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Rocky Mountain snow is contaminated, study showsRocky Mountain snow is contaminated, study shows

Rocky Mountain snow is contaminated, study shows

Mountain snowpacks accumulate snow throughout the winter, building up stores of water that will supply communities across the American West…

2 weeks ago
5,700-year storm archive shows rise in tropical storms and hurricanes in the Caribbean5,700-year storm archive shows rise in tropical storms and hurricanes in the Caribbean

5,700-year storm archive shows rise in tropical storms and hurricanes in the Caribbean

A storm, even once it has passed, can leave traces in the ocean that last for thousands of years. These…

3 weeks ago
Anti-amyloid drug shows signs of preventing Alzheimer’s dementiaAnti-amyloid drug shows signs of preventing Alzheimer’s dementia

Anti-amyloid drug shows signs of preventing Alzheimer’s dementia

An experimental drug appears to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's-related dementia in people destined to develop the disease in their…

4 weeks ago
Early study shows promise for retinal-surgery robotEarly study shows promise for retinal-surgery robot

Early study shows promise for retinal-surgery robot

When even the most highly trained surgeons perform procedures on the retina -- one of the smallest, most delicate parts…

2 months ago
Gene therapy for rare epilepsy shows promise in miceGene therapy for rare epilepsy shows promise in mice

Gene therapy for rare epilepsy shows promise in mice

Dravet syndrome and other developmental epileptic encephalopathies are rare but devastating conditions that cause a host of symptoms in children,…

2 months ago
Forest landowner motivation to control invasive species depends on land use, study showsForest landowner motivation to control invasive species depends on land use, study shows

Forest landowner motivation to control invasive species depends on land use, study shows

Many U.S. forests are privately owned, particularly in the Eastern and North Central part of the country. This makes control…

2 months ago
7,000-Year-Old Arrow Poison Found in South Africa, Shows Ancient Hunting Skills7,000-Year-Old Arrow Poison Found in South Africa, Shows Ancient Hunting Skills

7,000-Year-Old Arrow Poison Found in South Africa, Shows Ancient Hunting Skills

A 7,000-year-old femur bone belonging to an antelope, discovered in a South African cave, has revealed the earliest confirmed use…

2 months ago
Combination of dual-targeted therapies and chemotherapy shows high response rates in BRAF-mutated metastatic colorectal cancerCombination of dual-targeted therapies and chemotherapy shows high response rates in BRAF-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer

Combination of dual-targeted therapies and chemotherapy shows high response rates in BRAF-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer

Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) harboring BRAF V600E mutations benefitted from first-line treatment with the targeted therapies encorafenib and…

3 months ago
Study shows how plant roots access deeper soils in search of waterStudy shows how plant roots access deeper soils in search of water

Study shows how plant roots access deeper soils in search of water

Scientists have discovered how plants adapt their root systems in drought conditions to grow steeper into the soil to access…

3 months ago
Public shows greater acceptance of RSV vaccine as vaccine hesitancy appears to have plateauedPublic shows greater acceptance of RSV vaccine as vaccine hesitancy appears to have plateaued

Public shows greater acceptance of RSV vaccine as vaccine hesitancy appears to have plateaued

A year after becoming available, vaccines to protect against RSV in newborns and older adults are being more widely accepted…

4 months ago