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"Crawling" Behind : Though anyone can contract the virus, we haven’t all had equal reasons to fear it. A WashU study reveals that COVID-19 has exacerbated the child care crisis.http://nym.ag/2KaLzKG 

School of Medicine research has found that a toxin produced by E. coli changes intestinal cells to benefit itself. That ability could provide a clue to why the bacteria have been linked to problems such as malnutrition and stunted growth.http://bit.ly/37m9HCS 

Hearing specialists say they have seen an uptick in visits from people who only realized how much they relied on lip reading and facial expressions when mask-wearing became encouraged. WashU Otolaryngology professor, Nancy Tye-Murray weighs in. https://bit.ly/33hCki8 

As a hospitalist and instructor in medicine, Han Li, MD ’15, sees a bit of everything. She began following the COVID-19 outbreak in early January and has since treated hundreds of patients. Here she shares what it's like being a caregiver amid a pandemic.https://bit.ly/3oyTEHM 

Does the first amendment need amending? @WashULaw professor, Neil Richards, discusses the fraught relationship between privacy and free speech, and how we can start to reconceptualize the First Amendment’s place in our society and the digital age. https://bit.ly/326chJY 

“More explicit focus on adolescent girls is needed when designing and evaluating interventions to ensure global efforts to end gender-based violence are inclusive of this population.”https://bit.ly/39jLIFJ 

New research finds that a molecule previously linked to diabetes, cancer and muscle atrophy also seems to be involved in the development of osteoarthritis. It may offer a useful treatment target.https://bit.ly/3qmw5DL 

Sharing Solutions: Alumni, faculty and students have been making headlines during the pandemic for their efforts to help others understand its impact and navigate possible solutions. https://bit.ly/36DxcH5 

Ani Vallabhaneni (BSBA ’02, BSAS ’02), co-founder of @Sanergy, is working to combat the sanitation crisis in Kenyan urban slums. In addition to designing a low-cost toilet, Vallabhaneni has found an innovative way to convert waste into organic fertilizer.https://bit.ly/37A8Nla 

WashU alum @iamjulialindon (AB ‘13) recently wrote and starred in the TV pilot “Lady Liberty” alongside her former mentor, Jason Sudeikis. The story is inspired by Lindon's own "coming-of-age and coming out" experiences in New York City. https://bit.ly/2JQe7Jh 

As people move toward cleaner transportation, hydrogen fuel cells are gaining popularity for automotive applications. But the technology has been hindered by issues of component cost and longevity, Now a multidisciplinary team may have a solution. https://bit.ly/2JPbMOH 

Wondering what foods are best for your post-workout fuel? Try smoked salmon. WashU research shows that omega-3 fats can fire up pathways in your body that increase muscle protein synthesis. https://bit.ly/2W3qh3L 

Here's a list worth checking twice—The Texas Medical Association released a holiday version of its popular "risk assessment chart". As the pandemic continues, Dr. Jason Newland of @WUSTLmed advises on how to reimagine holiday traditions this year. https://bit.ly/3mUf3dU 

What do your shopping habits say about your personality? Cynthia Cryder, associate professor of marketing @WUSTLbusiness weighs in.https://cnb.cx/36R3Ftv 

"This is not fear-mongering. This is real." Dr. Kenneth Remy of @WUSTLmed has been caring for COVID-19 patients since March. In a video posted to Twitter, he provided a first-person view of what Covid-19 patients see as they are being intubated.https://bit.ly/2VNZIj1 

Covid-19 cases in the U.S. could hit 20 million by Inauguration Day, according to a modeling forecast from researchers at WashU. The increase would represent a near-doubling of current U.S. case totals, which stand at more than 12 million.https://nbcnews.to/3q2mWji