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New visual simulations give us a glimpse of what it might look like to see the world through bionic eyes.

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.

Study findings highlight need for more cultural-sensitivity training of caregivers, UW author says.

UW researchers have developed a new, long-acting malaria drug that they believe may help fight one of the world's biggest killers.

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.

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.

A UW Biology study finds Argentinian hunter-gatherers without electricity sleep longer than those with power.

The root cause of why we get less sleep now than our ancestors could come down to a very simple reason: artificial light.

Biology graduate David Olsen fulfills a childhood dream in biology and medicine thanks to great supporters and educators along his journey.

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.

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.

The science of gender identity isn't fully understood, but new research points to a complex set of factors, including biological ones.

UW anthropology and global health instructor, David Citrin, offers guidance on how to best help Nepal recover from the devastating quake.

Affiliate professor of psychology is among five finalists for GeekWire's annual “Geek of the Year Award."

Fifteen years after a pioneering stem cell procedure to restore a man's sight, UW researchers are improving our understanding of how vision develops.