Bears do it. So do groundhogs, squirrels, turtles and many other animals. Humans, however, can’t hibernate — at least not right now. But scientists exploring the genetic underpinnings of hibernation in animals think they may …
Year: 2018
Bear hibernation is a superpower, but it comes with a cost
“I always call this the magical time of year,” Hannah Carey, who researches the physiology of hibernating animals at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Veterinary Medicine, said in an interview.
Nitrogen Fixation in Maize
Plants are associated with a complex microbiota that contributes to nutrient acquisition, plant growth, and plant defense. Nitrogen-fixing microbial associations are efficient and well characterized in legumes but are limited in cereals, including maize. We …
From test tube to plate, UW–Madison program keeps potatoes
Years before that french fry landed on your plate, the plant that would eventually give rise to the spud your fry was cut from was sealed away deep in a secure-access building, growing slowly in …
Wisconsin Engineer
The Biotron Laboratory: A Controlled Environment Research Center By Makenna Hall This one-of-a-kind research facility offers controlled testing environments to academic and commercial clients. The facility has provided space for projects that range from pressure effects on …