The human genome is made up of 23 pairs of chromosomes, the biological blueprints that make humans … well, human. But it turns out that some of our DNA — about 8% — are the remnants of ancient viruses ...

Our communities thrive because of the dedicated, passionate leaders who work with local organizations, aging adults and families. You could be one of them! UW’s human development and family sciences ...

The Nature Index tracks primary research articles from 145 natural-science and health-science journals, chosen based on reputation by an independent group of researchers. The Nature Index provides ...

Researchers have developed a new stem cell model of the mature human amniotic sac, which replicates development of the tissues supporting the embryo from two to four weeks after fertilization. This is ...

Communities across the globe are facing unprecedented challenges in the Anthropocene. These challenges are particularly acute in the Global South where limited capabilities exacerbate vulnerabilities.