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Artist's conception of DNA studies of individuals from diverse population groups.

Diverse human genomes reveal complex genetic variation

Near-complete genome sequences of 65 individuals from five continents and 28 population groups advance discovery of human DNA code alterations

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Study spotlights cardiac arrest survival in King County

From 2000 to 2020, patients’ survival rate improved to nearly 19% — a rate significantly higher than is the case nationally.

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Statement: Contract negotiations with Aetna

Newly signed agreement allows UW Medicine to continue to be an in-network provider for Aetna-insured patients.

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More Washington households store firearms securely

From 2013 to 2022, the portion of Washington adults who reported storing household firearms securely rose from 34.9% to 48.8%.

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Two transparent worms shed light on evolution

Study finds pace of evolution in organisms varies by cell types.

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