Tag Research
Stressed parents rely on junk food for kids
“The higher their psychological distress, the less healthy food is available in the home and the more unhealthy the feeding practices are for their children,” says Myoungock Jang, Read More
Finals prep: Choose your fav study spot from this list
at UW–Madison there's a place to study for all types of learners. Whether you love to work in solitude or with a buddy, this list has the perfect study spot for every student. Read More
Bio-based chemicals could help reduce fossil fuel use
Petrochemicals, the oil- and gas-derived compounds that serve as the molecular backbones for much of modern commerce, commanded a $539.3 billion market value in 2018. Read More
H3N2 viruses mutate during vaccine production but new tech could fix it
UW-Madison researchers describe a new cell line that enables better growth of H3N2 for vaccine use. The virus is also far less likely to mutate during production using this cell line, improving the chances of a match between vaccine and circulating influenza viruses. Read More
Orthopedic injury therapy in rodents may soon be headed to the clinic
The research team is now working to obtain FDA approval for a first human clinical trial to treat devastating injuries in musculoskeletal tissues. Read More
Third round of cluster hires announced
Cluster hires foster collaborative research, education and outreach by creating new interdisciplinary areas of knowledge that cross the boundaries of existing academic departments. Read More
Research by team of grad students cited in Mueller Report
When news stories started coming out about Twitter accounts from Russia pretending to be American citizens during the 2016 U.S. Presidential elections, some UW–Madison graduate students undertook research to see how U.S. media handled those tweets. Read More
UW Changes Lives: Advice, research boosts Wisconsin potato growers
Wisconsin has a healthy potato industry, ranking in the top 5 nationally. It’s bolstered by support from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, ranging from supplying seed potatoes to advice on growing to research into pests. Read More
NSF awards 40 fellowships to UW–Madison students
The Graduate Research Fellowship Program recognizes and supports outstanding, early-career graduate students who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Read More
Study identifies why some colds cause asthma attacks in children
A new study led by the School of Medicine and Public Health provides some insight on what differentiates a cold that leads to an asthma attack from a cold that remains a cold. Read More
Microbiomes of diabetic foot ulcers are associated with clinical outcomes
New research suggests that the microbial communities associated with chronic wounds common in diabetic patients affect whether those wounds heal or lead to amputations. Read More
Scientists angle for more attention to fishing for fun
New research brings attention to the need to better manage recreational fisheries to protect the health of inland and near-shore fish populations and to preserve the recreational fishing experience. Read More
Gloria Ladson-Billings: Daring to dream in public
The renowned scholar, who has helped change the way teachers teach African American children, was the first black woman to become a tenured professor in UW–Madison’s School of Education. Read More
Students strut their stuff at symposium
UW–Madison students presented their projects at the 2019 Undergraduate Symposium at Union South on April 12, on topics ranging from grape juice to DNA. Read More
Novel approach promises ready access to hard-to-study proteins
The new strategy promises a trove of biological insights and, importantly, may help identify therapeutically relevant proteins and provide new disease diagnostic techniques. Read More
Research at UW–Madison changes student lives
Students discover their research passion, whether it is modeling weather, doing medical research or making documentaries. Read More
Antibiotic resistance across Wisconsin revealed by new maps
Researchers drew inspiration from easy-to-read weather maps and consulted with doctors to provide guidance at a glance of the likelihood a pathogen will respond to a particular drug in different parts of the state. Read More
Blood-based screen for colon cancer shows promise
The scientists expect their findings will ultimately lead to a blood test for the cancer, adding a method to help increase screening rates while reducing overtreatment. Read More
Fuel cell advance a breath of fresh air for future power alternative
Engineers at UW–Madison have revealed new insights about the chemical reactions that power fuel cells, which could help lead the way toward longer-lived green energy devices. Read More
UW Changes Lives: Research looks at integrating grazing herds with woodland management
Benefits of silvopasture include thinning out the canopy in an existing forest to allow more light to reach the ground, and then planting it with grass or other forage. Read More