Hydrogen peroxide provides clues to immunity, wound healing, tumor biology
Hydrogen peroxide isn't just that bottled colorless liquid in the back of the medicine cabinet that's used occasionally for cleaning scraped knees and cut fingers. It's also a natural chemical in the body that rallies at wound sites, jump-starting immune cells into a series of events. Read More
Recent sightings: Autumn glow
Autumn-colored foliage clings to the exterior windows of the Memorial Union as nighttime falls and visitors talk inside under the warm glow of lights… Read More
UW undergraduate Alexis Brown named Rhodes Scholar
University of Wisconsin–Madison senior Alexis Brown is one of an elite group of American students to be awarded a 2012 Rhodes Scholarship, one of the most coveted honors in the world of higher education. Read More
Implanted neurons, grown in the lab, take charge of brain circuitry
Among the many hurdles to be cleared before human embryonic stem cells can achieve their therapeutic potential is determining whether or not transplanted cells can functionally integrate into target organs or tissues. Read More
Native American heritage reaches deep into campus
Aaron Bird Bear, a campus leader in the Native American community, talks during Native American Heritage Month about the history of what is now the UW–Madison campus. Read More
Track manager, philanthropist: Campus Services supervisor gives back
UW-Madison's Dave Grueneberg digs deep to match his employees' contributions to the Partners in Giving campaign. Read More
Forage know-how gives Wisconsin farmers an edge in growing biomass
Wisconsin farmers have been growing biomass for generations, says Kevin Shinners. They just have a different name for it. Read More