University Of Washington

• Melting ice causing polar bears to get thinner, have fewer babies: study

  The effects of climate change are also forcing polar bears closer to humans.

  Environment

  Feb 14, 2020
  
• Ancient polar bears survived low ice periods on dead whales: study

  New research suggests washed-up whale carcasses could have been a major source of food for polar bears during eras of low sea ice and poor seal hunting conditions.

  Science

  Oct 9, 2018
  
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• Increasing levels of air pollution contribute to deteriorating mental health: study

  According to the study, air pollution has also been linked to behaviour changes such as spending less time outside and leading a more sedentary lifestyle.

  Environment

  Nov 4, 2017
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• B.C. rodeo star Ty Pozzobon had CTE brain condition when he died

  Brain researchers say champion bull rider Ty Pozzobon had a chronic brain condition, most commonly found in professional and college football players before he died of suicide.

  Health

  Oct 11, 2017
• Cancer gene still alive in body after death; could be transplanted through organ donation: study

  Researchers from the University of Washington say certain genes in the body, including ones associated with cancer, remain alive even after someone is declared dead.

  Health

  Jan 27, 2017
• How paralyzed man Ian Burkhart regained control of his hand with the help of a brain implant

  A paralyzed 24-year-old man has regained some use of his right hand, controlling it with signals relayed from electronic sensors in his brain.

  Health

  Apr 13, 2016
• Study finds anti-AIDS vaginal ring partially protects women

  In a new approach to HIV prevention, women modestly reduced their risk of infection by inserting a vaginal ring coated with an anti-AIDS drug once a month, according to two long-awaited studies from Africa.

  Health

  Feb 23, 2016