Why fears of human-to-human bird flu spread in Missouri are overblown
Hospital workers reported respiratory symptoms after encountering a Missouri patient with H5N1 who had not been exposed to farm animals. Officials say bird flu transmission is unlikely.
Europa is an icy ocean world—and NASA is finally going to explore it
For the first time, NASA is journeying to this mysterious moon to determine if it might be able to host alien life.
‘Milestone’ study suggests microbiome-boosting foods can treat severe malnutrition
If approach holds up, it could “result in health benefits to millions of malnourished children worldwide,” experts say.
Trump seeks to boost presidential bid in Hurricane Helene’s wake, analysts say
Andrew Reeves, a professor at WashU in St. Louis who has studied how natural disasters affect U.S. politics, adds his thoughts.
Hurricane Helene scrambles politics in 3 battleground states
The 500-milelong path of destruction cut by Hurricane Helene has scrambled the politics of three battleground states that could determine control of the White House and Senate. Steven Smith, a political science professor at WashU, chimes in.
Physicians and public health professionals are watching Missouri’s single human case of bird flu closely
Dr. Steven Lawrence, a Washington University Infectious Diseases Physician at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, gives his thoughts.
‘Labor of love’: Meet the first generation migrants whose American dream flourishes in south city, supports clean water for school kids in Honduras
Patrick Clapp saved up and launched a small business selling coffee beans at Soulard Farmer’s Market. Now his shops, including one on the campus of Washington University, are thriving.
Black Carbon from Wildfire Smoke Can Double Warming Effects
The findings could help climate models be more accurate about warming projections. WashU atmospheric chemist Rajan Chakrabarty shares his experience.
Hundreds of chemicals linked to breast cancer found in food packaging, alarming new study reveals
A January study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that breast cancer diagnoses have increased steadily in women under 50 over the last two decades.
Low-magnitude earthquake reported in Old Monroe, Missouri
According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake was reported in Old Monroe at about 3:30 a.m.