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The Northern Lights lit up the skies above campus, captured beautifully by WashU student Hanyu Xiao!
#WashU #northernlights #AuroraBorealis
The Northern Lights lit up the skies above campus, captured beautifully by WashU student Hanyu Xiao!
#WashU #northernlights #AuroraBorealis
November 13, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Look Up! ✨
The Northern Lights lit up the skies above campus, captured beautifully by WashU student Hanyu Xiao!
#WashU #northernlights #AuroraBorealis
The Northern Lights lit up the skies above campus, captured beautifully by WashU student Hanyu Xiao!
#WashU #northernlights #AuroraBorealis
What if the carbon we throw away could help power the future? 💡
Feng Jiao and his team at the McKelvey School of Engineering have discovered a more cost-effective and longer-lasting method for converting waste carbon into usable energy. https://bit.ly/4ox3CIW
Feng Jiao and his team at the McKelvey School of Engineering have discovered a more cost-effective and longer-lasting method for converting waste carbon into usable energy. https://bit.ly/4ox3CIW
Inexpensive materials transform waste carbon into energy-rich compounds
Research from engineers at Washington University in St. Louis will help turn waste gas into energy-rich compounds for sustainable manufacturing.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
What if the carbon we throw away could help power the future? 💡
Feng Jiao and his team at the McKelvey School of Engineering have discovered a more cost-effective and longer-lasting method for converting waste carbon into usable energy. https://bit.ly/4ox3CIW
Feng Jiao and his team at the McKelvey School of Engineering have discovered a more cost-effective and longer-lasting method for converting waste carbon into usable energy. https://bit.ly/4ox3CIW
▪️ Invest in communities
▪️Advance safer technology
▪️Expand the evidence base
Dr. Sandro Galea, Dean of WashU's School of Public Health, is among the co-authors of a groundbreaking report on building a safer, healthier world. https://bit.ly/3LmmStZ
▪️Advance safer technology
▪️Expand the evidence base
Dr. Sandro Galea, Dean of WashU's School of Public Health, is among the co-authors of a groundbreaking report on building a safer, healthier world. https://bit.ly/3LmmStZ
Toward a safer world by 2040
National experts — including WashU’s Sandro Galea — call for rethinking violence as a preventable public-health crisis and investing in community, technology and research to create lasting safety.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:52 PM
▪️ Invest in communities
▪️Advance safer technology
▪️Expand the evidence base
Dr. Sandro Galea, Dean of WashU's School of Public Health, is among the co-authors of a groundbreaking report on building a safer, healthier world. https://bit.ly/3LmmStZ
▪️Advance safer technology
▪️Expand the evidence base
Dr. Sandro Galea, Dean of WashU's School of Public Health, is among the co-authors of a groundbreaking report on building a safer, healthier world. https://bit.ly/3LmmStZ
Nearly 150M children under 5 face stunted growth from malnutrition.
Researchers at WashU Medicine and collaborators found that stable gut microbiomes support healthier growth, reshaping how we diagnose and treat malnutrition. https://bit.ly/3I2IRVE
Researchers at WashU Medicine and collaborators found that stable gut microbiomes support healthier growth, reshaping how we diagnose and treat malnutrition. https://bit.ly/3I2IRVE
Microbiome instability linked to poor growth in kids
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine researchers found that children with fluctuating gut microbiomes showed poorer growth compared with kids with a more stable microbiome. The study ...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Nearly 150M children under 5 face stunted growth from malnutrition.
Researchers at WashU Medicine and collaborators found that stable gut microbiomes support healthier growth, reshaping how we diagnose and treat malnutrition. https://bit.ly/3I2IRVE
Researchers at WashU Medicine and collaborators found that stable gut microbiomes support healthier growth, reshaping how we diagnose and treat malnutrition. https://bit.ly/3I2IRVE
What turns a moment into a movement?
Protests shape our politics, culture, and media. Sociologist Kenneth "Andy" Andrews studies what makes movements powerful and sustainable. https://bit.ly/3IIeh3S
Protests shape our politics, culture, and media. Sociologist Kenneth "Andy" Andrews studies what makes movements powerful and sustainable. https://bit.ly/3IIeh3S
Washington People: Kenneth Andrews
The past two decades have been marked by unprecedented levels of activism in the U.S., with no signs of slowing down. Historically based research by Kenneth "Andy" Andrews, the Tileston Professor of Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis,...
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October 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
What turns a moment into a movement?
