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Illustration of Legionella pneumophila bacteria

2 cases of Legionella infection identified

Extensive testing of the water at UW Medical Center – Montlake has been negative for the bacteria.

picture of Ugandan boy who has retinoblastoma in one eye

New test detects parent-of-origin in hereditary eye cancer

A small study confirms the test’s accuracy with retinoblastoma, where copies of the gene mutation from the father carry more risk.

Poisonous cobra in front of a model of a toxic snake protein and a designed antitoxin protein

Deep learning designs proteins against deadly snake venom

The approach holds potential for creating safer, cost-effective and more readily accessible antivenoms.

microscopic image of granule cells in the human cerebellum

Changes in cerebellum linked to more severe Alzheimer’s

Scientists found an association between the loss of a layer of crucial brain cells and cases of more severe dementia.

mail package with abortion pills

Distance affects use of telehealth to access abortion pills

The farther patients live from clinical care, the more they rely on mail for birth-control medications.

UW Medicine