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Learning the language of bacteria
Bacteria are among the simplest organisms in nature, but many of them can still talk to each other, using a chemical "language" that is critical to the process of infection. Sending and receiving chemical signals allows bacteria to mind their own business when they are scarce and vulnerable, and then mount an attack after they become numerous enough to overwhelm the host's immune system. Read More
Services enhanced for students considering health careers
University of Wisconsin–Madison students planning for careers in health-related fields are being helped along by a new advising program made possible through the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates. Read More
UW Cinematheque names new director of programming
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Cinematheque, a film group dedicated to showcasing archival and other rare films from around the word, has installed a new director of programming, Jim Healy. Read More
UW-Madison: There’s an app for that
Mobile UW, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's official iPhone app, is now available for free download from the Apple App Store. Read More
UW Art Department to host open house this weekend
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Art Department will host an open house and glass sale Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 4-5, showcasing students' work in the Glass Lab this semester. Read More
Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery facility opens on UW–Madison campus
Twin research institutes and a space designed for all to engage in science opened Thursday on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. Read More
Age at first pregnancy associated with breast cancer risk
Having children later in life or not at all, combined with a trend in obesity may increase risk of a breast cancer that is hard to detect. Read More
Warning system shows potential for alleviating crashes at dangerous rural intersections
University of Wisconsin–Madison transportation-safety engineers are testing a system on a northern Wisconsin highway that could help reduce crashes at rural intersections across the country. Read More
New treatments protect Christmas from ‘Grinch’ grub
Across northern Wisconsin, many of the state's Christmas tree growers struggle to protect their trees from an insect pest known as the white grub, which lurks in the soil, feeds on tree roots and destroys the crop. Read More
Day Without Art honors World AIDS Day
The Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Art Committee has organized a Day Without Art today (Dec. 1) in conjunction with the observance of World AIDS Day. Read More
UW-Madison’s official Badger Bowl Tour brings fans to the Rose Bowl
The Wisconsin Badgers are preparing for a return to the Rose Bowl on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, and fans can follow the team to Pasadena, Calif., as part of the official Badger Bowl Tour by the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) and Wisconsin Athletics. Read More
UW-Madison experts can discuss U.S. Senate’s food safety bill
The U.S. Senate passed a far-reaching food safety bill today that, if signed into law, will have an enormous impact on our nation’s food safety… Read More
TIP/Anthony Shadid lecture
11/30/10 TO: Media representatives FROM: Stacy Forster, University Communications, (608) 262-0930 RE: TIP/ANTHONY SHADID LECTURE Read More
Book nominations sought for Go Big Read program
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's common book program, Go Big Read, is engaging students, faculty, staff and the community in a shared academic experience as they read and discuss "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot. Read More
UW-Madison chemistry professor elected to lead American Chemical Society
University of Wisconsin–Madison chemistry professor Bassam Shakhashiri has been voted president-elect of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Read More
UW-Madison furlough day set for Nov. 26
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will close on Friday, Nov. 26, as a mandated furlough day for most of its employees. Read More