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A little myelin goes a long way to restore nervous system function
New research shows that in long-lived animals, renewed but thin myelin sheaths are enough to restore impaired nervous systems and can do so for years after the onset of disease.
New study shows how cells can be led down non-cancer path
As cells with a propensity for cancer break down food for energy, they reach a fork in the road: They can either continue energy production as healthy cells, or shift to the energy production profile of cancer cells.
New course brings storytelling techniques to science
A new course teaches early-career scientists how to communicate their work outside of the lab, and is designed to turn real research into engaging stories, visuals and presentations.
Update on campus lead issues
University Health Services received results from nearly 200 venous blood draws, and all results show blood lead levels within an acceptable range.
Kellners mark Homecoming with $25 million gift
Ted and Mary Kellner, whose generosity to their alma mater spans the campus, will make a $25 million commitment as part of the university’s current $3.2 billion All Ways Forward comprehensive campaign.
Eyewitness: Homecoming 2017
Homecoming 2017 events shaped up perfectly, with the last dose of summer-like weather lasting through the week. The week culminated with the parade on Friday…
Wisconsin Sea Grant research explores walleye for aquaculture
A two-year research project funded by UW–Madison-based Wisconsin Sea Grant compares the production of walleye, a native Wisconsin fish, and saugeye, a natural hybrid of walleye and sauger, in an aquaculture system.
Learning computer ‘assistant’ can simplify complex chip design challenges
Researcher Zongfu Yu is using the power of machine learning to make the design process more efficient — and in the process, more accurate and cost-effective.
H7N9 influenza is both lethal and transmissible in animal model for flu
“This is the first case of a highly pathogenic avian virus that transmits between ferrets and kills them,” says prominent UW–Madison influenza researcher Yoshihiro Kawaoka. “That’s not good for public health.”
Probing the ‘why’ of science
For 50 years, the Biocore program has taught students to think like scientists, work collaboratively and question everything.
New center seeks to foster religious dialogue on campus
A new program on campus called the Center for Religion and Global Citizenry is bringing together students from different faiths to promote inter-religious dialogue at the university.
New Faculty Focus: Capt. Greg Zacharski, U.S. Navy
After 27 years in the U.S. Navy, Capt. Greg Zacharski wanted to return to the Midwest, and he came to UW–Madison to direct its NROTC program.
Tropical trees show coexistence is path to diversity
The findings confirm that climate seasonality plays a role in the higher biodiversity scientists observe near the equator, but they highlight that this coexistence mechanism also varies with latitude.
UW students help run World Dairy Expo
About 100 UW–Madison undergraduate students, worked at the 2017 World Dairy Expo to make it run smoothly. The expo, which took place Oct. 3-7 at the Alliant Energy Center, is the nation’s largest dairy cattle show and trade show.
Making sense of bridges loaded with sensors
Vibration data collected from sensors attached to the pedestrian bridge over North Park Street will be analyzed, in hopes of improving monitoring methods for bridges and buildings.
WARF announces annual grant figures and Innovation Award winners
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation has invested $61.9 million in UW–Madison research for the 2017-18 academic year, and provided $19 million in grants to the Morgridge Institute for Research.
How to throw yourself into the fall
Summer is over, and the days are getting shorter and the temperature colder. But autumn can be a season for fun at UW–Madison, as long…
Meet her at the Chazen
A university art museum doesn’t have to choose between serving academia and serving the community, says Amy Gilman, the new director of the Chazen Art Museum. It can do both.
Mailick to take temporary leave from OVCRGE in spring 2018
Vice Chancellor Marsha Mailick is planning leave for the spring semester due to family health considerations. She hopes to return to her duties in Bascom Hall by the end of the spring semester.
UW-Madison launches data science initiative
“The pace of change in the data science field is extremely rapid, and we think the data science initiative is one very good way to keep UW–Madison research on pace with those changes,” says Associate Vice Chancellor Steve Ackerman.