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Virus mimics human protein to hijack cell division machinery
Viruses are masters of deception, duping their host's cells into helping them grow and spread. A new study has found that human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) can mimic a common regulatory protein to hijack normal cell growth machinery, disrupting a cell's primary anti-cancer mechanism.
Bridging theory, reality of high-stakes corporate finance
As vice president and chief financial officer of Plexus, a global electronics manufacturing corporation in Neenah, Wis., Ginger Jones was skeptical. She wasn't sure college students could come up with sound, practical advice her business could use.
Sweeping analysis of research reinforces media influence on women’s body image
As France's parliament considers a landmark bill that would outlaw media images glamorizing the extremely thin, psychology researchers are reporting some of the most definitive findings yet on how these images affect women.
Recent sightings: What’s the scoop?
Molly Jahn, dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, serves Babcock ice cream to faculty and staff during an Employee…
Take pressure off your wallet by participating in Bike to Work Week
As gas prices edge toward $4 a gallon, commuting costs are taking a bigger and bigger chunk out of the family budget. But it’s not just gas; you need to add in the costs to buy, insure and maintain a car and then park it on campus.
Many new campus construction projects scheduled for summer
The campus’s pace may be slowing with the coming of summer, but the sounds of jackhammers, heavy equipment and busy construction crews show that UW–Madison improvements are going full-steam ahead.
Pioneering ethicist makes an enduring mark
If ever there was a gnarly ethical trail to blaze, it’s the one that wends through modern biomedical science.
A shared vision emerges from UW–Madison Reaccreditation Project
The 2009 Reaccreditation Project has reached a critical milestone this month with the completion of six in-depth theme reports that provide a banquet of ideas on how to protect and strengthen the future of UW–Madison.
Milestones
Steve Meyer and Sue Dentinger, both of the Library Technology Group, were named the 2008 Librarians of the Year by their peers in the UW–Madison…
University honors returning adult students with scholarships, awards
UW–Madison honored more than 30 adult students with awards and scholarships that recognize their academic excellence and contributions to the community.
Ombuds program adds new staff member
John Mather, research program manager in the Department of Horticulture, has joined the Ombuds Office for Faculty and StaffOmbuds Office for Faculty and Staff.
Five classified staff receive awards for service
University lauds honorees for people skills, dedication.
Competition sets focus for WID
As construction of the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery gets under way, many are wondering exactly what will happen inside the new research facility on University Avenue when it opens in 2010.
Plans for South Campus Union: green space, better facilities
For 37 years, Union South has turned a cold shoulder to the campus. And the feeling, unfortunately, has been mutual.