Researchers in the Raman Lab developed a tool to identify short patterns in the genomes of bacteriophages that make phages effective at killing bacteria.
Research Impact
Fueling the Future of Brain Health
Vatsan Raman’s research aimed at transforming the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders has received an award from WARF and Nexus NeuroTech Ventures.
UW biochemists engineered a poplar tree that produces a high-demand industrial chemical. It was a surprise discovery only made possible by sustained investment in research.
Brian Fox’s current research focuses on a genetic alteration to poplar trees, equipping them to produce an industrial chemical.
Ancient Cyanobacteria Holds New Insights into Evolution of Photosynthesis
Christopher Gisriel and collaborators captured the first images of the photosynthetic machinery in a recently discovered ancient cyanobacteria.
A UW biochemistry researcher is studying effective treatments for the next pandemic. Federal funding changes are slowing the work.
Kirchdoerfer’s lab analyzes the characteristics of coronaviruses to understand how they work and inform the development of drugs that can protect against them.
Five Biochemistry Faculty Turning Quest for Knowledge into Entrepreneurship
Biochemistry researchers are pushing the boundaries of scientific exploration in pursuit of knowledge and to better the world.
3D Imaging Reveals Inner Workings of Bacterial Cells
Researchers, including scientists in the Wright Lab, used cryo-electron tomography to better understand the structure and function of storage organelles.
Research in Brief: The What, Why, and How
NMR can be used to study the structures of drugs, information that can support drug development and quality control.
Soft, Chewy, Filling: UW Researchers Are Perfecting the Protein Bar
Biochemists and food scientists are shedding light on why some protein bars can be stored longer than others.
Research in Brief: The What, Why, and How
Research from the Coyle Lab opens possibilities for directing the organization of microtubules needed to build and repair cellular structures.