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Noted primate researcher to discuss animal research

March 25, 2011

On Tuesday, March 29, University of Wisconsin–Madison psychology professor Charles Snowdon will discuss his decades of research on a small new-world monkey called the cotton-top tamarin.

UW-Madison lake scientist gets world’s top water prize

March 22, 2011

Noted University of Wisconsin–Madison limnologist Stephen Carpenter has been awarded the 2011 Stockholm Water Prize, the world's most prestigious award for water-related activities, it was announced in Stockholm, Sweden today (Tuesday, March 22).

New imaging technique provides rapid, high-definition chemistry

March 21, 2011

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New perspective diminishes racial bias in pain treatment

March 7, 2011

Years of research show black patients getting less treatment in the American health care system than their white counterparts, but a new study suggests that a quick dose of empathy helps close racial gaps in pain treatment.

Ecological adaptation likely to influence impacts of climate change

March 1, 2011

Animals' capacity to adapt is a factor in how they are likely to respond to changing climate conditions.

Wisconsin boaters, anglers doing more to halt spread of invasives

March 1, 2011

Wisconsin boaters and anglers seem to be doing a better job of following rules aimed at curbing the spread of aquatic invasive species, according to the results of UW–Madison surveys taken in 2009 and 2010.

Chemist awarded grant to develop ‘green chemistry’ for pharmaceutical industry

February 28, 2011

A University of Wisconsin–Madison professor of chemistry has received a grant to develop "green" techniques to produce compounds for the pharmaceutical industry.

Insect hearing inspires new approach to small antennas

February 25, 2011

Ormia ochracea is a small parasitic fly best known for its strong sense of directional hearing. A female fly tracks a male cricket by its chirps and then deposits her eggs on the unfortunate host. The larvae subsequently eat the cricket.

Moms’ mental health needs attention during and after pregnancy

February 23, 2011

Poor mental health before and during pregnancy are "giant red flags" predicting which new mothers are more likely to suffer postpartum mood disorders, a new nationwide survey reveals.

Using satellites to enhance air quality understanding

February 23, 2011

The first late winter thaws bring puddles, mud, and a promise of spring in the air. But there may also be something less wholesome in the air - very high levels of air pollution.

Asthma through the eyes of a medical anthropologist

February 18, 2011

Asthma diagnosis and management vary dramatically around the world, said David Van Sickle, an honorary associate fellow at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, during a presentation today (Feb. 18) at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Chemist focuses on education for real-world sustainability challenges

February 18, 2011

Introductory college science classes need to improve their coverage of issues related to sustainability, a noted chemistry educator told the American Association for the Advancement of Science today.

Thyroid removal is safe and effective for Graves’ disease

February 15, 2011

Surgical removal of the thyroid isn't usually considered as the first option in treating Graves' disease, but a new University of Wisconsin–Madison study suggests that in experienced hands maybe it should be.

Ancient Mesoamerican sculpture uncovered in southern Mexico

February 14, 2011

With one arm raised and a determined scowl, the figure looks ready to march right off his carved tablet and into the history books. If only we knew who he was - corn god? Tribal chief? Sacred priest?

World phosphorous use crosses critical threshold

February 14, 2011

Recalculating the global use of phosphorous, a fertilizer linchpin of modern agriculture, a team of researchers warns that the world's stocks may soon be in short supply and that overuse in the industrialized world has become a leading cause of the pollution of lakes, rivers and streams.

UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee renew program offering grants for joint research projects

February 14, 2011

Wisconsin's two doctoral universities will continue their partnership promoting collaborative research projects involving faculty and academic staff at both institutions.

Forums to focus on ethics of animal research

February 11, 2011

Three forums on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus will highlight the ethics of animal research, Eric Sandgren, an associate professor of pathobiological sciences, announced today.

Leafcutter ant genome reveals secrets of fungus farming ways

February 10, 2011

Leafcutter ants, signature denizens of New World tropical forests, are unique in their ability to harvest fresh leaves to cultivate a nutrient-rich fungus as food.

Researcher awarded $1.5 million to study ‘models of success’ at minority-serving institutions

February 9, 2011

Clifton Conrad, a professor in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, along with Marybeth Gasman of the University of Pennsylvania, has been awarded a three-year, $1.5 million grant from Lumina Foundation for Education, USA Funds and the Kresge Foundation.

Foundation funds housing research of three UW–Madison faculty members

February 9, 2011

Three researchers with the Institute for Research on Poverty at the University of Wisconsin–Madison received honors from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to explore the role housing plays in the long-term health and well-being of children, families and communities.