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UW scientists are pioneering research on ‘body maps’ in babies’ brains.
Researchers at the University of Washington’s Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences (I-LABS) are among the first scientists worldwide to study body maps in the infant brain. -
These Americans work 1.2 billion hours a week without pay
New research has found that a third of Americans are informal caregivers, putting in 1.2 billion hours per week. -
What the world looks like with a bionic eye
A UW study offers new insight on restorative vision and the human experience. -
What the world looks like with a bionic eye
The University of Washington has shown for the first time what the world looks like for someone fitted with a bionic eye. -
See the world through bionic eyes with this incredible simulation
New visual simulations give us a glimpse of what it might look like to see the world through bionic eyes. -
Babies’ brains show that social skills linked to second language learning
New findings by researchers at the UW's Institute for Learning Brain & Sciences demonstrate an early social behavior "gaze shifting" that is linked to infants’ ability to learn new language sounds. -
Healthcare providers carry biases around sexual identity
Study findings highlight need for more cultural-sensitivity training of caregivers, UW author says. -
New Long-Acting Malaria Drug Looks Promising
UW researchers have developed a new, long-acting malaria drug that they believe may help fight one of the world's biggest killers. -
UW chemists develop new drug to fight malaria
An international team of scientists — led by researchers from the University of Washington and two other institutions — has announced that a new compound to fight malaria is ready for human trials. -
Sound Effect's under-reported stories of the week, July 4
A panel a journalists to talk over their nominees for under-covered story of the week. UW's Joanne Silberner, artist-in-residence in the department of communication, is quoted. -
Electric Light Means Later Bedtimes
A UW Biology study finds Argentinian hunter-gatherers without electricity sleep longer than those with power. -
Access to electricity is linked to reduced sleep
The root cause of why we get less sleep now than our ancestors could come down to a very simple reason: artificial light. -
Class of 2015: Life really does begin at 40
Biology graduate David Olsen fulfills a childhood dream in biology and medicine thanks to great supporters and educators along his journey. -
Finding his voice: UW aphasia expert’s work with country musician Billy Mize featured in film
A new documentary film captures Mize's recovery as he worked with Diane Kendall, now a University of Washington professor of speech and hearing sciences. -
No Longer Wanting to Die
An op-ed by Will Lippincott in The New York Times details his experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, an innovative approach to mental illness, developed by UW Professor Marsha Linehan.