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Targeting tumors the natural way
By mimicking Nature's way of distinguishing one type of cell from another, University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists now report they can more effectively seek out and kill cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. Read More
Ultrathin films deliver DNA as possible gene therapy tool
Gene therapy - the idea of using genetic instructions rather than drugs to treat disease - has tickled scientists' imaginations for decades, but is not yet a viable therapeutic method. One sizeable hurdle is getting the right genes into the right place at the right time. Read More
Cutting-edge political Web site editor, CNBC business newsman to visit campus
Jim VandeHei, executive editor of the popular new Washington, D.C. Web site ThePolitico.com, and Charles Gasparino, on-air editor and business reporter for CNBC, will visit the UW–Madison campus in April as writers in residence. Read More
Global warming forecasts creation, loss of climate zones
A new global warming study predicts that many current climate zones will vanish entirely by the year 2100, replaced by climates unknown in today's world. Read More
Greeks unite for Langdon Street neighborhood watch
The Langdon Street Neighborhood Watch will host a safety awareness event at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 24 in front of Gamma Phi Beta, 217 Langdon Street. Read More
UW-Madison encourages copyright compliance
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is again reminding students, faculty and staff to respect music and movie copyrights and to be aware of campus policies governing appropriate use of computer resources. Read More
Showcase planned for March 27
Unlocking creativity and sharing innovative ideas on ways to make the campus work more effectively are at the center of Showcase 2007 on Tuesday, March 27, at the Memorial Union. Read More
UW-Madison launches new opportunities for absentee voting
Even if you plan to travel during the upcoming spring break, it's easy and convenient for students, faculty and staff to cast absentee ballots in the Tuesday, April 3, general election. Read More
Exhibit traces 300 years of Wisconsin and Great Lakes maps
Original maps of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region from 17th-century drawings concocted from travelers' accounts to 21st-century images captured by satellites are on display through June 29 in the Department of Special Collections in Memorial Library at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
UW-Madison approves new research institute
The University of Wisconsin–Madison recently approved a new research entity, the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR). Read More
Billups headed to Georgetown University
LaMarr Billups, senior special assistant to the chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has accepted a position at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., the UW–Madison Office of the Chancellor announced today (March 21). Read More
Big Badger Auction offers coveted Google internship
Wisconsin alumni and friends will have a chance to make a summer internship opportunity come true for a University of Wisconsin–Madison student by bidding on Google advertising internship that debuts today as part of the Wisconsin Alumni Association's Big Badger Auction. Read More
Berquam: Participate in ASM spring elections
University of Wisconsin–Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam is urging all students to play an active role in shared governance by voting in next week's online Associated Students of Madison (ASM) spring elections. Read More
Study: Online information may improve cancer patients’ opinions about doctors
Accessing high-quality health information on the Internet may improve breast cancer patients' opinions about their doctors, according to a new study conducted by the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Center of Excellence in Cancer Communications Research, funded by the National Cancer Institute. Read More
Microbial safari, physics wonders on tap March 24
Families and learners of all ages are invited to discover the unknown and explore the wonder of science at Science Expeditions at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Saturday, March 24. Read More
Study: Prions likely more mobile in alkaline soils
Prions, the rogue proteins that cause chronic wasting disease and similar maladies, may be more mobile in soil that is more alkaline, suggests a new study by University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers. Read More
Friends ready to sell another 15,000 books during semiannual sale
The Friends of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Library semiannual used book sale will be held for the 23rd time Wednesday-Saturday, March 21-24, at Memorial Library, 728 State St. Read More
Several UW–Madison programs partner with film festival
As film festivals sprout up around the state, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's very own event returns for its ninth year, running Thursday-Sunday, April 12-15. Read More