Protests shape our politics, culture, and media. Sociologist Kenneth "Andy" Andrews studies what makes movements powerful and sustainable. https://bit.ly/3IIeh3S
Protests shape our politics, culture, and media. Sociologist Kenneth "Andy" Andrews studies what makes movements powerful and sustainable. https://bit.ly/3IIeh3S
🏢 We ask where our food comes from; why not our glass? 🏬
Architect Aki Ishida examines the process of glass production and highlights the importance of understanding its origins for more sustainable design. https://bit.ly/42psOrI
Architect Aki Ishida examines the process of glass production and highlights the importance of understanding its origins for more sustainable design. https://bit.ly/42psOrI
Where does your glass come from?
Glass seems simple − it’s just sand and a few more ingredients. Yet mining and production are rarely local, raising questions about sustainability.
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October 7, 2025 at 10:49 PM
🏢 We ask where our food comes from; why not our glass? 🏬
Architect Aki Ishida examines the process of glass production and highlights the importance of understanding its origins for more sustainable design. https://bit.ly/42psOrI
Architect Aki Ishida examines the process of glass production and highlights the importance of understanding its origins for more sustainable design. https://bit.ly/42psOrI
Many people with rare immune disorders go years without a diagnosis because standard genetic tests can miss the underlying causes. Dr. Megan Cooper at WashU is using advanced gene sequencing to uncover hidden causes and help patients get the answers and treatments they need.
Research explores genetics underlying immune system disorders
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis researchers have received a $12.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study novel genetic causes of immune disorders.
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September 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Many people with rare immune disorders go years without a diagnosis because standard genetic tests can miss the underlying causes. Dr. Megan Cooper at WashU is using advanced gene sequencing to uncover hidden causes and help patients get the answers and treatments they need.
Scientists reveal how lifetime-acquired mutations interact with inherited genetic risk to drive blood cancer development. These findings pave the way for earlier detection and targeted preventive therapies.
Genetic study suggests ways to catch blood cancer earlier
In a new study, Washington University of St. Louis School of Medicine researchers shed light on how newly acquired mutations in blood stem cells interact with mutations passed down by parents to influ...
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September 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Scientists reveal how lifetime-acquired mutations interact with inherited genetic risk to drive blood cancer development. These findings pave the way for earlier detection and targeted preventive therapies.
Relax, recharge, and have a safe and happy Labor Day. ☀️
September 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Relax, recharge, and have a safe and happy Labor Day. ☀️
For some patients, mysterious infections, autoimmune problems, or unusual reactions to everyday illnesses can signal a rare immune disorder—but standard tests don’t always find the cause. Dr. Megan Cooper at WashU is using new genetic techniques to find those missing answers.
Research explores genetics underlying immune system disorders
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis researchers have received a $12.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study novel genetic causes of immune disorders.
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August 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
For some patients, mysterious infections, autoimmune problems, or unusual reactions to everyday illnesses can signal a rare immune disorder—but standard tests don’t always find the cause. Dr. Megan Cooper at WashU is using new genetic techniques to find those missing answers.
From galaxies to grains of soil—physicist Mikhail Tikhonov uses math to decode the hidden rules of microbial ecosystems. His work could improve farming, protect waterways, and even guide the search for alien life. #AcademicSky #ScienceSky https://bit.ly/3VjeRaR
When physics meets ecology
Mikhail Tikhonov, an associate professor of physics in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, is using mathematical tools to deepen our understanding of microbial ecology and evolution...
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August 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
From galaxies to grains of soil—physicist Mikhail Tikhonov uses math to decode the hidden rules of microbial ecosystems. His work could improve farming, protect waterways, and even guide the search for alien life. #AcademicSky #ScienceSky https://bit.ly/3VjeRaR
WashU Medicine scientists reveal how lifetime-acquired mutations interact with inherited genetic risk to drive blood cancer development. These findings pave the way for earlier detection and targeted preventive therapies.
Genetic study suggests ways to catch blood cancer earlier
In a new study, Washington University of St. Louis School of Medicine researchers shed light on how newly acquired mutations in blood stem cells interact with mutations passed down by parents to influence a person's lifetime risk of developing blood can...
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August 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
WashU Medicine scientists reveal how lifetime-acquired mutations interact with inherited genetic risk to drive blood cancer development. These findings pave the way for earlier detection and targeted preventive therapies.
How much does luck actually impact #MarchMadness? 🤔
Not as much as you’d think, says sociologist Mark Rank. While upsets are part of the madness, basketball is the least luck-driven sport. bit.ly/4iQdOcD
Not as much as you’d think, says sociologist Mark Rank. While upsets are part of the madness, basketball is the least luck-driven sport. bit.ly/4iQdOcD
Is March Madness All Luck?
As a Purdue Boilermakers fan, I’ve experienced plenty of heartbreak during the N.C.A.A. tournament. Was it a matter of skill, or of chance?
