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Schematic depicting the mechanism of transposition catalyzed by the Tn5 transposase
This schematic diagram illustrates the mechanism of transposition catalyzed by the Tn5 transposase. In the first step, individual molecules of transposase (blue…
Arboretum effigy mounds project to begin
The university is working with the Ho-Chunk Nation and the State Historical Society to protect an important grouping of effigy mounds in the UW Arboretum.
Health service director finalists announced
Three finalists have been named for executive director of University Health Services at the university.
Milwaukee, Racine students come to campus
Minority students from southeastern Wisconsin will travel to the university this weekend for a three-week stay as part of the Milwaukee PEOPLE program.
Memorial Union Deli to be remodeled
The Memorial Union Deli will serve limited items during remodeling that begins Monday, July 10 -- but the ice cream counter will still be open.
UW organizes fall economic summit
A UW System statewide economic summit will help create a strategic plan for Wisconsin in the 'New Economy,' organizers say.
‘Esperanza’ to premiere Aug. 25
Opera and labor have linked forces to create a powerful musical and theatrical show, 'Esperanza,' which will premiere Friday, Aug. 25, at Music Hall.
Study projects steady state growth
A UW–Madison study entitled "Wisconsin's Economy in the Year 2010" shows Wisconsin is in a solid position to move forward in the first decade of the 21st century.
Terrace: The best of Madison
The Memorial Union Terrace was named "Best Live Music Venue" and "Best Cheap Thrill" in the annual "Best of Madison" listings compiled from reader responses to a Madison Magazine survey.
Farms remain foundation in Wisconsin
Fifty percent or more of Wisconsin farmers now own computers, receive most of their household income from off-farm jobs, and favor restricting development on agricultural lands, according to a recent university study.
Routine review planned for dean
To maintain excellence in administrative practices, the university has implemented a review procedure for deans and campus administrators. In compliance with this policy, Chancellor…
Zweifel receives leadership award
The Wisconsin Health Information Management Association recently awarded Sheila Zweifel, team manager of medical record services at University Health Services the "Distinguished Member" leadership award.
‘Food as culture’ conference planned
Internationally known chefs, food producers, writers and scientists will gather this September at the university for an all-day conference Friday, Sept. 8, that will focus on the cultural importance of food and about questions concerning genetically modified organisms.
UW-Madison accessibility accomplishments, resources
The university has a significant record of commitment to serving people with disabilities. Here's a list of UW–Madison accomplishments and resources.
UW to celebrate 10th anniversary of ADA
The university will highlight its accomplishments as a leader in providing access to disabled students, employees and visitors next month as part of the Spirit of ADA Torch Relay: Celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act 10th Anniversary.
Spirit of ADA Torch Relay events schedule
The university will highlight its accomplishments and sponsor several activities next month as part of the Spirit of ADA Torch Relay: Celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act 10th Anniversary. The following is a list of dates, times and locations for specific activities.
Eating less linked to healthier brain in old age
Eating less may be good for the health of your brain, and may help keep debilitating ailments such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases at bay. That is the message derived from a pathbreaking study that employed a powerful new gene-scanning technique to analyze activity in thousands of genes to create a molecular portrait of the aging brain in mice.
Finding sheds light on addiction relapse
UW Medical School researchers have found that the memory of drug use can alter an area of the brain not traditionally implicated in addiction.
Students pleased with computing
A survey conducted by the university finds that nearly 90 percent of students are satisfied or very satisfied with university computing resources.
Katharyn May named nursing dean
Katharyn May, a leader of Canada's academic nursing profession, has been named dean of the School of Nursing.