Science & Technology
Project to explore enzyme behind early evolution of life on Earth
A team of scientists at UW–Madison led by bacteriology professor Betül Kaçar will explore the paleoenvironments and ancient history of Earth by bridging paleontology, artificial intelligence, synthetic biology and evolution.
Human stem cell-derived heart cells are safe in monkeys, could treat congenital heart disease
Regenerating tissue to support healthy heart function could keep hearts beating stronger and longer, and this is where stem cell research is stepping in.
Gene therapy protects against motor neuron disease in rats
The gene therapy approach allowed the non-mutated gene to be expressed in neurons and better support the transportation of proteins, preventing disease.
Science & Technology Events
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Ecological Restoration Work Party9:00 am, Picnic Point entrance kiosk, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2000 University Bay Drive, Madison WI 53705
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Arboretum Wingra Oak Savanna9:00 am, Meet at Arbor Dr parking lot (off Monroe St), UW–Madison Arboretum
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9:30 am, Goodman South Campus | Madison College, 2429 Perry St, 2nd Floor, Madison, WI 53713
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