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Gene-edited monkey embryos give researchers new way to study HIV cure

Posted on November 16, 2020

A gene that cured a man of HIV a decade ago has been successfully added to developing monkey embryos in an effort to study more potential treatments for the disease.

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Early mutation in SARS-CoV-2 virus in Europe led to its domination worldwide

Posted on November 12, 2020

A study shows that the mutant virus is more easily transmitted and grows better within hosts, likely aiding its dominance. The mutation, researchers say, should not interfere with the effectiveness of vaccines against the virus.

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Stem cells can repair Parkinson’s-damaged circuits in mouse brains

Posted on September 24, 2020

UW neuroscientists led by Su-Chun Zhang found that neurons derived from stem cells can connect with native neurons and restore motor functions. But more research is needed to translate the findings from mice to people.

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New vaccine strategy harnesses ‘foot soldier’ T-cells to provide protection against influenza

Posted on September 22, 2020

Researchers believe the same approach can be applied to several other respiratory pathogens, including the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

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PETA misrepresents UW–Madison lab

Posted on September 18, 2020

Leaders and staff at UW–Madison, including people who care for and provide oversight of our animals, take seriously our responsibility to care for animals in research.

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New COVID-19 clinical trials at UW–Madison and UW Health will study antibody approach

Posted on July 14, 2020

The trials center around an “antibody cocktail” called REGN-COV2, which was created by the New York-based pharmaceutical company Regeneron.

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Tiny mineral particles are better vehicles for promising gene therapy

Posted on July 1, 2020

UW–Madison researchers have developed a safer and more efficient way to deliver a promising new method for treating cancer and liver disorders and for vaccination — including a COVID-19 vaccine that has advanced to clinical trials.

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Hamsters develop protective immunity to COVID-19 and are protected by convalescent sera

Posted on June 22, 2020

The animals are useful to researchers trying to understand SARS-CoV-2 and in the evaluation of vaccines, treatments and drugs against the disease it causes.

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Study confirms cats can become infected with and may transmit COVID-19 to other cats

Posted on May 13, 2020

Researchers advise that people with symptoms avoid contact with cats, and cat owners should keep their pets indoors to limit contact with other people and animals.

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Combining mouse and human data uncovers new gene regulating cholesterol

Posted on May 4, 2020

Work by Brian Parks and collaborators provides a new target for understanding the genetic risk of high cholesterol, which is linked to heart disease.

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