Science & Technology News from the University of Wisconsin–Madison

Project to explore enzyme behind early evolution of life on Earth

January 6, 2025

A team of scientists at UW–Madison led by bacteriology professor Betül Kaçar will explore the paleoenvironments and ancient history of Earth by bridging paleontology, artificial intelligence, synthetic biology and evolution. Read More

Human stem cell-derived heart cells are safe in monkeys, could treat congenital heart disease

November 13, 2024

Regenerating tissue to support healthy heart function could keep hearts beating stronger and longer, and this is where stem cell research is stepping in. Read More

Gene therapy protects against motor neuron disease in rats

November 12, 2024

The gene therapy approach allowed the non-mutated gene to be expressed in neurons and better support the transportation of proteins, preventing disease. Read More

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Science & Technology Events

April

23

Science Communication Colloquium: "Understanding and Addressing Misinformation about Science"

With Tiffany Taylor, NASEM

12:05 pm, 1420 Microbial Sciences
23

Map Chat with Anne E. Stoner

1:30 pm, Cartography Lab, Science Hall
Also offered online
23

AOS Department Seminar - Ian Beckley

Generation and persistence of anti-cyclonic absolute vorticity on the equatorward side of jet streaks

2:30 pm, 811 AOSS, Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences Building
Also offered online
23

McElvain/Inorganic Seminar: Professor Suzanne Bart (Purdue University)

3:30 pm, 1315 Seminar Hall , Chemistry Building
23

Genetics Spring Colloquium

Caroline Albertin, Marine Biological Laboratory

3:30 pm, 1111 Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building
Also offered online
24

Distinguished Seminars in Microbiology: Dr. Aisha Burton

Small but Mighty: Small Proteins and Bacterial Stress Responses

3:30 pm, 1220 Ebling Symposium Center, Microbial Sciences
24

Watts Next? A Student Roundtable on UW–Madison’s Energy Future

5:30 pm, The Crossing

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