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CDC Confirmed Human H5 Bird Flu Case in Missouri
On Sep. 6, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed a human case of avian…
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Repeat COVID-19 vaccinations elicit antibodies that neutralize variants, other viruses
On May 17, 2024, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis announced a study had…
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Imaging technique shows new details of peptide structures
On Apr. 26, 2024, engineers at Washington University in St. Louis announced a new imaging technique that give…
University of Missouri broke ground on building named for former U.S. Senanor Roy Blunt
On Apr. 5, 2024, groundbreaking was held for the Roy Blunt Soil Testing and Research Laboratory at the…
Washington University’s Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research building dedicated
On Jan. 25, 2024, dozens of noted scientists, philanthropists, and Washington University, state and local leaders celebrated the…
University of Missouri research reactor announced commercial shipments of radioisotope for cancer treatment
On Dec. 6, 2023, the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) announced they had completed its first commercial…
Scientists developed breath test that rapidly detects COVID-19 virus
On Jul. 31, 2023, scientists at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a breath test that quickly…
University of Missouri launched rabies lab for pets traveling abroad
On Jun. 6, 2023, the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine announced it had launched a rabies…
Paxlovid reduced risk of long-term health problems, death from COVID-19
On Mar. 23. 2023, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Veterans Affairs…
In a first for imaging, new microscope captured details, 3D motion of molecules in liquid
On Mar. 7, 2023, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Veterans Affairs…
COVID-19 vaccine from Washington University in St. Louis approved for use as booster in India
On Dec. 9, 2022, Washington University in St. Louis announced that it’s nasal COVID-19 vaccine technology had been…
University of Missouri study of feline genetics helped pinpoint first-ever domestication of cats
On Dec. 5, 2022, a study at the University of Missouri found that nearly 10,000 years ago, humans…
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis announced finding diagnostic marker for deadly brain disease
On Nov. 24, 2022, researchers Kanta Horie and Chihiro Sato at the Tracy Family SILQ Center at Washington…
University of Missouri study found Monkeypox mutations caused virus to spread rapidly, evade drugs and vaccines
On Nov. 9, 2022, researchers at the University of Missouri announced they had identified the highly prevalent, specific…
$1.5 million gift supports Canine Genetics Lab at University of Missouri
On Nov. 3, 2022, the University of Missouri announced a $1.5 million gift from the Orthopedic Foundation for…
NIH awarded University of Missouri $8 million grant to expand National Swine Resource and Research Center
On Oct. 25, 2022, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced that the University of Missouri had been…
Washington University in St. Louis COVID-19 nasal vaccine technology licensed to Ocugen
On Oct. 4, 2022, Washington University in St. Louis announced it had licensed the rights to develop, manufacture…
Mandatory masking in schools reduced COVID-19 cases during Delta surge
On Mar. 10, 2022, Schools with mandatory masking during the Delta surge had approximately 72% fewer cases of…
USDA confirmed highlypathogenic Avian influenza in flock of commercial broiler chickens in Missouri
On Mar. 4, 2022, the U.S. Department of Agricultureï¾’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the presence…
Blood test for Alzheimer’s highly accurate in large, international study
On Feb. 22, 2022, Washington University in St. Louis announced that a blood test developed at the University’s…
In a first for imaging, new microscope captured details, 3D motion of molecules in liquid
On Feb. 16, 2022, the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, announced that it…
COVID-19 infections increased risk of heart conditions
On Feb. 7, 2022, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis announced an analysis of…
University of Missouri researchers identified mutations of Delta, Delta Plus variants
On Jan. 25, 2022, researchers at the University of Missouri announced they had identified the highly prevalent, specific…
Washington University School of Medicine reported antiviral compound blocked SARS-CoV-2 from entering cells
On Oct. 11, 2021, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis announced they had developed…
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis led pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trial launched
On Oct. 6, 2021, Washington University School of Medicine announced the start of a pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinical…
University of Missouri researchers identified mutations of Delta, Delta Plus variants
On Sept. 28, 2021, the University of Missouri researcher Kamlendra Singh led a team that analyzed protein sequences…
Antibodies elicited by COVID-19 vaccination effective against delta variant
On Aug. 17, 2021, researchers reported the delta variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 was not particularly…
Scientists discovered rare genetic condition that attacks kidsï¾’ immune systems
On May 19, 2021, Megan A. Cooper, MD, PhD, an associate professor of pediatrics at Washington University School…
Scientists found genetic link to clogged arteries
On Mar. 24, 2021, scientists from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis announced they had identified…
New evidence COVID-19 antibodies, vaccines less effective against variants
On Mar. 4, 2021, researchers at the University School of Medicine in St. Louis announced that three new,…