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February 2023
@WashingtonUniversity
What’s happening on and off campus today. For alumni, parents, and friends.
 

 SPOTLIGHT

RESEARCH
Dormant bacteria may cause severe infections in hospitalized patients
Screening for bacterial strains before procedures could help reduce risk, School of Medicine investigators suggest.

 NEWS & FEATURES

PEOPLE
 Former Ervin Scholar is first alumnus to lead the program
Kris Campa, AB ’13, aims to make the scholarship program — and the university — better for those who come after him.

RESEARCH
Team probes connection between gut microbiome and brain health
Study shows intestinal bacteria can trigger immune responses that worsen Alzheimer’s-related tissue damage in mice.

RESEARCH
New model captures ‘whimsical’ nature of individual cells
Using single-cell data on E. coli, biologists create a more nuanced conceptual framework for DNA replication, cell division.

WASHU EXPERT
Tips for building small business agility in a volatile market
Professor says smaller companies have advantages that may help them weather disruptions amid economic challenges.

RESEARCH
Nanoplastics produce unexpected reactions when exposed to light
Findings show plastic debris interacts with neighboring substances in the environment, raising new pollution concerns.

ON CAMPUS
Men’s Ultimate Frisbee team cultivates competition, camaraderie
WashU sport club that competed in the college national championships last year hopes to continue its success.

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