Good news on mild COVID-19 and antibody protection

Months after recovering from mild cases of COVID-19, people still have immune cells in their bodies pumping out antibodies against the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a study from School of Medicine researchers.

Class of 2020 grads return to campus for Commencement

Delayed by a year, students who graduated in 2020 will finally get their chance on Sunday, May 30, to experience the time-honored tradition of walking in Commencement. More than 1,300 members of the Class of 2020 will be on campus for the ceremonies.

Black Lives Matter flags planted on Brookings lawn

In commemoration of the one-year anniversary May 25 of the killing of George Floyd, the leaders of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion planted Black Lives Matter flags on the Brookings Hall lawn.

For men, low testosterone raises risk of severe COVID-19

A School of Medicine study suggests that, among men, low testosterone levels in the blood are linked to more severe COVID-19. The study contradicts widespread assumptions that higher testosterone may explain why men, on average, develop more severe COVID-19.

Study offers new insights into phytochromes

A new study from the laboratory of Rick Vierstra in Arts & Sciences helps explain how proteins called phytochromes respond to light intensity and temperature, thus enabling land plants to colonize the planet millions of years ago.

Notables

Benjamin D. Humphreys, MD, PhD, director of the Division of Nephrology at the School of Medicine, has been named vice president of the American Society for Clinical Investigation, a medical honor society that advances research by physician-scientists.

Notables

Two psychological and brain sciences students in Arts & Sciences — Katherine Lopez and Megan Maxwell — received Research Excellence Awards from the Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences.

Announcements

Global incubator fund seeks proposals

The McDonnell International Scholars Academy has issued a call for proposals for its new Global Incubator Seed Grants Fund. Proposals are due by July 1.

Announcements

Record moves to summer schedule

Today’s issue marks the last Record of the 2020-21 academic year. The next issue will be published Wednesday, June 2, and then generally twice weekly through the summer. Visit The Source for the latest news.