CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- The Broad Institute issued the following news: * * * The Broadbent family worked closely with scientists to discover the unique genetic cause of their daughter's disease, highlighting the need to examine noncoding parts of the genome when diagnosing rare genetic disorders. * * * By Leah Eisenstadt, Broad Communications Eight-year-old Emma Broadbent lives with an ultra-rare disorder that has caused severe delays in brain development, led to hundr  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 23 -- The Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Scientists estimate only 372 whales remain * * * There are only approximately 372 surviving North Atlantic right whales, according to an estimate just released by scientists. This is a small increase over last year's estimate of the critically endangered species' population. Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) released the following statement in response. "This is positive news, but it f  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- Educators for Excellence issued the following news release: * * * E4E opposes ballot measure that would eliminate MCAS as a statewide graduation standard, citing strong educator support for such a standard * * * BOSTON, MA / October 21, 2024 -- Today, Educators for Excellence - Massachusetts (E4E-MA) officially joined the No on 2 coalition after engaging nearly 150 educators on the issue. With over two-thirds expressing the belief that students should meet a consistent s  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release: The United States' car-focused transportation system is inequitable, expensive, and bad for the environment and public health. It is time for a new model--one that is more affordable, reduces heat-trapping emissions, is accessible to all people, and fosters strong, vibrant communities. A Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) report released today outlines how decades of car-oriente  more

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release: * * * Declaration calls for renewed focus on global ocean observations to support goals of the climate, biodiversity, and desertification efforts worldwide * * * Partners of the Ocean Pavilion, led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, are calling on world leaders to make robust, long-term investments in o  more