Science & Technology
October 11, 2019

Carbone Cancer Center oncologist identifies unconscious gender bias

When speaking at the world’s largest international oncology conference, female speakers were addressed less often by their professional title compared to male speakers, and were more likely to be introduced by their first name only.

A woman working in a lab
Science & Technology
October 4, 2019

UW researchers use stem cells to develop vocal folds in a dish

Researchers at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health have created an in vitro 3-D model of human vocal fold tissue (called mucosa) that could improve our understanding and treatment of disorders affecting the human voice.

Science & Technology
October 2, 2019

Biostatistics and medical informatics tapped for $11.8 million national coordinating center

A University of Wisconsin-Madison professor and his team have been chosen to lead the nation’s coordinating center for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Prevention Clinical Trials Network (CP-CTNet).

Science & Technology
September 19, 2019

Cancer research conference focuses on targeted radionuclide therapy

University of Wisconsin-Madison is hosting a national conference on targeted radionuclide therapy (TRT), a promising new technology that combines cytotoxic radioisotopes with molecularly targeted agents to produce an anti-cancer therapy capable of treating local or systemic disease.

Science & Technology
September 10, 2019

‘Clamp’ regulates message transfer between mammal neurons

A fundamental question in nerve biology brings to mind a race car at the starting line: The engine is revving, but the brake is on. The system is ready to go, but under tight control.

Science & Technology
August 21, 2019

Electronic records pin broad set of health risks on genetic premutation

It was long believed the FMR1 premutation — an excessive number of trinucleotide repeats in the FMR1 gene — had no direct effect on the people who carry it. Until recently, the only recognized effect on the carriers of the flawed gene was the risk of having offspring with fragile X syndrome, a rare but serious form of developmental disability.

Science & Technology
August 15, 2019

Changing a single molecule in the brain can alleviate anxiety

A new study shows, for the first time in primates, that altering one particular molecule in a specific brain region can change “dispositional anxiety,” the tendency to perceive many situations as threatening. The finding provides hope for new strategies focused on intervening early in life to treat people at risk for anxiety disorders, depression, and related substance abuse.

Science & Technology
August 15, 2019

Single protein plays important dual shipping role in the brain

Just as a packaging breakdown can hamstring delivery of cables, switches and connectors to a house under construction, removing a protein from neurons can block the “shipment” of proteins to developing axons.

Science & Technology
August 8, 2019

Study finds major surgery is associated with minor cognitive decline

A new study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has revealed that major surgery is associated with only a minor decline in cognitive ability.

Science & Technology
August 6, 2019

UW launches nation’s first cell therapy trial for kidney transplant patients

For the first time in the United States, a research team will test a personalized cell therapy to treat a common and serious complication facing kidney transplant patients.

Science & Technology
August 5, 2019

Lessons of conventional imaging let scientists see around corners

Along with flying and invisibility, high on the list of every child’s aspirational superpowers is the ability to see through or around walls or other visual obstacles.

Science & Technology
July 30, 2019

Study: Wisconsin rule limiting full-contact practice in high school football cuts concussion rate by more than half

The rate of sport-related concussions during high school football practice in Wisconsin decreased by 57 percent following a rule change limiting the amount and duration of full-contact activities during practice, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.