Alzheimer’s disease, other conditions linked to prion-like proteins
A new theory about disorders that attack the brain and spinal column has received a significant boost from scientists at the School of Medicine. The theory links these conditions to corrupted proteins known as prions, which appear bright green in this image of brain cells from a patient with Alzheimer’s disease.
Staying ahead of Huntington’s disease
Huntington’s disease is a devastating, incurable disorder that results from the death of certain neurons in the brain. Rohit Pappu, PhD, and colleagues in the engineering and medical schools are conducting studies to learn from nature’s own strategies to battle the disease.
Board of Trustees grants faculty promotions, tenure
At recent Board of Trustees meetings, Washington University faculty members were promoted with tenure or appointed with tenure effective July 1, 2010, unless otherwise noted.