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Traits link array of viruses
University scientists have found startling evidence that broad classes of viruses share functional traits that suggest they all evolved from a common ancestor.
Study: Local taxes don’t slow growth
Taxing and spending by Wisconsin counties and municipalities are not so high that they are putting the brakes on local economic growth, according to a university study.
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Healthy hooves abound in the Vet Med barn
You won't find many sore feet here. Close attention to details like nutrition, moisture on walkways and stall conditions has paid off for the School of Veterinary Medicine's dairy teaching herd. At 6.5 percent, the herd's lameness rate is well below the 20-25 percent of cows in most herds that need attention for sore feet.
Study: ‘New economy’ arrests worker mobility
The promise of upward mobility -- a centerpiece of the American dream that anyone can get ahead with hard work -- may have disappeared with the 20th century.
Geneticist’s corn research goes underground
A university researcher wants to build a better corn plant from the ground down. Shawn Kaeppler is using genetics to first analyze and then improve corn's root system.
Study: Cold-sore virus is cause of new genital herpes
Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), the virus that causes cold sores, is the most common cause of new genital herpes infections in UW–Madison students, says a new study.
Study suggests simple tool for diagnosing children’s headaches
Based on the results of his decade-long study being published in the March edition of the medical journal Pediatrics, pediatric neurologist Carl Stafstrom says that children's drawings can help doctors diagnose and plan treatment for children's headaches.
Talks focus on biosciences
Free public evening presentations exploring advances and issues in biological science begin in March with a talk on the history of biotechnology and what it all means today.
Panels focues on migrant worker issues
A panel discussion Wednesday, Feb. 27, explores the history of the migrant community, the issues migrant workers face, and ways that university students can act to improve the situation.
Trace Center assists firm in making accessible door entry
The UW–Madison Trace Research and Development Center contributed to the development of the nation's first cross-disability accessible door-entry system, which will demonstrated Wednesday, Feb. 27, at an event in San Francisco by the mayor's office.
Book explores food genetics
What is the promise and what are the dangers of genetically modified foods? Like it or not, more than half of all foods produced in the United States now contain genetically modified ingredients. The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters has just published a book on the subject designed for the general reader.
Study tells new story about Down syndrome
Despite a more restricted expressive vocabulary and grammar, individuals with Down syndrome are able to narrate the content of a complex picture story at levels comparable to those of typically developing children with similar comprehension skills, says a new study.
French consul sees ‘clash of civilizations’
Dominique Decherf, Consul General of France in Chicago, will visit campus and give a talk on "Clash of Civilizations: A French View," Friday, Feb. 22 at 3:30 p.m. in 206 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison.
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Soybean aphid may meet match in another pest
A team of researchers from the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is building a picture of how the soybean aphid operates in Wisconsin.
Study examines Wisconsin income growth
Wisconsin's per capita personal income grew by 54.5 percent during the 1990s, exceeding the nation's growth rate of 50.4 percent, according to a recently released study by Jon Udell, UW–Madison emeritus business professor.
Drug could ease side effects for transplant patients
University researchers have taken a big step toward freeing transplant patients from the powerful, and sometimes harmful, drugs they now take to keep their bodies from rejecting new organs.
California, the cheesehead state?
California, the cheesehead state? It could happen if current trends continue, warns a university researcher.