Research
July 23, 2012
President Obama honors UW biologist
Jay Z. Parrish, University of Washington assistant professor of biology, has been named a recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.
July 18, 2012
UW names DeLuca director of School of Environmental and Forest Sciences
A soils and ecosystem scientist who studies natural resources sustainability has been named the director of the University of Washington’s School of Environmental and Forest Sciences. Thomas H. DeLuca is currently professor of natural resources and geography at Bangor University, Wales, where he holds the chair in environmental sciences sponsored jointly by the university and…
July 16, 2012
UW study plays pivotal role in todays FDA approval of HIV prevention drug
In evaluating whether to allow Truvada® to be prescribed for HIV prevention the FDA reviewed evidence from two studies. The largest was conducted by the UWs International Clinical Research Center.
July 11, 2012
Groundbreaking research paves way for HIV prevention drug approval
The UW International Clinical Research Center played a key role in examining Truvada’s effectiveness for HIV prevention. The center’s director Connie Celum talks about the impact of the findings in a Q & A.
Got milk? Climate change means stressed cows in southern U.S. may have less
UW researchers found that the decline in milk production due to climate change will vary across the U.S., since there are significant differences in humidity and how much the temperature swings between night and day across the country.
July 9, 2012
NIH award advances Institute of Translational Health Sciences groundbreaking work
ITHS helps scientists accelerate the translation of their discoveries into applications for improving the health of the public. The latest award is for $65 million.
July 6, 2012
UW physicists played significant role in discovery of Higgs boson
As scientists around the world celebrated the detection of what appears to be the long-sought Higgs boson, University of Washington physicists took satisfaction in knowing they played a significant part in it.
July 5, 2012
Eddies, not sunlight, spur annual bloom of tiny plants in North Atlantic
Researchers have long believed that the longer days and calmer seas of spring set off an annual bloom of plants in the North Atlantic, but UW scientists discovered that warm eddies fuel the growth three weeks before the sun does.
June 28, 2012
New hires catapult UW's expertise in machine learning and 'big data'
Four incoming faculty members promise to make the University of Washington a leading institution in machine learning and the science of “big data.”
Chromosome Painting: Discovering beauty in DNA
Science and art intersect in an exhibit at the Kirkland Arts Center through July 6.
Plasma startup creates high-energy light to make smaller microchips
In one of the twists of scientific discovery, a UW duo working on fusion energy — harnessing the energy-generating mechanism of the sun — may have found a way to etch the next generation of microchips.
June 26, 2012
UW deploying seismic sensors in hope of getting to bottom of Spokane quakes
It’s been a decade since a swarm of relatively mild earthquakes shook up parts of Spokane. Now, armed with the right tools, scientists want to find out what was at fault.
Research suggests denser development is good for single-family home values
Research shows that, contrary to popular belief, theres a positive association between higher neighborhood density and the value of single-family residential properties.
June 21, 2012
Astronomers spy two planets in tight quarters as they orbit a distant star
A research team led by the University of Washington and Harvard University has discovered a bigger version of Earth locked in an orbital tug-of-war with a much larger, Neptune-sized planet as they orbit very close to each other around the same star.
Sediment core shows Arctic has gone through intense warm periods
New research from an international team that includes a UW professor emeritus confirms that the Arctic has gone through intensely warm periods, warmer than scientists thought was possible, during the last 2.8 million years.
June 20, 2012
From the mouths of monkeys: New technique detects TB
Tuberculosis can be a serious threat to monkeys and apes. A test to spot infection might help protect the world’s primate populations.
June 14, 2012
Geographers seek stories of Seattle's pre-AIDS gay communities
Two UW geographers are piecing together how policies relating to alcohol and public health shaped how gays and lesbians in Seattle carried out their lives during the pre-AIDS era, before 1983.
June 13, 2012
Mindful multitasking: Meditation first can calm stress, aid concentration
Need to do some serious multitasking? Some training in meditation beforehand could make the work smoother and less stressful, new research from the UW Information School shows.
June 11, 2012
New research to help scientists better predict underwater volcanic eruptions
Axial Seamount, an undersea volcano, gave warning signals hours before its eruption, scientists say in three papers published this week in the journal Nature Geoscience.
Offspring of older fathers may live longer
Study suggests life-extending benefits of longer telomeres if recent male ancestors reproduced at older ages.
