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Science

A Big Alzheimer's Drug Study Is Proceeding Cautiously, Despite The Pandemic

Researchers launched a major study of an experimental Alzheimer's drug this summer. They also learned a lot about how to protect participants who must make frequent visits to a medical center.
Jon Hamilton
Health

77 Nobel Laureates Denounce Trump Officials For Pulling Coronavirus Research Grant

In a letter sent to Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar, these U.S. scientists said they were "gravely concerned" about the abrupt termination of a federal grant to EcoHealth Alliance.
Nurith Aizenman
Health

UW researchers face animal welfare complaint for ferret brain experiments

An animal rights organization is calling for the University of Washington to be fined for an alleged violation of the Animal Welfare Act. Health Sciences researchers at the university said they gave ferrets several impacts to the skull during a traumatic brain injuries study.
Esmy Jimenez
Health

Scrubbing Your House Of Bacteria Could Clear The Way for Fungus

A new study in Brazil finds that urban apartments have more diverse fungi — some healthy, some potentially not — than villages in the Amazon rainforest.
Pien Huang
Health

Subtle Differences In Brain Cells Hint at Why Many Drugs Help Mice But Not People

A detailed comparison of mouse and human brain tissue found differences that could help explain why mice aren't always a good model for human diseases.
Jon Hamilton
Environment

Biggest animal on earth spotted off Washington and Oregon coasts

A whale expert is reporting a rare sighting of blue whales off the Washington state coast.
Tom Banse
'Hero rats' go on display at Tacoma zoo. Their relatives are still saving lives.

Giant rats sound like something to be scared of, perhaps.
Tom Banse
Health

Critics question ethics of study on marijuana during pregnancy

The University of Washington is reevaluating the ethics of an upcoming study of the effects of marijuana on unborn babies.
Ann Dornfeld
Health

Computerized Model Reveals Details Of How Human Cells Divide

The nonprofit Allen Institute in Seattle has produced a visualization of human cell division that promises to be useful for professional scientists and curious amateurs alike.
Richard Harris
National

Free Gun Violence Prevention Course Launches To Educate Young Activists

Researchers want new activists to lean on decades of public health research when engaging in work with policy makers and candidates seeking elective office.
Brakkton Booker

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