Department of Biology

The big news this week is that dogs are being used to test a drug that might help humans live longer.

A drug that slows aging might instead serve to delay the onset of several major diseases at once. Research by the UW's Matt Kaeberlein and Daniel Promislow is featured.

A team of scientists from UC Santa Cruz, the University of Washington, and the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason looked into the properties of the jelly.

A new video shows how we are giving the next generation of scientists a head start by empowering them to do original research as undergraduates.

Biologists at the University of Washington and the Burke Museum of History and Culture are shedding light on so-called “carnivorous bats.”

UW Biology’s rare and diverse plant collection is moving to a temporary greenhouse space donated by Amazon during the construction of the new Life Sciences Complex.

 

They're cute, charming, and quirky, and in some parts of the world, the birds are getting the love they deserve.

Biology Professor Dee Boersma applauding new regulations by the government of Ecuador.

The University of Washington has announced this year’s Awards of Excellence recipients, several come from the College of Arts & Sciences.

Biology professor Dee Boersma is a finalist for the Indianapolis Prize, the highest honor for animal conservationists.

UW Biology's Dee Boersma discusses the unusual bond between humans and penguins.

UW Biology and Pathology Professor Daniel Promislow speak about his new research on canine health and vitality.

Dee Boersma discusses declines in Magellanic penguins in Argentina.

The group includes three Arts & Sciences professors: Bingni Brunton, Matthew McQuinn, and Christopher Laumann.

New research suggests male students are also biased toward their male peers. This can undermine women's confidence and make them feel less included in their field.