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In Seattle, crime went up, but overall levels of fear went down

‘Research historically has shown that when people are closer to their neighbors, and when there's higher social cohesion, that they're less fearful of crime.’

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A new study predicts a huge increase in catastrophic hurricanes for the northeastern U.S.

When hurricanes cause both extreme high tides and heavy rains, devastating floods ensue. Such storms will get much more frequent by the end of the century, according to a new study.

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A device to 'cleanse' the brain and enhance sleep: UW researchers have started human trials

Feeling drowsy? Maybe you just need to sleep more ... but maybe science can help. UW researchers are trying to enhance what the brain does when it sleeps.

Retired lab chimps move to a sanctuary near Seattle — but it's not easy

In 2015, the U.S. outlawed using chimpanzees in biomedical research except in very rare circumstances, because the species is endangered. Since then, all government-owned labs, and some that are privately owned, have been trying to transfer the chimps in their care to sanctuaries.

Pregnant people weren’t included in the Covid vaccine studies. So how do they decide about the shot?

Even as drug companies have started to include more women in research, they still excluded pregnant people, due to fears of what drugs might do to a developing fetus. That's forced pregnant people and their health care providers to make hard decisions about the risks and benefits of being vaccinated against Covid-19.

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Seattle Covid vaccine study participants now finding out if they got the real deal

This mother and daughter are two of hundreds in the Seattle-area who are participating in Covid-19 vaccine research trials. They spoke to KUOW about their experiences in the study as it’s moved forward.

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A Big Alzheimer's Drug Study Is Proceeding Cautiously, Despite The Pandemic

Researchers launched a major study of an experimental Alzheimer's drug this summer. They also learned a lot about how to protect participants who must make frequent visits to a medical center.