The Record

Blood test IDs key Alzheimer’s marker

A study led by School of Medicine researchers suggests that measures of amyloid beta in the blood could help identify people with altered levels of amyloid in their brains. The test could identify people heading toward Alzheimer’s years before symptoms occur.

$2.6 million to build genetic toolkit for studying animal behavior

Washington University scientists are working on a simple toolkit that will allow scientists who study animal behavior to manipulate the genomes of many animals — with the hope of accelerating progress in our understanding of the brain.

Biomedical engineer uses data to study breast cancer cells

Kristen Naegle, of the School of Engineering & Applied Science, is studying breast cancer at the cellular level. Using data and algorithms, she is working to understand how the cancer cells spread to other parts of the body.

GlobalSTL summit connects entrepreneurs, health-care industry

The inaugural GlobalSTL Health Innovation Summit took place this summer at the Brown School. The event brought together dozens of entrepreneurs, researchers, public officials and business people to focus on health-care innovation in the region.

Ultrasound trainees visit Medical Campus for international study

A new study will evaluate if providing clean-fuel stoves in homes in the developing world can reduce household air pollution and its effects on children and women. Doctors, nurses and midwives visited the Medical Campus recently for training.