A trial involving researchers at University of Colorado found it can be safe to transplant stem cells into the brains of people with at least one disabling illness, but the science has a long way to go before people heal with cells from embryos, or their own bodies.
The Colorado-based NeuroPong program is being researched by scientists investigating the link between neurodegenerative conditions and pingpong, a game often associated with parents’ basements.
Depending on whether the dog is infected with a virus or a bacteria, treatment could include antibiotics or other types of supportive care.
I first saw rosy paintbrush, Castilleja rhexifolia, on a photography trip to Governor Basin, high above Ouray in the San Juan Mountains. It made a memorable first impression, for I had never seen that brilliant color that seems to glow with its own light.
A cat-borne parasite that infects about 40 million people in the United States may cause adults to be more frail as they age, according to a University of Colorado Boulder study.
Columnist Laura Pritchett finds herself daydreaming often, and so decided to look into the frequency and the subjects of her reverie.
Cheatgrass, Bromus tectorum, is an invading species that now dominates millions of acres in North America. Although it is found in all of the 50 states, it has been particularly troublesome in rangeland in the Western states and sagebrush environments of the Great Basin.
K-12 students say they know the survival of our species is at stake and they want schools to prepare them for a green future.
For some pumpkin growers in states like Texas, New Mexico and Colorado, this year’s crop was a reminder of the water challenges hitting agriculture across the Southwest and West.
An announcement last week of a short-term Colorado River management plan gives those working on the next batch of long-term plans for the river a breather, experts said. Now, those with stakes in the river can focus on the next problem at hand: How will they allocate the drying river after the current guidelines expire at the end of 2026?
