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1. Fish food fight: Fish don't eat trees after all, says new study

Recent theories suggesting that half of fishes' food comes from from land-based ecosystems may not hold water. Experiments show that algae, not land-based matter, is needed to build healthy and fertile aquatic organisms.

2. Coaches can shape young athletes' definition of success

A young athlete's ideas about success can be shaped a coach who fosters a mastery motivational climate rather than an atmosphere where winning is the primary focus.

3. 110 local infants needed for autism brain imaging study

University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital researchers are looking for 110 6-month-old infants in the Puget Sound area to participate in a new study investigating brain development in autism.

4. For the first time, scientists discover causative gene of a rare disorder by sequencing all protein-coding regions of the genome

UW researchers have successfully used a method called exome sequencing to quickly discover a previously unknown gene responsible for a rare disorder. The finding demonstrates the usefulness of exome sequencing in studying the 7,000 plus rare genetic disorders affecting millions of people.

5. UW Medicine and Northwest Hospital & Medical Center sign final documents

On Tuesday, Nov. 10, UW Medicine and Northwest Hospital & Medical Center signed documents that would expand an existing program agreement to make Northwest Hospital one of the entities of the UW Medicine health system.

6. UW first educational institution to offer mobile tool for BlackBerry devices

The m.UW mobile tool for campus information is now available on BlackBerry devices. The UW is the first educational institution to offer an application for the BlackBerry.

7. UW to dedicate new Medal of Honor memorial on Veterans Day



8. Black veterans were vital in the civil rights fight, says book by UW political science professor

They had learned to combat enemies on the battlefield and racism in the ranks. Because of the sacrifices they had made, such veterans believed themselves and the black community entitled to first-class citizenship.

9. Media advisory: UW Medical Genetics Clinic celebrates 50th anniversary

UW Medical Genetics Clinic faculty, leaders and staff will celebrate the clinic’s 50th anniversary Friday, November 6, with a symposium and evening reception. The clinic, among the first of its kind in the United States, sees nearly 2,000 patients each year.

10. Media advisory: UW Medicine Tumor Vaccine Group hosts third annual open house

UW Medicine Tumor Vaccine Group hosts third annual open house Thursday, November 5, at South Lake Union