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361 articles with University of Washington
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Researchers from the University of Washington have developed an investigational vaccine that can safely elicit an immune response against the HER2 protein, a key marker in breast cancer.
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Vilya will use its funds for cutting-edge computational techniques to develop innovative drugs for difficult-to-treat diseases.
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After more than two decades of attempts to develop a universal influenza vaccine, the global COVID-19 pandemic intensified the need for a broader vaccine for both illnesses.
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Lung Cancer Mutation Consortium Sites Initiate LEADER Trial
6/2/2022
The Lung Cancer Mutation Consortium announces the initiation of trial sites at USC Norris Cancer Center, University of California-Davis, University of Michigan, and University of Washington for its fourth study, LCMC4 Evaluation of Actionable Drivers in EaRly Stage Lung Cancer, examining targeted drugs given as single agents and combinations as neoadjuvant therapies matched to specific genetic mutations.
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Research Roundup: Stressing Cells May Mitigate Dementia and Another Clue to Parkinson's Disease
5/13/2022
Tangles of toxic proteins are associated with various dementias, such as Alzheimer's disease. Often, these tangles are misfolded proteins. Now, researchers have identified a new mechanism that might reverse the build-up of these aggregates. -
Current COVID-19 booster shots have a problem: they last only about four months and appear to have limited efficacy in a vaccinated population. Clearly, a more durable approach is needed.
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What if infants with genetic illnesses could be diagnosed in a matter of days? New research surrounding rapid whole genome sequencing suggests that soon, they could be.
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Many drugs work by matching up to a pocket or molecular receptor on a protein, like a key into a lock. Dr. David Baker may have found a kind of “skeleton key” to unlock these proteins.
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WRNMC researchers have found a way to create a vaccine that can recognize multiple spike proteins at once by using ferritin. Here's more about pan coronavirus vaccine.
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In a unanimous vote made by U.S. health officials, the advisers decided the safer Pfizer and Moderna vaccines should be given as boosters.
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Every week there are numerous scientific studies published. Here’s a look at some of the more interesting ones.
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Every week there are numerous scientific studies published. Here’s a look at some of the more interesting ones.
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New Pilot Study Indicates Niagen® May Reduce Inflammatory Cytokines in Stage D Heart Failure Patients
8/18/2020
Niagen® (patented nicotinamide riboside) may reduce production of inflammatory cytokines in pilot study of Stage D heart failure patients
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New IHME COVID-19 Model Projects Nearly 180,000 US Deaths
6/24/2020
However, high levels of mask wearing could reduce forecasted deaths by nearly 33,060 Next two weeks will show whether surge in deaths follows increase in cases
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People Begin Moving About as States Open Up, Leading IHME to Project Slight Increase in US COVID-19 Deaths
5/10/2020
137,184 deaths now forecast through August 4 with New York & Michigan declining; California showing nearly 30% increase compared to prior projections
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New IHME Forecast Projects Nearly 135,000 COVID-19 Deaths in US
5/4/2020
Rising Mobility in Most States and the Easing of Social Distancing Point to Increases in Personal Contact that Promote Transmission of the Disease
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New IHME COVID-19 Forecasts Find Lower Hospital Bed Need, Epidemics starting to peak confirm social distancing works
4/6/2020
'Massive Infusion of New Data' Informs Estimates Pandemic's trajectory would change - and dramatically for the worse - if people ease up on social distancing
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Crown Bioscience Expands PDX Collection with Acquisition of Unique Models from Leading Academic Medical Centers
4/2/2020
Agreements with CoMotion at the University of Washington and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute add new prostate cancer and lymphoma models to the world’s largest PDX collection
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Research in sheep suggests possible early test for fetal heart health
12/5/2019
Changes in heart rate, due to low oxygen conditions, experienced by the fetus during pregnancy, could be used to predict the future heart health of babies, shows research published in The Journal of Physiology.
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Weill Neurohub Will Promote Cross-Institutional Collaboration in Brain Trauma and Neurodegenerati...
11/13/2019
The Weill Family Foundation, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, San Francisco and the University of Washington launched the Weill Neurohub with a $106 million gift.