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March 14, 2022 Genetics / University of Washington

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

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.

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

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

September 24, 2021 Genetics / Prostate Cancer / 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.

September 15, 2021 Cardiology / Heart and Circulatory System / University of Washington

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.

September 10, 2021 Genetics / University of Washington

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.

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

September 2, 2021 Coronavirus / University of Washington / Vaccines

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

to provide it.

August 2, 2021 Eyes and Vision / Research / University of Washington

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.

July 15, 2021 Biotechnology / Research / University of Washington

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.

July 15, 2021 Medical Education / Rural Health / Rural Hospitals / University of Washington

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.

May 3, 2021 Coronavirus / University of Washington

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.

April 16, 2021 Aging / Animal Health / University of Washington

Dog Aging Project seeks more canine participants

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

March 31, 2021 Coronavirus / Public Health / University of Washington

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