Science & Technology
UW–Madison, FluGen, Bharat Biotech to develop CoroFlu, a coronavirus vaccine
Refinement of the CoroFlu vaccine concept and testing in laboratory animal models at UW–Madison is expected to take three to six months. CoroFlu could be in human clinical trials by fall, 2020.
Deleting a gene prevents Type 1 diabetes in mice by disguising insulin-producing cells
The cellular sleight of hand, says biomolecular chemist Feyza Engin, may also suggest ways to prevent other diseases in which the immune system targets the body’s own cells.
UW–Madison engineers, local manufacturers race pandemic to protect healthcare workers
The group has built prototypes and launched a website where it's encouraging healthcare facilities, manufacturers and donors to fill out an intake form to help assess need and build more connections while production capacity is rapidly expanded.
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Genetic research #stillinmiceonly shows promise for future strategies to protect at-risk individuals from type 1 di… https://t.co/aqzxkqkmPZ
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Excited to see our paper online @Cell_Metabolism . “Beta cell dedifferentiation induced by IRE1 deletion prevents… https://t.co/KFoagqDvQM
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Researchers from @UWMadison led by @brauerlab1 collected data from 40K respondents about motivations for and compli… https://t.co/WDbyk2WOBg
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In the meantime there are N95 masks -- also known as respirators -- in labs that don't need them now. For example e… https://t.co/OSHoH4p85t
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Science & Technology Events
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Spring exhibition, McPherson ERI's Mandelbaum & Albert Family Vision Gallery
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Citizen Science Training
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UW Science Expeditions10:00 am, Town Center, Discovery Building
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Hopefully to be extended once library reopens in late spring. Contact Micaela re Pandemic of 1918.
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