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Schistosoma mansoni eggs with successfully inserted a transgene into a genome safe harbor site that, when expressed in the worm, fluoresces as bright green

GW Researchers Develop Model to Study Neglected Tropical Diseases

GW researcher have developed a model organism for studying neglected tropical diseases from a genetically modified parasitic worm.

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Media Tip Sheet: White House Announces AI Safety Pledge with Top Tech Companies

Seven leading companies building artificial intelligence have agreed to a voluntary pledge to mitigate the risks of AI.

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Media Tip Sheet: GW Expert Available to Comment on The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act

Congress reintroduced bi-partisan legislation aimed at the prevention and treatment of obesity.

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Media Tip Sheet: FIFA Women’s World Cup Kicked Off Today

The FIFA Women’s World Cup kicked off in Australia and New Zealand today, with both host nations winning their opening matches.

Study Highlights Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Public Health Education and the Importance of Faculty Diversity

Study Highlights Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Public Health Education and the Importance of Faculty Diversity

A new study conducted identifies institutional characteristics associated with public health student diversity, including faculty diversity.

GW Center for Injury  Prevention & Control hopes to convince young men and other drivers to slow down

TikTok Campaign to Stop Aggressive Driving in D.C. Launched

GW Center for Injury Prevention & Control hopes to convince young men and other drivers in DC to slow down.

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Media Tip Sheet: GW Experts Available to Comment on Heat Waves Scorching the Globe

Record-high temperatures are baking not only the U.S. but countries around the world this week, with multiple regions breaking past records.

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GW Expert Available to Comment on Florida State Board of Education's New Set of Rules for Schools

The Florida State Board of Education this week is slated to weigh approval of a slew of proposed rules, including measures that would prohibit use of the social media app TikTok on campuses and bar...

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Media Tip Sheet: Trump Target Letter

Former President Donald Trump has been informed that he is the subject of investigation following his 2020 election loss, compounding additional legal troubles facing him as he campaigns to return to...

Canadian fires threaten air quality

Media Tip Sheet: GW Experts Available to Discuss Return of Unhealthy Air From Canadian Wildfires

Smoke from wildfires in the western half of Canada has once again drifted southward creating unhealthy air quality levels in the U.S.