All Washington University School of Medicine articles
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NewsGut drug boosts liver health in mice after small bowel surgery
Researchers at Washington University have developed a gut-specific drug that protects the liver and improves nutrient absorption in mice after small bowel surgery.
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NewsMast cells: new target for preventing meningitis and brain disease
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine have discovered that mast cells – immune cells best known for triggering allergic reactions – also help protect the brain from bacterial and viral infections. This could have important implications for treating brain infections in the future.
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NewsType 1 regulatory cells limit immunotherapy success
Scientists discovered the number of Tr1 cells increased as tumours grew larger, making mice insensitive to immunotherapy.
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NewsLamotrigine found to prevent NF1 brain tumour growth in mice
The new findings could result in a clinical trial to assess whether a one-year course of treatment could stop brain tumours.
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ArticleUsing AI to predict metastatic behaviour of NSCLC
Dr Richard Cote and Dr Ramaswamy Govindan of the Washington University School of Medicine elucidate how AI, particularly deep learning networks, could identify histopathologic features in non-small cell lung cancer, and impact the treatment approach for early-stage patients.
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NewsIPSCs used to study common genetic cause of chILD
Researchers observed many quantifiable differences between diseased cells made from affected children and their gene-edited cells.