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March 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
How much does luck actually impact #MarchMadness? 🤔
Not as much as you’d think, says sociologist Mark Rank. While upsets are part of the madness, basketball is the least luck-driven sport. bit.ly/4iQdOcD
Not as much as you’d think, says sociologist Mark Rank. While upsets are part of the madness, basketball is the least luck-driven sport. bit.ly/4iQdOcD
A new nasal COVID-19 vaccine from WashU, designed to reduce transmission and protect against respiratory viruses, is entering Phase 1 trials. A major step toward controlling global health threats.
Nasal COVID-19 vaccine based on WashU technology to enter U.S. clinical trials
A nasal vaccine for COVID-19 – based on technology developed at Washington University in St. Louis – is poised to enter a phase 1 clinical trial in the U.S.
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February 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
A new nasal COVID-19 vaccine from WashU, designed to reduce transmission and protect against respiratory viruses, is entering Phase 1 trials. A major step toward controlling global health threats.
Those red stigmas on hazelnut flowers?
WashU biologist Susanne Renner co-authored a study uncovering why red stigmas are common in wind-pollinated plants. bit.ly/42QkAKn
WashU biologist Susanne Renner co-authored a study uncovering why red stigmas are common in wind-pollinated plants. bit.ly/42QkAKn
Lady in red
Research from biologist Susanne Renner in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis reveals the function of red stigmas in wind-pollinated flowers.
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February 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Those red stigmas on hazelnut flowers?
WashU biologist Susanne Renner co-authored a study uncovering why red stigmas are common in wind-pollinated plants. bit.ly/42QkAKn
WashU biologist Susanne Renner co-authored a study uncovering why red stigmas are common in wind-pollinated plants. bit.ly/42QkAKn
What can viral memes teach us about global connections?
East Asian languages and cultures researcher Jianqing Chen explores how social media humor fosters cross-cultural engagement.
East Asian languages and cultures researcher Jianqing Chen explores how social media humor fosters cross-cultural engagement.
How America fell in love with China's memes
The US government says Chinese apps and online activities threaten Americans' security. But US internet users can't get enough of Chinese memes.
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February 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
What can viral memes teach us about global connections?
East Asian languages and cultures researcher Jianqing Chen explores how social media humor fosters cross-cultural engagement.
East Asian languages and cultures researcher Jianqing Chen explores how social media humor fosters cross-cultural engagement.
“Many people think, ‘Oh, cannabis is not harmful — it’s organic, it’s natural."
New research shows #cannabis use disorder is becoming a major public health concern, with patients facing nearly three times the risk of death. nyti.ms/3EwUuSy
New research shows #cannabis use disorder is becoming a major public health concern, with patients facing nearly three times the risk of death. nyti.ms/3EwUuSy
Marijuana Dependence Linked to Higher Risk of Death
Two new Canadian studies are the largest to date looking at death rates and psychosis associated with cannabis use disorder.
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February 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
“Many people think, ‘Oh, cannabis is not harmful — it’s organic, it’s natural."
New research shows #cannabis use disorder is becoming a major public health concern, with patients facing nearly three times the risk of death. nyti.ms/3EwUuSy
New research shows #cannabis use disorder is becoming a major public health concern, with patients facing nearly three times the risk of death. nyti.ms/3EwUuSy
What’s living in your plumbing? 💧
WashU #researchers led by Fangqiong Ling are uncovering the hidden microbiomes of household water systems, revealing diverse bacteria and resistance genes that could impact health. #sciencesky #researchsky
WashU #researchers led by Fangqiong Ling are uncovering the hidden microbiomes of household water systems, revealing diverse bacteria and resistance genes that could impact health. #sciencesky #researchsky
Scientists collect ‘microbial fingerprints’ found in household plumbing
Environmental engineers at Washington University in St. Louis are working to document the microbial populations that live in household plumbing.
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February 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
What’s living in your plumbing? 💧
WashU #researchers led by Fangqiong Ling are uncovering the hidden microbiomes of household water systems, revealing diverse bacteria and resistance genes that could impact health. #sciencesky #researchsky
WashU #researchers led by Fangqiong Ling are uncovering the hidden microbiomes of household water systems, revealing diverse bacteria and resistance genes that could impact health. #sciencesky #researchsky
Researchers collaborated on a new method using Fitbit data to predict spine surgery recovery more accurately. Their model shows promising results and could lead to more personalized treatment plans for patients.
New machine learning method can better predict spine surgery outcomes
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis combine artificial intelligence and mobile health data to better predict recovery from lumbar spine surgery.
