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Peptide biomarkers predict coral survival from heat stress

Ocean reef scene with thermally induced bleaching of coral, turning the normally algae-bedecked, colorful animal stark white.

Certain protein particles distinguish resilient corals from those that succumb to bleaching, offering new molecular tools for reef conservation and climate resilience.

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Poverty-reduction effort linked to lower gun suicide rate

States that offer refundable earned income tax credits saw gun suicide rates fall, with more generous refunds leading to greater declines.

Young Black baby being examined in a clinic.

New guidelines aim to improve cystic fibrosis screening

Many newborn screening protocols miss cases of the disease in Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American newborns.

A group of UW medical students display their residency match placements at a Match Day celebration.

UW med student 2025 residency match results in

Graduating medical students across the nation recently learned where they will pursue residency training.

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More women are ordering abortion pills for future use

The women preordering abortion pills for future use are not those who face the most restrictions to healthcare, study finds.

David Baker speaking March 10 at the National Nordic Museum

Nobel laureate, elected officials warn of threats to science

Federal research funding uncertainty is harming innovation and scientist training in the United States , David Baker warns

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