Department of Biology

A walkthrough of the first two floors of the new Life Sciences Complex where UW Biology with pioneer boundary-pushing scientific research and teaching.

Vaughan’s team modified a protocol to “swell” cellular structures, bringing them within the range of common laboratory microscopes using relatively simple methods and reagents.

Ocean acidification is bad for mussels. You may think you’ve heard this story before (cf. clams, oysters, scallops) but wait! This time it’s a little different.

The strong, stretchy threads that mussels use to stay put won't work as well in warmer, more acidic waters.

The Stranger covers two UW studies in this roundup. One on gene expression surviving death and another on climate scientists' credibility.

On a tiny island off the coast of Mozambique, a young frigate bird emerges from his nesting place, looks north and flies off. And for 185 days, he keeps going ... for 34,000 miles.

Researchers have examined the flight patterns of the frigatebird, one of the most accomplished long-distance fliers, to understand how such feats are feasible.

Book written by UW Biology professor.

An online debate is swirling around a tactic that academic publisher John Wiley & Sons uses to fight online piracy.

Abigail Swann makes a point of telling students what she's doing to reduce her own carbon footprint when teaching about potential climate change solutions.

Mussels, the popular shellfish staple, are growing thinner shells, which could put them at great risk.

The new “Finding Dory” movie takes place deep in the ocean, but it was a University of Washington professor who helped Pixar bring the film’s characters to life.

A survey found that, of 1,500 scientists polled, 70 percent of them had been unable to replicate another scientist's results while 50 percent had been unable to replicate even their own results.

If you’re heading to theaters this weekend to see the much anticipated “Finding Dory,” take note of how Mr. Ray glides effortlessly through the water.

"I’m deeply saddened to learn that Bob Paine, a giant of ecology, passed away yesterday.