Computer scientist Shwetak Patel talks a mile a minute. And there’s a reason for that: he’s got a lot on his mind. Introducing GeekWire’s new Health Tech podcast, exploring the… Read More
According to Star Trek, 23rd century doctors will diagnose most illnesses and determine the general state of health via a device called a Tricorder. But as with many of Star Trek’s futuristic… Read More
Rapidly-evolving Seattle says goodbye to rockstar Chris Cornell The passing of Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell, at age 52 sent shockwaves through the music world and hit many longtime Seattleites, like GeekWire’s… Read More
Seattle’s history in genomics is long and storied. It’s home to organizations including the University of Washington, genomics pioneer Dr. Leroy Hood’s Institute for Systems Biology and many others have long… Read More
A county-by-county survey of U.S. life expectancy reports a 20-year gap between the lows and the highs – a gap that correlates with socioeconomic factors, race and ethnicity, and the availability… Read More
We often think of genetic mutations as ominous, life-threatening mistakes in our biology. But the reality is actually much different: every person is born with about 60 genetic mutations. Often… Read More
Imagine for a moment that your spouse, parent or child has been diagnosed with a life-changing condition. They need constant support from a ventilator to breathe. Traditionally, that means they… Read More
John Aitchison is a man of many talents. “Growing up, I wanted to be a professional sailor, but that seemed crazy — and it probably was,” he told GeekWire. “So I… Read More
Alexa, Amazon’s artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant, seems to have unlimited talents. But can her skills help people with chronic health conditions? The Alexa Diabetes Challenge, launched today, is an effort… Read More
Dana Lewis doesn’t do things by halves. In 2013, she started a project to tweak the alarm on her glucose monitoring system, a device that Lewis and thousands of other people… Read More
It’s something you hear surprisingly often in the medical sciences: we just don’t have enough data. That’s especially true for fields of study like systems biology and scientific wellness, two data-driven… Read More
EveryMove, a Seattle startup that helps employers incentivize employee wellness, has been acquired by health-tracking company higi. Chicago-based higi announced the acquisition as part of a series B investment round led… Read More
An affordable EpiPen alternative, an electricity-free anesthesia machine and a device to help children walk were the winning projects at this year’s Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge, which culminated Wednesday at the… Read More
Imagine an external device that could have the same effect, when pointed at a tumor, as a cancer drug. It may sound like science fiction, but a Seattle startup is… Read More
BOSTON – University of Washington computer scientist Shwetak Patel’s work with sensors and smart devices has already spawned a wide range of ventures, but his latest experiments hold the promise of… Read More
There is an almost overwhelming number of pressing global health issues today. Preparing for epidemics like Ebola, the increasing dangers of climate change, access to medicine and contraceptives, antibiotic-resistant infections — the… Read More
Researchers have found a way to use a laser-scanning mini-camera to map the inner working of blood vessels and spot the early signs of stroke risk. The proof-of-concept demonstrations, conducted… Read More
Vioguard, the Bothell, Wash., company that created a self-sanitizing keyboard and mouse, has secured another $5 million in Series A funding from Imagen Capitol Partners. The investment brings total funding in… Read More
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is committing up to $140 million to help Boston biotech company Intarcia Therapeutics develop an HIV prevention device. The funds will help Intarcia adapt… Read More
Jonathan Jackson may not be an expert in treating cancer, but he knows a lot about how people think. In 2011, shortly after completing his master’s degree in cognitive science of… Read More
Yes, flashing online images can set off an epileptic seizure – and Newsweek senior writer Kurt Eichenwald, a frequent critic of President-elect Donald Trump, says he’s planning legal action after just… Read More
The Pacific Northwest prides itself on its clean air, pristine water, and healthy natural environment. So when PNW native Nick Bedbury and his co-founders began work on Upstream Research — a… Read More
A weird type of benign tumor has been discovered in an unlikely place: the fossilized jaw of a distant ancestor of present-day mammals that lived 255 million years ago. The… Read More
GetInsured, a Bay Area based company that helps people shop for healthcare, today announced the acquisition of Array Health, a Seattle startup that provides group health insurance. Founded in 2006,… Read More
Researchers in Seattle have taken advantage of two of the hottest trends in biotech – cell reprogramming and CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing – to create human stem cells that glow as they turn… Read More
When Molly Lindquist was struck with breast cancer five years ago, it was a terrifying experience. And it was agonizingly frustrating. “You lose control of your body — my cells… Read More
Lucas Ting has been a geek at heart from the start. Originally from Northern Illinois, Ting attended a dedicated math and science high school where he made miniature robots and… Read More
Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have good news for smokers who want to kick their habit. An app developed by Fred Hutch and Seattle startup 2Morrow could up… Read More
How many musical instruments can you play without moving a muscle? There’s at least one: the encephalophone, which turns brain waves into tunes with a beat you can dance to.… Read More
A dozen years ago, an auto accident left Nathan Copeland paralyzed, without any feeling in his fingers. Now that feeling is back, thanks to a robotic hand wired up to a… Read More