Nadia Erika Cole, a recent Washington State University graduate, disappeared from Seattle International Airport on May 29, the same day her fiancé Aaron Daniel Aung and his 2-year-old daughter Seraya went missing from Moscow, Idaho. An arrest warrant has been issued for Aung for first-degree custodial interference. Security footage showed Cole leaving the airport distressed, and she has not been seen since. Authorities are seeking public assistance in locating the missing individuals.
Scientists from Washington State University have discovered that certain disease-causing bacteria, including strains of Escherichia coli, are chemically attracted to human blood serum as a source of food, explaining their tendency to cause life-threatening sepsis. The research, published in the journal Elife, found that these bacteria are finely tuned to seek out blood for nourishment, a phenomenon the authors have termed "bacterial vampirism." The team hopes that understanding this behavior could lead to the development of new drugs to block this ability and prevent bloodstream infections, particularly in people with inflammatory bowel diseases.
Researchers at Washington State University discovered that certain deadly bacteria are attracted to the liquid part of human blood, a phenomenon they called "bacterial vampirism." The study could lead to medical innovations for treating bloodstream infections, as the bacteria were found to be especially drawn to serine, an amino acid in human blood. Understanding how these bacteria detect blood sources could lead to the development of new drugs to block this ability and improve the health of people at high risk for bloodstream infections.
Researchers at Washington State University have discovered a new trait called 'bacterial vampirism' among bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli, which are attracted to the liquid part of human blood, or serum, and can enter the bloodstream through small cuts in the digestive system, causing serious complications for people with inflammatory bowel disease. The bacteria can detect as little as a femtoliter of serum and swim toward it, a strategy called 'chemotaxis.' This new understanding could lead to the development of drugs to prevent sepsis in high-risk individuals.
Researchers at Washington State University have discovered that cannabis stimulates appetite by activating specific hypothalamic cells in mice, offering potential for new treatments for appetite disorders. Using calcium imaging technology, the study found that cannabis activates a set of cells in the hypothalamus when mice anticipate and consume palatable food. This breakthrough could lead to refined therapeutics for appetite-related disorders such as those faced by cancer patients, anorexia, and potentially obesity.
Oregon State University and Washington State University have released a joint statement regarding the agreement in principle recently announced by all Pac-12 universities. The departing schools have agreed to forfeit a portion of distributions and provide guarantees against potential future liabilities, while the conference retains its assets and future revenues. This agreement aims to stabilize the Pac-12 Conference and ensure that the future of the conference will be decided by the schools that are staying.
The University of Washington and Washington State University have agreed to a five-year continuation of the Apple Cup football series, ensuring the rivalry will continue through at least 2028. The upcoming match in 2024 will be held at Lumen Field in Seattle, with subsequent games alternating between the two campuses. The agreement aims to preserve the beloved tradition and is seen as a win for fans, universities, and the state of Washington. The Apple Cup, which began in 1900, is one of the oldest and most renowned rivalries in collegiate athletics.
The Atlanta Hawks traded up to the 39th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft to select 6-foot-11 big man Mouhamed Gueye from Washington State University. Gueye, who grew up in Senegal and arrived late to organized basketball, is a new age big man with some handling ability and a face-up game. He is considered a project, but the Hawks felt he was worth taking on for potential benefits down the line.
Newly released body camera footage shows Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the fatal stabbing of four University of Idaho students, being pulled over for running a red light in Pullman, Washington, about a month before the killings. The video shows Kohberger being stopped by a Washington State University campus police officer, who eventually lets him go with a warning. Kohberger, a graduate student at WSU, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and burglary in connection with the November 2022 slayings.
Newly released police body camera footage shows Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the Idaho killings, being pulled over for running a red light in Pullman, Washington, about a month before the murders. During the traffic stop, Kohberger tells the officer he was stuck in the middle of the intersection and is unfamiliar with how to drive through crosswalks because he's from rural Pennsylvania. The officer eventually lets him go with a warning. Kohberger is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and burglary in connection with the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students.
Police video obtained by CNN shows Bryan Kohberger, charged in the November killings of four University of Idaho students, being pulled over by an officer at Washington State University a month before the slayings. The traffic stop was cited in a probable cause affidavit for Kohberger’s December arrest, as WSU authorities’ knowledge of his vehicle would play a role in his identification as a suspect. Kohberger has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder and could face the death penalty if found guilty.
Newly released bodycam footage shows Bryan Kohberger arguing with a police officer during a traffic stop about a month before he allegedly murdered four University of Idaho students. Kohberger, who was a Ph.D. criminology student at Washington State University, was pulled over for running a red light and quibbled with the officer about the law. The officer eventually let him off with a warning. Kohberger is accused of brutally murdering the four students in their home and evidence found in his apartment includes hair samples, red-stained fabric, and a single "nitrite-type black glove." Kohberger's desk in the university's criminology department was found to be completely empty and he has been banned from the campus.
