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Relieving stress in insulin-producing cells protects against Type 1 diabetes
Researchers hope that their findings, published today in the journal Cell Metabolism, may point to a potential new treatment that could be administered very early in the development of diabetes.
New study shows mRNA vaccine harnesses T-cell power to combat COVID-19 in lungs
The study sheds new light on the protective mechanisms mRNA vaccines use to lessen severe disease following breakthrough infections. It also raises important new questions about the role of memory T cells in limiting the spread of the virus, the frequency with which we get vaccinated and the most effective methods for vaccine delivery.
Combining cell types may lead to improved cardiac cell therapy following heart attack
A new study from researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Academia Sinica of Taiwan points to an improved method for regenerating heart muscle following a heart attack.
Judge denies PETA complaint
On Oct. 12, a Dane County Circuit Court judge dismissed a petition from PETA that sought criminal charges against dedicated and respected members of UW–Madison’s scientific community.
Conservation, community, and a love for big monkeys: Karen Strier celebrates 40-year study of Northern muriqui
Since 1982, University of Wisconsin–Madison professor Karen Strier has worked to study the muriqui monkeys of Brazil and protect their habitat, along with an ever-growing community of researchers and conservationists.
200-year-old DNA helps map tiny fly’s genetic course to new lands, modern times
The humble fruit fly is one of the most thoroughly studied animals on the planet and new insights continue to be revealed about the fly’s evolution thanks to centuries-old DNA.
Discovery reveals mitochondria as potential treatment target for fragile X syndrome
The results fundamentally change how scientists understand the developmental origins of fragile X syndrome and suggest a potential treatment for brain cells damaged by the dysfunction.
Mixing donor and recipient immune systems creates tolerance of transplanted kidneys
Specialists at UW–Madison and Stanford University have developed the new approach to kidney transplantation that could one day help recipients tolerate a new organ without the need for anti-rejection medications.
Pollutants are important to biodiversity’s role in spread of wildlife diseases
Researchers found that environmental pollutants like road salt influence whether increased biodiversity helps or hinders disease outbreaks in wildlife, which can complicate how we value protecting diverse animal communities.