Articles by University of Washington

Study of 240 women shows COVID-19 mortality rates were 13 times higher in pregnant mothers than in similarly aged individuals

A study published in Nature Neuroscience shows how spike protein crosses the blood-brain barrier

Scientists report that cowpeas harbor receptors on the surface of their cells that can detect a compound in caterpillar saliva and initiate anti-herbivore defenses

Researchers develop a new molecular tagging system that could take the place of bulky plastic or printed barcodes

Probability of detection has mostly been ignored when it comes to linking extreme events to climate change, researcher says

Many animals hibernate to get through the tough winter months when food is scarce, temperatures drop, and days are dark

A single dose induced antibodies in both young and old animal models. The vaccine's design has advantages of safety, cost, scalability, and storage

A new study led by the University of Washington finds dramatic increases in the abundance of a worm that can be transmitted to humans who eat raw or undercooked seafood

A new study shows that teaching techniques in undergraduate STEM courses can significantly narrow gaps in course performance between students who are overrepresented and underrepresented in STEM

New research by the University of Washington's Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences finds that altruism may begin in infancy