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Study finds a key to nerve regeneration
Researchers have found a switch that redirects helper cells in the peripheral nervous system into "repair" mode. A new study suggests tactics that might assist recovery after physical injury. Read More
UW-Madison spinoff gets FDA OK for bacteria-killing wound dressing
Microlyte, patented by Imbed Biosciences, will compete in the $2 billion market sector of "advanced wound dressings," which are used to treat ulcers, burns, bedsores and other difficult wounds. Read More
Botulinum toxin may travel further than expected in nerve cells
Two specific toxins — including the popular drug Botox — have multiple uses for treating many neuromuscular conditions, including frown lines, disabling muscle spasms and migraine headaches. Read More
Macular degeneration insight identifies promising drugs to prevent vision loss
In tests on mice, drugs that are already on the market prevented damage to the cells that sustain the light-sensitive cells in the eyes. Read More
Benign bacteria block mosquitoes from transmitting Zika, chikungunya viruses
The bacteria could present a “novel biological control mechanism,” aiding efforts to stop the spread of Zika virus. Read More
Monkey study shows Zika infection prolonged in pregnancy
Researchers have shown that one infection with Zika virus protects against future infection, though pregnancy may drastically increase the time the virus stays in the body. Read More
Epigenetics researcher named Pew scholar in biomedical sciences
Peter Lewis is one of 22 biomedical scientists to win the award, meant for researchers with outstanding promise in science relevant to human health. Read More
Novel mouse model sheds new light on autism spectrum disorder
These sorts of studies cannot be performed in humans, hence the need to develop and study mouse models. Read More
Panda poop study provides insights into microbiome, reproductive troubles
Gastrointestinal diseases are a major cause of mortality in pandas but scientists understand little about their digestive process. Read More
Gene regulatory mutation linked to rare childhood cancer
This basic knowledge of a specific cancer is essential to start drug testing, says researcher Peter Lewis. Read More
Cell transplant treats Parkinson’s in mice under control of designer drug
Su-Chun Zhang and co-first authors Yuejun Chen and Man Xiong grew the specialized nerve cells from human embryonic stem cells. Read More
Experimental drug cancels effect from key intellectual disability gene in mice
"We are a long way from declaring a cure for fragile X, but these results are promising," says researcher Xinyu Zhao. Read More
Recent evolutionary change allows a fruit fly to dine on a toxic fruit
A fruit called the noni, now hyped for a vast array of unproven health benefits, is at the heart of a new research study. Read More
Single brain cells reveal genes controlling formation, development
The exploratory analysis may open a new window on understanding complex disorders like autism. Read More
Wisconsin researchers transform common cell to master heart cell
If replicated in human cells, the feat could one day fuel drug discovery, powerful new models for heart disease and the raw material for treating diseased hearts. Read More
UW–Madison researchers begin work on Zika virus
Very little is known about the virus even though more than 50 years have passed since it was discovered in the Zika Forest in Uganda. Read More
Researchers home in on why female newborns are better protected from brain injury
A protein found in the brains of mice is present at higher levels in females, which offers them stronger protection against one type of injury. Read More
Pluripotent stem cells offer blood ready for preclinical trials
When the body has a low blood cell count, it can have trouble fighting off infection. But transfusible blood products may be in the not-so-distant future. Read More
Study illuminates war between the sexes: fruit fly edition
New research from the Laboratory of Genetics pinpoints the effect on reproduction of a female's ability to masquerade as a male. Read More