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Scientists make multiple types of white blood cells directly from embryonic and adult stem cells
In an advance that could help transform embryonic stem cells into a multipurpose medical tool, scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have transformed these versatile cells into progenitors of white blood cells and into six types of mature white blood and immune cells.
Curiosities: How long can bacteria live outside humans?
Bacteria have vastly different survival abilities, says Jeri Barak, an assistant professor of plant pathology at UW–Madison. Many species normally live in soil…
Academic Staff: ASEC statement
The following statement was unanimously passed by the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Academic Staff Executive Committee on July 31, 2009.
GLBRC receives $8 million in Recovery Act funding
The Department of Energy (DOE) Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) has received $8.099 million in new funding from the U.S. Department of Energy through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to provide crucial support for plant cell wall imaging and sustainability research.
Early Alzheimer’s screenings could cut health care costs
As the nation debates how to control costs as part of health care reform, an Alzheimer's disease researcher says early diagnosis and treatment of the disease could save the nation billions of dollars in costs down the road.
University Theatre provides a world tour with 2009-10 season
Audiences that take in one or more productions during University Theatre's 2009-10 season at the University of Wisconsin–Madison can boast that they experienced a world of drama for very little cash.
Teamwork brings robotics team first year of success
The obstacle course was the greatest challenge the robot had ever faced. The pouring rain had damaged its laser range finder sensor - crucial for navigation - yet, it managed to push forward 200 feet before finally succumbing to the weather.
Gasoline-diesel cocktail: a potent recipe for cleaner, more efficient engines
Diesel and gasoline fuel sources both bring unique assets and liabilities to powering internal combustion engines.
UW-Madison professor draws honors for formative computer network
The Internet Society has tapped a precursor to the modern Internet - built under the leadership of a University of Wisconsin–Madison computer science professor - for the 2009 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award.
Curiosities: How many galaxies have humans discovered?
“We don’t know,” says Ed Churchwell, professor of astronomy. “We know it’s a very large number.” It’s in the hundreds of billions, Churchwell…
A day in the life of SOAR
As Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) closes its main period for 2009, here is a collection of wisdom captured during a day in the life of SOAR.
Team discovers gene for age-related cataracts
Participants in the University of Wisconsin–Madison's long-running Beaver Dam Eye Study have contributed to the discovery of a gene involved in cataracts in both aging humans and in mice.