June 7, 2012
New twist on old chemical process could boost energy efficiency
An unappreciated aspect of chemical reactions on the surface of metal oxides could be key in developing more efficient energy systems, including more productive solar cells or hydrogen fuel cells efficient enough for automobiles.
June 6, 2012
Too few salmon is far worse than too many boats for killer whales – with slide show
Not having enough Chinook salmon to eat stresses out southern resident killer whales more than having boatloads of whale watchers nearby, according to hormone levels of whales summering in the Salish Sea. In lean times, however, the stress normally associated with boats becomes more pronounced, further underscoring the importance of having enough prey.
Babys genome deciphered prenatally from parents lab tests
A maternal blood sample and a paternal saliva specimen contained enough information to map the fetus DNA.
June 4, 2012
Nuclear and coal-fired electrical plants vulnerable to climate change
In a study published this week in Nature Climate Change, University of Washington and European scientists project that in the next 50 years global climate change will disrupt power generation in the U.S. and Europe. Warmer water and lower flows are predicted to interrupt the supply of cooling water.
New statistical model lets patient’s past forecast future ailments
Analyzing medical records from thousands of patients, statisticians have devised a statistical model for predicting what other medical problems a patient might encounter.
June 1, 2012
Computer-designed proteins programmed to disarm a variety of flu viruses
Construction plans for tiny molecules to stop flu viruses from infecting cells may help in fighting other pathogens.
May 30, 2012
Landslides linked to plate tectonics create the steepest mountain terrain
New research shows some of the steepest mountain slopes in the world got that way because of the interplay between terrain uplift associated with plate tectonics and powerful streams cutting into hillsides, leading to large landslides.
May 29, 2012
Mathematicians can conjure matter waves inside an invisible hat
Mathematician Gunther Uhlmann and colleagues have devised an amplifier to boost light, sound or other waves while hiding them inside an invisible container. The findings are published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
May 28, 2012
Engineered microvessels provide a 3-D test bed for human diseases
Bioengineers have developed the first structure to grow small human blood vessels, creating a 3-D test bed that offers a better way to study disease, test drugs and perhaps someday grow human tissues for transplant.
May 25, 2012
It's in the genes: Research pinpoints how plants know when to flower
Scientists believe they’ve pinpointed the last crucial piece of the 80-year-old puzzle of how plants “know” when to flower. Understanding how flowering works in a simple plant should lead to a better understanding of how the same genes work in more complex plants such as rice and wheat.
May 24, 2012
Academic-industry partnership forms for drug development
The School of Pharmacy and pharmaceutical companies will study the body’s drug transporters to map interactions and individualize therapy.
May 22, 2012
Long-distance training teaches proper technique for asthma test
The virtual teaching of health professionals translates to better asthma care for patients.
May 17, 2012
Slew of rare DNA changes following population explosion holds clues to common diseases
Scientists try to find which single-letter switches in the genetic code influence health risks.
May 16, 2012
Gaydar automatic and more accurate for women's faces, psychologists find
After seeing faces for less than a blink of an eye, college students have accuracy greater than mere chance in judging others sexual orientation.
May 15, 2012
How public should public records be? Increased availability sparks privacy concerns
Online technology has increased access to public records such as political campaign contributions and real estate transactions. But that information availability also sparks privacy concerns and may dampen some people’s willingness to engage in public activities, according to recent research.
Nearly 1,000 projects to be presented at Undergraduate Research Symposium
The largest Undergraduate Research Symposium in University of Washington history runs from noon to 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 18, primarily in Mary Gates Hall.
Insulin nasal spray therapy shows memory improvement in Alzheimers patients
A year-long, multi-site clinical trial of insulin nasal spray has been called a significant step forward in measuring the safety and effectiveness of a promising treatment.
May 14, 2012
Nearly one-tenth of hemisphere’s mammals unlikely to outrun climate change
A safe haven could be out of reach for 9 percent of the Western Hemisphere’s mammals, and as much as 40 percent in certain regions, because the animals just won’t move swiftly enough to outpace climate change, according to new research from the UW School of Environmental and Forest Sciences.
May 9, 2012
Portable diagnostics designed to be shaken, not stirred
A textured surface mimics a lotus leaf to move drops of liquid in particular directions. The low-cost system could be used in portable medical or environmental tests.
May 8, 2012
UW to collaborate on biodefense drug development
The $8.1 million grant will fund work on new drugs against some of the world’s most deadly infectious diseases.
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