In the same way that sheet music shows musicians what to play, DNA shows the body how to function. But what if a violinist’s pages got jumbled out of order, or the melodies marked mute? …
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Genetic blueprint behind early brain development uncovered by UW Team, Including Three CMB Faculty Trainers
In a new study published in the journal Neuron, a team of researchers from four Waisman Center labs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has, for the first time, mapped the genetic and regulatory networks that …
CMB Faculty Trainer Judy Simcox Honored with UW–Madison Distinguished Postdoc Mentoring Award
The UW–Madison Postdoctoral Association recognized five UW–Madison faculty members with Distinguished Faculty and Staff Postdoc Mentoring Awards to honor their outstanding mentorship of postdoctoral trainees on campus.
Professor Betül Kaçar is a NASA-funded research leader exploring life’s early evolution.
She is featured on Big Think in this 7-minute video: Meet the survivors of Earth’s worst days.
Meet Nick Arp: An MD/PhD Student Shaping the Future of Research—Read How NIH Funding Supports His Work
Nick Arp is an MD-PhD candidate in his sixth year of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health’s Medical Science Training Program. Currently, he is completing his graduate studies in the Jing Fan Lab, before …
Drs. Edgar Spalding and Julian Bustamante Lead UW–Madison Discovery on How Plants Detect Light, Paving the Way for Resilient Crops
This innovative research by former CMB faculty member Edgar Spalding and CMB alum Julian Bustamante uncovers the precise role of photoreceptors in plant growth, offering new strategies to enhance crop resilience and success.
CMB Faculty Betül Kaçar Leads Study Unraveling Enzyme’s Role in Life’s Origins
Betül Kaçar, associate professor of bacteriology, likes mysteries. And there is, maybe, no larger mystery than the origins and early evolution of life.
CMB Trainer Yoshihiro Kawaoka Featured in Study
H5N1 Virus Isolated from Dairy Worker Shows 100% Lethality in Ferrets, No Evidence of Circulation in Nature
CMB Trainers Shine in 14th Annual Cool Science Image Contest!
Phil Newmark, Erik Dent, and Scott Coyle among the winners showcasing innovative research and stunning visuals in UW–Madison’s renowned competition.