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Zebrafish reveal wider role for gene linked to human albinism
Tiny, striped zebrafish are helping scientists trace how a gene linked to albinism influences eye development, work that may ultimately help explain some of the vision problems experienced by people with the condition.
World Rabies Day: Study finds community-led dog vaccination could save lives
Three-year WSU study in Tanzania found that the new approach kept more dogs protected against the disease than annual vaccination campaigns.
AI can help correct medical misinformation — when it uses the right tone
Some people like a neutral tone and some prefer one that’s empathetic, and the difference is important for fact-checking.
Think cannabis reduces stress? New study finds it’s complicated
In a human trial, participants reported the same levels of stress reduction when taking a placebo as when vaping cannabis.
WSU veterinarians, students provide care for neglected horses
WSU veterinarians and students helped prepare 66 neglected horses for adoption by providing health assessments, vaccinations and other essential care.
Game-week Harvest Markets to share tastes of WSU innovation
Two free Harvest Markets on Sept. 25 and Oct. 2 will showcase WSU-grown foods, student-made products, and agricultural innovations ahead of home football games.
WSU team develops potential treatment for endometriosis
Therapy uses nanoparticle to deliver drug directly to disease site, and researchers are hoping to move toward human trials.
WSU celebrates Schweitzer Engineering Hall opening
The $80 million facility serves as the first major milestone in WSU’s broader engineering and design district modernization effort.
Study maps where humans are driving harmful nutrient levels along coasts
A new WSU-led study identifies where reducing human-caused nutrient pollution could make the greatest difference for coastal waters.
Hedgehog viruses may threaten cats more than humans
WSU study identifies how viruses common in hedgehogs cross over into cats, but finds they pose less of a threat to humans.
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