Author: caschneider3
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Posted on February 7, 2024
Gut inflammation is associated with aging and Alzheimer’s disease
A new study by researchers at CALS and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health suggests a link between gut inflammation and changes […]
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Posted on February 5, 2024
Five energizing facts about agrivoltaics
In the quest to combat climate change, the idea of using agricultural landscapes in the Midwest to support renewable energy production has focused primarily on […]
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Posted on January 25, 2024
Meet CALS student Jasmine Hughes
CALS students are doing amazing things, and we’re excited to feature some of them in our Q&A series! Meet Jasmine Hughes, a junior majoring in […]
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Posted on January 10, 2024
An encouraging mechanism for broadband expansion
Similar to the Norvado telephone cooperative in northern Wisconsin, electric utilities can help bring broadband to rural areas more quickly than large commercial providers. Taryn […]
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The road to rural broadband: Paving the way to greater internet access for underserved parts of Wisconsin
The South Shore of northern Wisconsin — where Bayfield County meets Lake Superior — is known for its natural beauty. Summer used to be the […]
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Posted on January 8, 2024
New art installation connects land and biochemistry students across generations
In the meeting room off of the atrium in the Hector F. DeLuca Biochemical Sciences Building (440 Henry Mall) hangs a new art installation. The piece, by local artist Chloris […]
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Posted on January 5, 2024
James Ntambi reflects on decades of study abroad
Professor James Ntambi has brought groups of undergraduate students to his native country of Uganda since 2002. The Uganda Program has gained notoriety not only […]
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Posted on December 27, 2023
Multitasking microbes: UW–Madison scientists engineer bacteria to make two valuable products from plant fiber
We often look to the smallest lifeforms for help solving the biggest problems: Microbes help make foods and beverages, cure diseases, treat waste and even […]
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Posted on December 14, 2023
New research offers insights into the biochemistry that makes grasses flower
Floral timing has major implications for agricultural crops because flowering is a key stage in their reproductive process. Biochemical pathways that lead to flowering have […]
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Posted on December 6, 2023
2024 OGRAIN Organic Grain Conference offered in February
The 2024 OGRAIN Organic Grain Conference will be held Feb. 2-3, with an optional Regenerative Organic Event on Feb. 1. The conference will take place […]