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Researchers at CU Anschutz discovered what triggers the autoimmune attack in type 1 diabetes and are now developing ways to stop it. The breakthrough could lead to therapies that delay or prevent the disease affecting 9.5 million people worldwide.
The University of Colorado Anschutz Cancer Center is marking National Cancer Survivor's Day with stories of 17 patients who found hope through clinical trials, community support, and breakthrough treatments. From psilocybin therapy easing anxiety to experimental treatments replacing surgery, these journeys show how cancer care is evolving beyond traditional approaches.
Scientists at CU Boulder have created tiny glass racetracks that capture and amplify light with almost no energy loss, potentially revolutionizing sensors and quantum computers. The breakthrough uses highway-inspired curves and sub-nanometer precision to keep light circulating longer than ever before.
A new startup uses AI to forecast equipment failures at wind and solar farms before they happen, potentially saving millions in repair costs. The technology could make renewable energy more reliable and affordable.
Graduate students at the University of Colorado Boulder are bringing back a beloved program that offers free tax preparation to thousands of qualifying residents. The service runs through April 11 and helps people earning $67,000 or less get their taxes done right.
A Colorado scientist's decade of detective work just gave hope to families battling Blau syndrome, a genetic disease affecting fewer than 1,000 Americans. Two patients are already seeing remarkable results.
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A Colorado scientist's breakthrough research is transforming treatment for children with a devastating rare disease, bringing relief after years of pain. Two patients are already showing remarkable improvement from a new therapy approach.
Researchers at CU Boulder have developed a revolutionary material made from staple-shaped particles that can lock together into strong structures, then instantly fall apart with simple vibrations. The breakthrough could transform how we build and recycle everything from bridges to robots.
Northwestern University researchers successfully steered people's dreams toward unsolved puzzles, and 75% dreamed about the problems they were cued to think about. Those who dreamed about specific puzzles solved them twice as often the next morning.
The University of Colorado Anschutz School of Pharmacy celebrated 11 new PhDs and master's graduates who dedicated years to advancing pharmaceutical science. These researchers are now ready to tackle tomorrow's health challenges.
High school students from across Colorado will pitch their business ideas this Sunday at CU Boulder, competing for scholarships and a chance to launch real-world solutions. The finals showcase how young innovators are already tackling challenges in their communities.
A 41-year-old man paralyzed for a decade is regaining control of his body through Colorado's first brain-computer interface implant. The breakthrough surgery could help millions with paralysis and movement disorders reclaim their independence.
Scientists have developed experimental treatments that regenerated damaged joints in animal studies within weeks, potentially offering hope to millions who currently face only pain management or major surgery. Clinical trials could begin in just 18 months.
Cancer survival rates have increased for nearly every cancer type over the past 20 years, and volunteers participating in clinical trials are the unsung heroes making it happen. These brave patients are testing tomorrow's treatments today, giving hope to millions facing a cancer diagnosis.
Scientists developed two experimental therapies that reversed osteoarthritis in animals within four to eight weeks, with human trials potentially starting in 18 months. The treatments could help joints heal themselves without surgery.
A Colorado woman battling stage III uterine cancer joined a groundbreaking study combining psilocybin with therapy to treat anxiety and depression. The results transformed how she lives with her diagnosis.
Northwestern University researchers successfully planted puzzle-solving ideas into people's dreams using sound cues during REM sleep. Participants doubled their puzzle-solving abilities after just one night of "dream engineering." ##
Australian scientists discovered a copper-based drug that restored the brain's waste removal system, slashing toxic Alzheimer's proteins by 42% and boosting memory by 44% in lab studies. The treatment could move quickly to human trials since it's already proven safe for other brain conditions.
Four high school seniors from a small mountain town just earned some of the most prestigious scholarships in Colorado, totaling over half a million dollars. Their success proves rural students can compete with anyone.
A copper-based drug already tested in humans helped lab models clear toxic brain proteins by 42% and improved memory by 44%. The breakthrough could fast-track a new treatment for millions living with Alzheimer's disease.
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