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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.

October 24, 2020 Coronavirus / Drugs / University of Washington

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.

October 6, 2020 Coronavirus / Public Health / University of Washington

COVID-19 cases in UW Greek System now total more than 160

The rapid increase in cases from 2 in early September to more than 160 now shows that COVID-19 spreads readily in the shared housing common on Greek Row.

September 11, 2020 Coronavirus / Immunology / University of Washington

Immune response to coronavirus weaker in men and elderly, UW study finds

Our bodies appear to mount a vigorous immune response to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, but that response is weaker in men and people over 60;

September 9, 2020 Environmental Health / Lungs / University of Washington

How to keep indoor air clean on smoky days

Children, adults sixty-five and older, pregnant people and people with lung or heart conditions are particularly vulnerable to smoke from wildfires.

Wildfire smoke The Rim Fire in the Stanislaus National Forest near in California began on Aug. 17, 2013

September 8, 2020 Cardiology / Heart and Circulatory System / Lungs / University of Washington

Hazy Days Are Here Again

Everyone should take precautions, especially infants, children, and people over 65, or those that are pregnant, have heart or lung diseases, diabetes, stroke survivors, and those suffering from COVID-19.

August 11, 2020 Coronavirus / University of Washington

Tips and tricks for wearing cloth face coverings

Easy, convenient and safe

August 6, 2020 Coronavirus / Public Health / University of Washington

UW group predicts in Nearly 300,000 COVID-19 Deaths in US by December 1

However, Consistent Mask-Wearing Could Save about 70,000 Lives.

August 3, 2020 Public Health / University of Washington

Lack of Public Data Hampers COVID-19 Fight

“Why can’t we figure out what’s contributing to the recent spread? It is very simple,” says UW epidemiologist Ali Mokdad. “No access to data.”

July 13, 2020 Coronavirus / Healthcare Providers / University of Washington

Low rate of coronavirus infection among frontline UW Medicine health workers antibody test finds

Only 3% of healthcare workers with direct exposure to COVID-19 patients were found to have antibodies against the virus, less than the general population

July 9, 2020 Aging / Nutrition / Research / University of Washington

Dissecting fruit flies’ response to life-extension diet

UW researchers found that levels of metabolites provide a key to understanding why some organisms respond to low-calorie life-extension diets and others do not.

June 18, 2020 Aging / Biotechnology / Research / University of Washington

UW study yields clues to how drug may boost aged mitochondria

Findings may help explain why these energy-producing cellular organelles begin to fail as we age.

June 16, 2020 Coronavirus / University of Washington

Nearly 170,000 COVID-19 deaths in US by Oct. 1, model predicts

Deaths are predicted to remain fairly level through August and begin to rise again in the fourth week of August with a more pronounced increase during September.

May 27, 2020 Breast Cancer / Laboratory Medicine / University of Washington

At-home screening for ovarian, breast cancers is effective, UW-led study finds

The results indicate that at-home testing is a viable option for women to find out whether they have a propensity for these cancers.

May 23, 2020 Coronavirus / Research / University of Washington

Remdesivir speeds recovery in cases of severe COVID-19

Patients and staff at UW Medical Center participated in the international trial, which has ended. Preliminary findings were published Friday.