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  • Posted on July 25, 2016
    Happy hormone’s calcium connection may make cows and humans healthier

    Serotonin is best known for eliciting feelings of happiness in the human brain, but scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have found the hormone plays […]

  • Posted on July 14, 2016
    A new whey to manage PKU

    Food products made from a specific protein found in whey can safely be part of a more palatable diet for individuals diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU), […]

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    UW, Purdue scientists solve structure of cold virus linked to childhood asthma

    The atomic structure of an elusive cold virus linked to severe asthma and respiratory infections in children has been solved by a team of researchers […]

  • Posted on June 14, 2016
    UW-Madison seeks to capitalize on push to harness helpful microbes

    Since the 17th century, when Antonie van  Leeuwenhoek first observed microorganisms through the lens of a rudimentary microscope, humans have slowly come to appreciate that […]

  • Posted on June 10, 2016
    New labels for blade tenderized meat – Audio
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    Jeff Sindelar, Extension meats specialist Department of Animal Science UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences jsindelar@wisc.edu (608) 262-0555 2:40 – Total Time 0:12 – […]

  • Posted on June 1, 2016
    Media advisory: International Conference on Quantitative Genetics in Madison June 12-17

    Quantitative genetics researchers from around the globe are set to gather in Madison, Wisconsin June 12-17 for the 5th International Conference on Quantitative Genetics (ICQG5). […]

  • Posted on May 24, 2016
    For senior Marjorie Kersten, the solution to global malnutrition is tiny

    Where most of us see creepy crawlers, UW-Madison senior Marjorie Kersten sees the solution to global malnutrition. We’re talking about eating insects—or “entomophagy” if that […]

  • Posted on May 12, 2016
    UW expert at White House summit

    On Friday, May 13, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy will host an event on microbiomes – communities of microorganisms that live […]

  • Posted on May 10, 2016
    For Theo Loo, an unintimidated, humble approach to solving global problems

    Big problems don’t intimidate UW-Madison senior Theo Loo. And big ideas, it seems, come naturally. One of eight undergraduate Wisconsin Idea Fellows at the Morgridge […]

  • Posted on May 9, 2016
    Cultivate Health initiative helps the school garden movement grow

    Spring is in the air and gardens are on our minds — specifically, school gardens aimed at improving the health and well-being of children. The […]