Research

The biology department reports that, for bacteria resistant to an antibiotic, more exposure to that antibiotic made the bacteria more likely to become resistant to more drugs.

Andrew Meltzoff, psychology professor, has been honored by the Association for Psychological Science for his work in early childhood psychology.

Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom explains the significance of New York's antibody test results.

Adam Kuczynski, a doctoral student in psychology, explains his ongoing study on the effects of the coronavirus and social distancing measures on mental health.

Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology is studying how the coronavirus crisis is affecting people’s mental health.

Coronaviruses are named after the crown or “corona” that surrounds each virus particle, a crown of thorns made up of spike proteins. Those spikes interact with molecules on the surface of a cell so that the virus can invade its host. Studies led by David Veesler, assistant professor of biochemistry, are referenced.

Professor of psychology Jonathan Kanter and psychology doctoral student Adam Kuczynski discuss their new study about the psychological effects of social distancing.

Steve Goodreau, professor of anthropology, explains how breaking social distancing measures to visit "just one friend" could have disastrous effects.

Sham Kakade, associate professor of statistics, weighs in on​ Apple's and Google's bold plan using signals from smartphones to help stem the spread of COVID-19. 

Steve Goodreau, professor of anthropology, and Martina Morris, professor of sociology and of statistics, explain how visiting just one friend could undo the goal of social distancing.

Peter Khan, professor of psychology, explains the importance of exercising and experiencing nature in little ways while maintaining social distancing.

Steven Goodreau, professor of anthropology, and Martina Morris, professor emerita of sociology and statistics, explain why it's important to maintain strict social distancing measures.

Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, explains a study he's working on about the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on mental health.

Jonathan Kanter, professor of psychology, and Adam Kuczynski, psychology doctoral student, explain the response to their study on the effects of social distancing on mental health.

Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, explains the results of an ongoing UW study tracking coronavirus's effects on the general population's mental health.