Neuroscience researchers led by Edward Han, PhD, have shown in mice that the brain has separate memory systems for recognizing places and tracking locations associated with rewards.
Specialized circuit of cells marks an X on our mental maps
Author: Mark Reynolds
Van Essen wins 2026 Ralph W. Gerard Prize in Neuroscience
The Society for Neuroscience, the world’s largest neuroscience organization, honors WashU Medicine neuroscientist David Van Essen, PhD, with prestigious Gerard Prize for lifetime contributions to understanding the brain.
Build-up of common enzyme stunts brain growth (Links to an external site)
Mouse study of Angelman syndrome identifies potential opportunity to restore healthy neurodevelopment.
Osteoarthritis therapy study advances with $17 million from ARPA-H (Links to an external site)
Funding will support collaboration to move single-injection treatment to reverse joint damage into clinical trials.
Freezing out tumors: Heather Garrett leads the way in innovative breast cancer treatment
This WashU Medicine radiologist is on a mission to expand a minimally invasive procedure as a safe option for patients.
Cheng receives early career award for holistic approach to musculoskeletal care
Clinician-scientist emphasizes lifestyle and mental health factors in orthopedic and rehabilitation medicine.
New discovery may point to clues about how head and neck cancers spread
A research team led by Sidharth Puram, MD, identified a previously unknown population of aggressive tumor cells in difficult-to-treat head and neck cancers.
Rosa-Molinar receives dual honors from scientific societies
Professor of cell biology and physiology recognized for exceptional research and mentorship in imaging science.
Brain cells regulate cholesterol to control neuron signaling
Vitaly Klyachko, PhD, in Cell Biology & Physiology has shown that brain cells called astrocytes modulate cholesterol in the brain to facilitate communication between neurons.
Key path to Alzheimer’s-like brain damage starts outside the brain (Links to an external site)
Study finds in mice that immune cells that drive neurodegeneration originate in body’s lymph nodes.