Category: University of Washington
Men should check their genes for prostate cancer risk, UW researchers say.
Approximately 1 in 10 men with advanced prostate cancer carries an inherited gene mutation, according to UW researchers.
40% of cardiac arrest cases at SeaTac Airport resuscitated, UW study finds.
Chance of resuscitation may be better a airports and on airplanes because there are witnesses and automatic external defibrillators are nearby.
UW scientists to study effects of variations in the human genome
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.
Retina ‘hardwired’ to predict path of moving objects – UW scientists find
Finding helps explain how baseball players can connect with a 100-mph fastball and how the rest of us manage everyday tasks.
UW researchers make AI protein-structure prediction software available to all
With the software, researchers can solve problems that used to take years to work out.
Influx of Medical School Students Could Overwhelm Montana Resources, UW Leaders Warn
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.
How one SARS-CoV-2 protein keeps cells from fighting back
Findings may explain why people can produce high levels of the coronavirus and spread infection before symptoms appear.
Dog Aging Project seeks more canine participants
Project is looking for puppies, big and giant dogs, rural dogs, certain breeds, and working dogs.
King County gets high marks for masking, UW study finds
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
Can vaccinated people still spread the coronavirus? – UW expert answers your vaccine questions
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.
COVID-19 impact can persist even after a mild case, UW researchers find
Fatigue, a loss of smell and taste, and other problems can continue for several months after the acute infection.
Patients admitted to hospital with higher COVID-19 levels more likely to die in next 30 days, UW study finds
Patients who had already made antibodies against the virus on admission tended to have lower virus levels and may do better, the findings suggest..
UW researchers create molecular atlases that reveal how cells develop and grow
The gene expression and chromatin accessibility atlases will accelerate the study of the genomics of normal and abnormal development.
Hydroxychloroquine fails to prevent COVID-19, UW study finds
The drug has been touted as effective for prevention of and treatment for COVID-19 by a number of physicians and public figures, including President Trump.