Health & Wellness
Human stem cell-derived heart cells are safe in monkeys, could treat congenital heart disease
Regenerating tissue to support healthy heart function could keep hearts beating stronger and longer, and this is where stem cell research is stepping in.
Gene therapy protects against motor neuron disease in rats
The gene therapy approach allowed the non-mutated gene to be expressed in neurons and better support the transportation of proteins, preventing disease.
H5N1 virus isolated from infected dairy worker is 100% lethal in ferrets, but does not appear to be circulating in nature anymore
The findings highlight the risks posed by a virus that continues to spread among dairy cattle and occasionally to farm workers, and the study's lead scientist says he was surprised by the ease with which this particular strain was able to kill ferrets.
Health & Wellness Events
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Small group workshops to explore change through conversation and sewing.6:00 pm, Neighborhood House Community Center Art Room, 29 S Mills Street, Madison
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Setting the Course for Pediatric Community Health Improvement: The Dane County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)7:30 am, Online
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Department of Surgery Faculty & Staff Only7:30 am, Union South
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