washington university school of medicine

Detecting Alzheimer’s damage before symptoms appear using a new blood test

Curtailing the spread of antibiotic resistance

Using biointegrated LEDs to stimulate nerves

Biodegradable implant provides electrical stimulation that speeds nerve regeneration

In mouse models an antibody removes Alzheimer’s plaques

A blood test for Alzheimer’s?

Study reveals new, potent way to boost immunity and fight viruses

Discovery Of Vulnerability In Brain Tumor Stem Cells May Lead To Successful Brain Cancer Treatment

Light — not pain-killing drugs — used to activate brain’s opioid receptors

Human skin cells reprogrammed directly into brain cells

NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Aging experts urge more focus on disease prevention to promote a long and healthy lifespan. Strategies include a healthy diet, exercise and possibly manipulating molecular pathways that slow aging.

Strategy proposed for preventing diseases of aging

ROBERT BOSTON High-tech glasses developed at the School of Medicine help breast surgeon Julie Margenthaler, MD, visualize cancer cells in a patient Feb. 10.

Special Glasses Help Surgeons “See Cancer”

Aging really is ‘in your head’

Cholesterol buildup links atherosclerosis and macular degeneration

Nanoparticles loaded with bee venom kill HIV