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scanning electron micrograph of malaria inside red blood cell
July 17, 2019

FDA qualifies biomarker in controlled malaria infection trials

Molecular test outperforms traditional blood smears in detecting parasites earlier in an infection

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July 16, 2019

$4.2 million CDC grant to expand injury-prevention research

Funds will support study of pediatric concussions, suicide, prescription opioids, and falls among seniors. 

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July 11, 2019

Patterns in DNA reveal hundreds of unknown protein pairings

Method will be applied to human genome to learn more about how proteins interact inside our cells to carry out biological functions

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Sergei Doulatov explains his research of precancerous cell mutations
July 11, 2019

Scientists use time travel to trace how cancer evolves

Process reveals clues about DNA mutations: Which tended to be initiators, and which followed?

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July 8, 2019

Gravity of dialysis treatment appears to elude many patients

Study indicates many are overly optimistic about, or not aware of, their likely prognosis – which may contribute to more aggressive end-of-life care.

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July 5, 2019

Avoid these phrases when trying to help an assault survivor

Well-intentioned reactions might be even more harmful than victim blame, according to a recent study.  An interview with a sexual assault survivor says this fits with her experience. 

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DNA molecule illustration composed of human figures of many types
July 3, 2019

Simpler name for cancer genetic syndrome could save lives

Names that label certain cancer risk genes as sex- or organ-specific can dissuade people who need to be tested, according to Nature commentary.

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tissue sample of diseased liver from cancer patient with fibrolamellar carcinoma FLC
July 3, 2019

Treatment target pinpointed for liver cancer in young adults

The suspect, an abnormal, fused protein, gathers enzymes that drive uncontrolled cell growth.

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picture of adult hands holding a syringe of naloxone
July 2, 2019

King County drug and alcohol deaths rose 9.5% in 2018

415 residents succumbed: Heroin and opioids, including fentanyl, continue to be most common drugs linked to fatal overdoses.

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June 24, 2019

$3.8 million grant fuels UW's sudden cardiac arrest study

UW Medicine cardiologist will lead one of four U.S. centers focused on better understanding risk factors of the life-threatening event, and enhancing survival.

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