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Category: University of Washington

Genetics, University of Washington

UW scientists create ‘roadmap’ tracing the course of embryo cell development

March 14, 2022

This “roadmap” of mouse embryogenesis will help researchers understand the molecular programs that control how different specialized cell types emerge from less differentiated cells as an embryo grows and develops.

Cancer, Global Health, University of Washington

Global cancer deaths rise to 10 million, UW study finds.

December 31, 2021

The five leading causes of cancer are lung cancer, colorectal cancer, stomach cancer, breast cancer and liver cancer.

Genetics, Prostate Cancer, University of Washington

Men should check their genes for prostate cancer risk, UW researchers say.

September 24, 2021

Approximately 1 in 10 men with advanced prostate cancer carries an inherited gene mutation, according to UW researchers.

Cardiology, Heart and Circulatory System, University of Washington

40% of cardiac arrest cases at SeaTac Airport resuscitated, UW study finds.

September 15, 2021

Chance of resuscitation may be better a airports and on airplanes because there are witnesses and automatic external defibrillators are nearby.

Schematic of DNA double helix
Genetics, University of Washington

UW scientists to study effects of variations in the human genome

September 10, 2021

Researchers seek to determine how variations in the DNA sequences in the human genome affect how cells’ function and, ultimately, how these variants influence human health and disease. 

Colorized scanning electron micrograph of a cell heavily infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus particles (yellow), isolated from a patient sample. The black area in the image is extracellular space between the cells. Image captured at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland. Credit: NIAID
Coronavirus, University of Washington, Vaccines

At my UW hospital, over 95% of COVID-19 patients share one thing in common: They’re unvaccinated

September 2, 2021

to provide it.

Eyes and Vision, Research, University of Washington

Retina ‘hardwired’ to predict path of moving objects – UW scientists find

August 2, 2021

Finding helps explain how baseball players can connect with a 100-mph fastball and how the rest of us manage everyday tasks.

Biotechnology, Research, University of Washington

UW researchers make AI protein-structure prediction software available to all

July 15, 2021

With the software, researchers can solve problems that used to take years to work out.

Medical Education, Rural Health, Rural Hospitals, University of Washington

Influx of Medical School Students Could Overwhelm Montana Resources, UW Leaders Warn

July 15, 2021

Opening two new medical schools in Montana would stretch and possibly overwhelm the state’s physicians who provide the clinical training that students need to become doctors, UW leaders say.

Coronavirus, University of Washington

How one SARS-CoV-2 protein keeps cells from fighting back

May 3, 2021

Findings may explain why people can produce high levels of the coronavirus and spread infection before symptoms appear.

Aging, Animal Health, University of Washington

Dog Aging Project seeks more canine participants

April 16, 2021

Project is looking for puppies, big and giant dogs, rural dogs, certain breeds, and working dogs.

Coronavirus, Public Health, University of Washington

King County gets high marks for masking, UW study finds

March 31, 2021

More than 85% of observed King County residents masked up in public, UW researchers find in partnership with King County and the Washington State Department of Health

Coronavirus, University of Washington, Vaccines

Can vaccinated people still spread the coronavirus? – UW expert answers your vaccine questions

March 1, 2021

The short answer is no. You can still get infected after you’ve been vaccinated. But your chances of getting seriously ill are almost zero.

woman sleeping on a sofa in a darkened room
Coronavirus, University of Washington

​ COVID-19 impact can persist even after a mild case, UW researchers find

February 19, 2021

Fatigue, a loss of smell and taste, and other problems can continue for several months after the acute infection.

Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, isolated from a patient. Image captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland. Credit: NIAID
Coronavirus, Laboratory Medicine, University of Washington

Patients admitted to hospital with higher COVID-19 levels more likely to die in next 30 days, UW study finds

November 16, 2020

Patients who had already made antibodies against the virus on admission tended to have lower virus levels and may do better, the findings suggest..

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