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February 6, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Researchers collaborated on a new method using Fitbit data to predict spine surgery recovery more accurately. Their model shows promising results and could lead to more personalized treatment plans for patients.
Weedy rice is wreaking havoc on rice crops in the southeastern U.S. 🌾
A new study finds over half of weedy rice in the region is herbicide-resistant, costing farmers millions.
Here's how #science is tackling this growing agricultural challenge ⬇️
A new study finds over half of weedy rice in the region is herbicide-resistant, costing farmers millions.
Here's how #science is tackling this growing agricultural challenge ⬇️
Across southeastern US, weedy rice steals herbicide resistance from crop rice
Biologists in WashU Arts & Sciences found that 57% of their samples of weedy rice collected in Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana were resistant to herbicides.
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January 3, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Weedy rice is wreaking havoc on rice crops in the southeastern U.S. 🌾
A new study finds over half of weedy rice in the region is herbicide-resistant, costing farmers millions.
Here's how #science is tackling this growing agricultural challenge ⬇️
A new study finds over half of weedy rice in the region is herbicide-resistant, costing farmers millions.
Here's how #science is tackling this growing agricultural challenge ⬇️
Want to power up? Beet it.
Beet juice, packed inorganic nitrate, isn't just tasty—it's helping heart failure patients improve muscle power. #science #sciencesky #research #researchsky
Beet juice, packed inorganic nitrate, isn't just tasty—it's helping heart failure patients improve muscle power. #science #sciencesky #research #researchsky
Strategy evaluated for boosting exercise capacity in heart failure patients
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine have received a $2.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct a clinical trial investigating whether i...
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December 26, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Want to power up? Beet it.
Beet juice, packed inorganic nitrate, isn't just tasty—it's helping heart failure patients improve muscle power. #science #sciencesky #research #researchsky
Beet juice, packed inorganic nitrate, isn't just tasty—it's helping heart failure patients improve muscle power. #science #sciencesky #research #researchsky
Can #volunteering slow down #aging?
A Brown School #research study says yes! Retirees volunteering 1-4 hrs/week showed the greatest benefits, but everyone gains from giving back. Dive into the #science behind how helping others helps you.
A Brown School #research study says yes! Retirees volunteering 1-4 hrs/week showed the greatest benefits, but everyone gains from giving back. Dive into the #science behind how helping others helps you.
Volunteering reduces rate of aging, study finds
Volunteering, even a small amount, is linked to slower age acceleration for both retirees and working people, finds a new study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.
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December 19, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Can #volunteering slow down #aging?
A Brown School #research study says yes! Retirees volunteering 1-4 hrs/week showed the greatest benefits, but everyone gains from giving back. Dive into the #science behind how helping others helps you.
A Brown School #research study says yes! Retirees volunteering 1-4 hrs/week showed the greatest benefits, but everyone gains from giving back. Dive into the #science behind how helping others helps you.
Researchers have developed a promising strategy to treat glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer.
By forcing tumor cells to display immune targets, they aim to make these cells visible and vulnerable to immunotherapies. #researchsky #sciencesky #science🧪
By forcing tumor cells to display immune targets, they aim to make these cells visible and vulnerable to immunotherapies. #researchsky #sciencesky #science🧪
Researchers make glioblastoma cells visible to attacking immune cells
Researchers at WashU Medicine have identified a possible way to make brain cancer cells vulnerable to different types of immunotherapy, in hopes of finding new treatments for one of the most deadly ca...
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December 12, 2024 at 8:53 PM
Researchers have developed a promising strategy to treat glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer.
By forcing tumor cells to display immune targets, they aim to make these cells visible and vulnerable to immunotherapies. #researchsky #sciencesky #science🧪
By forcing tumor cells to display immune targets, they aim to make these cells visible and vulnerable to immunotherapies. #researchsky #sciencesky #science🧪
A new WashU study shows a drug called itacitinib may reduce a dangerous side effect in #stemcell transplants for blood cancer.
Early results: no severe cases and better survival rates. #researchsky #sciencesky 🧪
Early results: no severe cases and better survival rates. #researchsky #sciencesky 🧪
New drug tested to reduce side effect of ‘half-matched’ stem cell transplants
Results from a clinical trial conducted at WashU Medicine showed adding the investigational drug itacitinib to standard care for "half-matched" stem cell transplantation may reduce rates of graft-vers...
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December 11, 2024 at 9:03 PM
A new WashU study shows a drug called itacitinib may reduce a dangerous side effect in #stemcell transplants for blood cancer.
Early results: no severe cases and better survival rates. #researchsky #sciencesky 🧪
Early results: no severe cases and better survival rates. #researchsky #sciencesky 🧪