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Antibody targets key cancer marker; opens door to better diagnosis, therapy
University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers have created a molecular structure that attaches to a molecule on highly aggressive brain cancer and causes tumors to light up in a scanning machine. In mouse models of human brain cancer, their tag is easily seen in a PET scanner, which is commonly used to detect cancer. Read More
UW neuroscientists describe brain chemicals that create PTSD response
A new study by University of Wisconsin–Madison neuroscientists shows how stress chemicals reshape the brains of rodents, research that could lead to better treatments for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Read More
Bolz Center helps arts organizations to revitalize Wisconsin communities
Nestled on a quiet street near Brewery Creek, the nine cabins and limestone buildings that make up the core of Shake Rag Alley look like a quirky postcard from Wisconsin's mining village past. Read More
Drug protects fertility and may prolong life in chemo-treated mice
A University of Wisconsin–Madison physician and her research team have shown that a heart medication can prevent ovarian damage and improve survival in adolescent mice after chemotherapy. The treatment also increased the number of their healthy offspring. Read More
Recent sightings: Crew views
Photo: Jeff Miller With nighttime giving way to dawn, members of the Wisconsin women’s crew team use a pier near the… Read More
UW-Madison spinoff handles grocery delivery for time-pressed consumers
When Jeremy Neren claims to know online grocery ordering and delivery from the inside out, he's not kidding. Shortly after graduating from UW–Madison in 2005, he opened Madtown Munchies and started to deliver groceries around Madison - on a bike. Read More
Boundless Together, Part 4
The last of four new commercials about UW–Madison will premiere this weekend during the Badger football game. Learn more about the research highlighted in the spot. Read More
Mackie honored as his latest startup shifts toward high gear
Thomas “Rock” Mackie, a scientist, entrepreneur and educator, has been honored with the 2015 Excellence in Entrepreneurial Education award for career-long assistance to students and faculty interested in starting businesses. Read More
Badgers ADAPT offers activities for athletes of all abilities
Badgers ADAPT, a Rec Sports initiative to provide adaptive and Paralympic sports, events and activities, takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Southeast Recreational Facility, 715 W. Dayton St. Read More
Blank joins Internet2 board
Chancellor Rebecca Blank has been elected to the Internet2 Board of Trustees, a panel comprising university presidents, chief information officers, network and discipline researchers, and industry partners. Read More
New employee assistance consultant ready to help
A problem doesn’t have to be big before a person reaches out to the Employee Assistance Office. In fact, it’s better if it isn’t. Read More
Moving fast to study nitrate in the Mississippi, algae in Mendota
The Mississippi River has long had its explorers. From de Soto to Marquette, Lewis and Clark to Clemens, the fourth largest river in the world has for centuries inspired enchantment. Read More
Minuscule, flexible compound lenses magnify large fields of view
Drawing inspiration from an insect's multi-faceted eye, University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers have created miniature lenses with vast range of vision. Read More
UHS psychologist hopes to help international students succeed
Students seek counseling at University Health Services for a variety of reasons. Now speakers of Mandarin have another option -- and advocate -- in Chinese native Canzi Wang. Read More
Radiolab’s Soren Wheeler to be fall Science Writer in Residence
Soren Wheeler, an author and senior editor at Radiolab, has been named UW–Madison’s fall 2015 Science Writer in Residence. Read More
New UW–Madison collaboration in Green Bay inspires young writers
On a warm August afternoon last summer, a group of nervously excited young writers took to a small stage at one of Wisconsin's largest arts festivals. Read More