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Can this protein cure cancer? Scientists have learned to block tumor 'messages' in human cells
Researchers from the University of Washington and the University of Trento in Italy have engineered a protein that blocks cancer-promoting “messages” in human cells. Gabriele Varani, professor of chem07/22/2016 | Inquisitir -
A Year to Be Forgotten
"Those who forget history, it's been said, are condemned to repeat it. We're barely through the halfway point, however, and 2016's already been a year many people would rather forget,"07/22/2016 | US News -
The Worst Convention in U.S. History?
Politico Magazine decided to find out if the recent Republican National Convention was the worst in history.07/22/2016 | Politico -
Is jet lag worse after traveling east than west?
Many claim jet lag is worse and lasts longer when you travel east than west. Horacio de la Iglesia, professor of biology at the UW, is quoted.
07/21/2016 | STAT -
Does ‘Black Lives Matter’ still matter?
"Despite its current focus on addressing police brutality, BLM’s agenda isn’t confined to this issue.
07/21/2016 | Huffington Post -
Equity through Active Learning
Faculty in the Department of Biology are working to make STEM courses more equitable through innovative teaching.
07/21/2016 | College of Arts & Sciences -
Mixed Progress in Worldwide Fight Against HIV/AIDS
The number of HIV/AIDS deaths worldwide each year has fallen since peaking in 2005, but the number of new HIV infections is up in 74 countries, according to a new study.
07/19/2016 | Health Day -
HIV cases rise in 74 countries in last decade
Over the past decade, the rate of new HIV infections has increased in 74 countries, according to a new study.
07/19/2016 | CNN -
Life Sciences Complex Tour
A walkthrough of the first two floors of the new Life Sciences Complex where UW Biology with pioneer boundary-pushing scientific research and teaching.
07/19/2016 | College of Arts & Sciences -
Jackson School Director Kasaba discusses impact of attempted coup in Turkey
In this radio interview, Jackson School Director Reşat Kasaba discusses U.S. relations with Turkey, and the politics behind and what's ahead following the attempted coup in Turkey on July 15.07/18/2016 | https://soundcloud.com/uwjacksonschool/komo-radio-interviews-jackson-school-director-on-turkeys-attempted-coup