No More Cavities? Organoids Pave the Way for Enamel Regeneration
This advance is viewed as a pivotal initial step toward innovative therapies for the repair and regeneration of teeth. Stem cells have been used to…
This advance is viewed as a pivotal initial step toward innovative therapies for the repair and regeneration of teeth. Stem cells have been used to…
University of Washington School of Medicine researchers played key roles in several aspects of a new genomic reference collection representing greater human population diversity. UW…
HelioLinc3D, a next-generation asteroid discovery algorithm developed for the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s upcoming sky survey, has identified its first “potentially hazardous” asteroid, 2022 SF289….
A breakthrough study by the University of Washington has shown that graphite, a 3D material, can be manipulated to possess properties of its 2D counterpart,…
A University of Washington-led team has made a key quantum computing breakthrough by detecting fractional quantum anomalous Hall states in semiconductor material flakes, which could…
Where Does Beach Sand Come From? The seemingly simple beach sand is actually the result of an epic natural process of mountain erosion and river…
Saturn’s moon Enceladus contains phosphates, a key building block of life, at levels significantly higher than Earth’s oceans, suggesting potential habitability, according to a study…
Scientists at the University of Washington have found a way to detect atomic “breathing,” the mechanical oscillation between two atomic layers, by watching the specific…
Research indicates that certain neural cell circuits responsible for color vision are exclusive to humans. Research in the field of color vision has uncovered new…
The field of plate tectonics is relatively new, and researchers are still uncovering the intricacies of geologic faults that cause earthquakes. One such fault, the…
This light-activation technology has potential applications in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and understanding how the body works. Scientists have developed light-activated SpyLigation, a method using…
Engineered stem cells do not provoke dangerous heart rhythms, a challenge that has prevented the progress of stem cell transplants for damaged hearts. Researchers at…
A recent study shows that bald eagles in northwestern Washington state have adapted to climate change-induced changes in their traditional diet of salmon carcasses by…
Traditionally, research on the effects of climate change has treated its impacts on people and ecosystems as separate entities. However, a recent study has demonstrated…
By their own admission, Anastasios “Andy” Tzanidakis and James Davenport are interested in unusual stars. The University of Washington astronomers were searching for “stars behaving…
Planetary nebulae are formed when red giant stars reach the end of their helium fuel supply and eject their outer layers, becoming hot and dense…
Over 100 years of preserved fish specimens provide a unique look at parasite population trends over time. A study from the University of Washington reveals…
A new study is the first to establish a connection between higher temperatures and an elevated risk of shootings in the 100 largest cities in…