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Science/fiction: UW staffer finds satisfaction in speculative writing

Years are as hours to the rocklike “obsidimen” of Jak Koke’s newest fantasy novel, Liferock.

Local couple work to make the coffee they love even better

Susan and Charles Jackels love their coffee.

Mystery Photo

Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.

Gene therapy for muscle tissue successful in mice

Researchers have found a delivery method for gene therapy that reaches all the voluntary muscles of a mouse – including heart, diaphragm and all limbs – and reverses the process of muscle-wasting found in muscular dystrophy.

New position will support clinical research billing policies

Sue Clausen has been appointed as director of the Clinical Research Compliance Office in the School of Medicine’s Office of Research and Graduate Education.

July 30, 2004

UW Bothell names new Education Program director

Susan Douglas Franzosa has accepted the position of director and professor of education at the University of Washington, Bothell.

July 29, 2004

UW to lead most comprehensive study of air pollution and cardiovascular disease

Researchers at the University of Washington will direct the largest study of its kind to explore the connection between air pollution and the No. 1 cause of death in the United States: cardiovascular disease.

July 27, 2004

New theory links neutrino’s slight mass to accelerating universe expansion

Two major physics breakthroughs in the last decade are the discovery that neutrinos have mass and that universe expansion is accelerating. Three physicists are suggesting the two discoveries are integrally linked through one of the strangest features of the universe: dark energy.

July 26, 2004

Students with disabilities gather at UW to learn success strategies

Next week, more than 40 college-bound students with disabilities will gather at the University of Washington to explore challenging careers and strategies for success in the academic world as participants in the annual DO-IT Scholars Summer Study Program.

Gene therapy reaches muscles throughout the body and reverses muscular dystrophy in animal model

Researchers have found a delivery method for gene therapy that reaches all the voluntary muscles of a mouse – including heart, diaphragm and all limbs – and reverses the process of muscle-wasting found in muscular dystrophy.

July 22, 2004

Northwest’s rural beauty hides economic crisis, study finds

Urbanites escaping to the majestic beauty of the rural Northwest this summer may not realize that the families living in those scenic communities face a growing struggle to hang on.

Fish ‘love hums’ may yield help for high-frequency hearing loss

A small fish with a remarkable hearing system that enables females to zero in on the love hums broadcast by males during the breeding season is providing scientists with clues that someday might provide a treatment for people with high-frequency hearing loss.

UW helps state be first with disaster plan

Washington Sate is the first in the nation to secure federal approval for an enhanced plan to prevent and manage natural disasters, and the UW is one of the state agencies that participated in its development.

UW, Washington Technology Center team up for research

From computers to cancer treatment, wheelchairs to semiconductors, six Washington companies have teamed with researchers from the UW to conduct critical research as a result of funding awards from the Washington Technology Center.

Geographer puts gays, lesbians on the map

Ask the average Seattleite where the “gay/lesbian district” is, and he or she is likely to point to Capitol Hill.

Moving toward a paperless payroll

In the beginning, there was the printed paycheck.

Notices

Notice of Expedited Rule Making — Repeal (Per RCW 34.