New research from the Hoskins and Hull Labs points to a promising new avenue for treating harmful fungal infections.
Research
Researchers Link Mutations in RPA Protein to Cancer, Other Diseases
Researchers in the Lim Lab reveal that dysfunction in a protein essential to maintaining stability in our chromosomes may be responsible for serious diseases.
Research Follow-Up: Optimizing NMR Imaging
Researchers at NMRFAM have developed technology and methodology to further optimize data collected using the center’s powerful 1.1 GHz magnet.
Research in Brief: The What, Why, and How
Research from the Ntambi and Simcox Labs reveals an enzyme’s important role in maintaining a healthy balance of lipids in our bodies.
Research In Brief: The What, Why, and How
Researchers in the Simcox Lab identified an enzyme that helps to break down lipids that control energy expenditure.
Research in Brief: The What, Why, and How
Researchers in the Raman Lab developed a tool to identify short patterns in the genomes of bacteriophages that make phages effective at killing bacteria.
Silas Miller, Graduate Student in the Raman Lab, Awarded F31 Grant
The prestigious grant will support Miller’s research on mechanisms responsible for antibiotic resistance in infectious bacteria.
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.