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New findings are revealing how dogma-defying disordered proteins work — and their role in diseases and potential treatments.

Axios

Creating a safer fentanyl. How UF researchers are making the deadly drug less addictive

MIAMI — A group of scientists say they’ve created a safer version of fentanyl that could potentially diminish the drug’s addictive side effects, which have resulted in annual deaths of tens of thousands of people across the United States.

Miami Herald

It turns out that chimpanzees and gorillas can form lasting friendships

Two decades of research in Nouabalé-Ndoki Park in the Republic of Congo found the primates foraging alongside each other, wrestling, seeking out their pals — and occasionally making threats.

WEKU

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Animals: Evidence of social relationships between chimpanzees, gorillas

The first evidence of lasting social relationships between chimpanzees and gorillas in the wild has been found during a long-term study led by primatologist Crickette Sanz at Washington University in St. Louis. Read more on Dynamite News

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India and China clear needle-free COVID-19 vaccines

India and China have cleared two needle-free options for COVID-19 vaccinations

The Independent UK

‘A collective trauma’: Covid keeps its grip on mental health of many patients

Rates of anxiety and depression have decreased since first year of the pandemic but there still aren’t enough therapists

The Guardian - US

Scientist studies how torrential rainfall will change our rivers

ST. LOUIS — Beneath the surface of rivers lurks a hazard that isn't well understood — but could wreak havoc on people and communities near the water.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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Researchers find that 2 drugs reduced COVID-19 deaths

ST. LOUIS — The National Institutes of Health released early results on of a trial involving Washington University, showing that two anti-inflammatory drugs reduced the risk of death in patients with severe COVID-19.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

‘Brains and brawn’ allow crows and ravens to thrive almost anywhere in the world

Longer wings and large brains makes these iconic species especially adaptable and successful, scientists say

The Independent UK

As states impose abortion bans, young doctors struggle — and travel far — to learn the procedure

A barrage of abortion restrictions rippling across the country, from Florida to Texas to Idaho, is shrinking the already limited training options for U.S. medical students and residents who want to learn how to perform abortion procedures.

Tribune News Service

Hall of Fame basketball coach Nancy Fahey retires after five seasons at Illinois

Fahey had her greatest success coaching at Washington University in St. Louis and was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012. Fahey coached there for 31 seasons and reached the NCAA Division III tournament 29 times, including five national titles.

Chicago Sun-Times

Educators, Please Stop Teaching the Characteristics of 'White Supremacy Culture'

Everybody's least favorite chart made another appearance, this time in a Washington University in St. Louis training session.

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