists, engineers receive small-business development grant
Washington University receives NSF Engines Development Award (Links to an external site)
Award will help advance neuroscience technologies aimed at improving cognitive wellness