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Mechanisms of Small Heat Shock Proteins

Janowska, M.K., et al. | March 27, 2019

Small heat shock proteins (sHSPs) are ATP-independent chaperones that delay formation of harmful protein aggregates.…

sciencecityMarch 27, 2019

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Washington Named Second-Most Innovative State in America

Komo News | March 27, 2019

If you're looking to live somewhere where innovation is king, Washington should be a strong…

sciencecityMarch 27, 2019

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Dr. Holly Harris Receives 2 Grants to Research Endometriosis

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | March 26, 2019

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center epidemiologist Dr. Holly Harris was just awarded two grants to study endometriosis,…

sciencecityMarch 26, 2019

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New Study May Provide Knowledge for Increased Biofuel Production from Unicellular Algae

Institute for Systems Biology | March 26, 2019

When starved for nutrients such as nitrogen, algae accumulate copious amounts of energy-rich lipids, which can be…

sciencecityMarch 26, 2019

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With A “Hello,” Microsoft and UW Demonstrate First Fully Automated DNA Data Storage

Microsoft | March 25, 2019

Researchers from Microsoft and the University of Washington have demonstrated the first fully automated system…

sciencecityMarch 25, 2019

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Contractile Forces in Platelet Aggregates under Microfluidic Shear Gradients Reflect Platelet Inhibition and Bleeding Risk

Ting, L.H., et al. | March 25, 2019

My lab focuses on the biomechanical behavior of human cells in the cardiovascular system, i.e.…

sciencecityMarch 25, 2019

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Spiral Genetics Re-Launches, Inks Microsoft Deal to Predict Heart Disease with the Human Genome

GeekWire | March 25, 2019

It’s Day 1 again for Seattle-based Spiral Genetics. The decade-old DNA analysis startup has left its…

sciencecityMarch 25, 2019

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Margaret McCormick Named Executive Director of Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason

Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason | March 22, 2019

Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason (BRI) has named Margaret McCormick, PhD, as its executive…

sciencecityMarch 22, 2019

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Seattle Mayor and Recent Melanoma Survivor Jenny Durkan Visits Fred Hutch

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | March 22, 2019

Shortly after she was diagnosed with melanoma in January, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan found herself…

sciencecityMarch 22, 2019

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Alterations in Phosphorylation of Hepatocyte Ribosomal Protein S6 Control Plasmodium Liver Stage Infection

Glennon, E.K.K., et al. | March 22, 2019

The Kaushansky Lab in the Center for Global Infectious Disease Research at Seattle Children’s Research…

sciencecityMarch 22, 2019

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