The Genetic Leanings of Autism
When Donna Werling was growing up, she often babysat her younger cousin. He was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder when Werling was in high school, and, in addition to looking after him, she...
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Gut Dwellers
Fermentation Fest, sponsored by the Wormfarm Institute, is an annual celebration of “live culture” held in Sauk County. These scenes are from the 2017 fest, where Federico Rey gave a presentation on...
View ArticleNew Clues to Healthy Bones for People with PKU
Individuals with the metabolic disorder phenylketonuria, or PKU, cannot metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine. Without careful dietary management, it can accumulate at high levels in their blood,...
View Article“Legacy Phosphorus” and Our Waters
For decades, phosphorous has accumulated in Wisconsin soils. Though farmers have taken steps to reduce the quantity of the agricultural nutrient applied to and running off their fields, a new study...
View ArticleThe “Icing” on the DNA
XUEHUA ZHONG, an assistant professor of genetics, studies epigenetics, a growing area of research focused on how chemical tags on DNA can change the expression of genes. She and her team at the Zhong...
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Lactation Sensation
WHEN THE CITY GIRL decides to study lactation, she must first learn to milk a cow. Laura Hernandez, an assistant professor of dairy science at CALS, remembers that lesson. Her tutor that day was...
View ArticleClass Act: Timothy Guthrie and Making strides with stem cells
Biochemistry senior Timothy Guthrie knows that science and success are about small steps. It’s those tiny strides that drive him to excel both in the lab and in the pole-vaulting pit. Last summer...
View ArticlePeru: Undergrad helps teach orphans about hydroponic farming
There are capstones, and there are capstones. For his capstone—a discipline-spanning research project required of all students graduating from CALS—soil science student Jacob Kruse BS’16 spent a summer...
View ArticleThailand: Adventures in Global Health
When it comes to study abroad experiences, an elephant ride in Thailand is pretty hard to beat. “The entire time we were around the elephants, I was smiling uncontrollably,” says Gilad Segal, a...
View ArticleCatch up with . . . Jacquelynn Arbuckle BS’91 Genetics
Dr. Jacquelynn Arbuckle’s exposure to the medical field began when her younger brother Adrian was born with cystic fibrosis. Arbuckle, only six at the time, recalls a childhood consumed with Adrian’s...
View ArticleA New Weapon Against Bacterial Disease
Bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics are one of the biggest problems facing public health today. About 800,000 children worldwide die before their fifth birthday from diarrheal diseases that...
View ArticleClass Act: Growing Veggies with City Kids
Natalie Hogan, a sophomore majoring in dietetics and Spanish, hopes to practice nutrition education in schools, teaching kids about healthy foods. This past summer she honed her skills by gardening and...
View ArticleThe Genetic Leanings of Autism
When Donna Werling was growing up, she often babysat her younger cousin. He was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder when Werling was in high school, and, in addition to looking after him, she...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Gut Dwellers
Fermentation Fest, sponsored by the Wormfarm Institute, is an annual celebration of “live culture” held in Sauk County. These scenes are from the 2017 fest, where Federico Rey gave a presentation on...
View ArticleNew Clues to Healthy Bones for People with PKU
Individuals with the metabolic disorder phenylketonuria, or PKU, cannot metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine. Without careful dietary management, it can accumulate at high levels in their blood,...
View Article“Legacy Phosphorus” and Our Waters
For decades, phosphorous has accumulated in Wisconsin soils. Though farmers have taken steps to reduce the quantity of the agricultural nutrient applied to and running off their fields, a new study...
View ArticleThe “Icing” on the DNA
XUEHUA ZHONG, an assistant professor of genetics, studies epigenetics, a growing area of research focused on how chemical tags on DNA can change the expression of genes. She and her team at the Zhong...
View ArticleLactation Sensation
WHEN THE CITY GIRL decides to study lactation, she must first learn to milk a cow. Laura Hernandez, an assistant professor of dairy science at CALS, remembers that lesson. Her tutor that day was...
View ArticleClass Act: Timothy Guthrie
Biochemistry senior Timothy Guthrie knows that science and success are about small steps. It’s those tiny strides that drive him to excel both in the lab and in the pole-vaulting pit. Last summer...
View ArticleUndergrad helps teach orphans about hydroponic farming
There are capstones, and there are capstones. For his capstone—a discipline-spanning research project required of all students graduating from CALS—soil science student Jacob Kruse BS’16 spent a summer...
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