Category: Health and Wellness
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Posted on July 2, 2025
Galasys, UW–Madison spinoff company, among winners of 2025 WI Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Galasys, a University of Wisconsin–Madison based spinoff company, took first place in the Advanced Manufacturing category of the 22nd annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. The […]
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Posted on May 27, 2025
UW biochemists engineer tree that produces high-demand chemical, a discovery made possible by sustained federal funds
Brian Fox, the Marvin J. Johnson Professor in Fermentation Biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, tinkers with the way living things use chemistry to turn […]
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Posted on May 23, 2025
Students leave UW’s Grandparents University with knowledge, enthusiasm and the gift of quality time with loved ones
It’s like the ultimate sleepover with the grandparents: ice cream for breakfast, a behind-the-scenes tour of Camp Randall Stadium, and then an afternoon of bug […]
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Posted on May 7, 2025
From biomass to BPA replacement: Researchers capture valuable chemicals from common plant waste
We’ve all heard the warning: Don’t microwave your food in plastic containers. It’s one recommendation aimed at reducing exposure to bisphenol A, more commonly known […]
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Posted on March 14, 2025
New study finds that 80% of Americans attend farmers markets, underscores local food demand
A newly published national survey provides valuable insights into the significance of farmers markets, with particular relevance to Wisconsin’s strong agricultural tradition. The study, conducted […]
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Posted on February 17, 2025
Soft, chewy, filling: UW researchers are perfecting the protein bar
From athletes in training to busy people in need of a snack, consumer demand is high for protein-rich, shelf-stable snacks such as protein bars. Retail […]
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Posted on January 8, 2025
Erica L-W Majumder harnesses microbiology to make the most of waste and create a circular bioeconomy
Erica L-W Majumder might be an alchemist. Her goal? Turn trash into environmental gold. This assistant professor of bacteriology believes landfills like the one across from […]
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Posted on January 6, 2025
2024 CALS Year in Review
The end of the year is a great time to look back and reflect on the milestones and accomplishments of the CALS community. Here are […]
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Posted on December 17, 2024
New community resource could create novel ways to stop the spread of pathogens carried by mosquitoes
According to the World Health Organization, vector-borne diseases account for more than 17% of all infectious diseases and cause more than 700,000 deaths annually. Diseases […]
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Posted on December 12, 2024
New tool makes quick health, environmental monitoring possible
University of Wisconsin–Madison biochemists have developed a new, efficient method that may give first responders, environmental monitoring groups, or even you, the ability to quickly […]