Even babies born without the virus’s notable physical symptoms may experience sensory, attachment and anxiety issues, according to a new study.
Science & Technology
New vaccine strategy could help extend immunity against evolving viruses
UW–Madison research identifies a way to program longer-lasting T cells, a potential step toward broader, more durable protection against infections like the flu and COVID-19.
How disabling one gene protects mice against Type 1 diabetes
UW–Madison researchers have discovered a mechanism that could one day help people at risk of developing the metabolic disease.
A year of resilience and discovery
Despite uncertainty over federal funding, the university’s scientific community continued to advance knowledge and improve lives. Find out how from our favorite UW research stories of 2025.
UW researchers turn to the tiny copepod for a big discovery, showing that gene location influences natural selection
The new study provides the first empirical evidence connecting the chromosomal location of genes to natural selection and how populations adapt to rapid environmental change.
UW researchers tackle diabetes from multiple angles
Researchers at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health are working on new and improved treatments for diabetes and its complications. They’re also searching for what doesn’t yet exist: a cure.
A new kidney — free of daily meds
Thanks to a cutting-edge clinical trial at UW–Madison, transplant patients are returning to a healthy life without anti-rejection drugs.
UW researchers develop personalized cancer vaccines that slow tumor recurrence in mice
The approach could theoretically apply to any cancer that tends to recur, such as pancreatic cancer and glioblastoma, the most common and extremely aggressive brain tumor.
Human stem cell-derived heart cells are safe in monkeys, could treat congenital heart disease
Regenerating tissue to support healthy heart function could keep hearts beating stronger and longer, and this is where stem cell research is stepping in.
Brain cell grafts in monkeys jump-start human trial for new Parkinson’s treatment
People with Parkinson’s disease are receiving a new treatment in a clinical trial started after University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists demonstrated the safety and feasibility of the therapeutic delivery method in a study of non-human primates.