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Deleting a gene prevents Type 1 diabetes in mice by disguising insulin-producing cells
Removing a gene from the cells that produce insulin prevents mice from developing Type 1 diabetes by sparing the cells an attack from their own immune system, a new UW–Madison study shows.
Vaccines Won’t Work for Some Coming Health Threats, Like Climate Change
GHI Director Jonathan Patz looks at links between the novel coronavirus and climate change.
UW researchers study COVID-19 coronavirus to try to develop treatments, vaccines
Now accepting applications to partner with UniverCity Year
UniverCity Year is seeking a new local government partner for the 2020-2023 academic years. The deadline to apply is July 27, 2020.
State responds to increased demand for COVID-19 testing
As of Tuesday afternoon, state testing for the new coronavirus had resulted in 72 positive cases and 1,038 negative cases in Wisconsin, according to the state Department of Health Services.
The Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene says it has more than tripled its capacity to test specimens from patients suspected of contracting the new coronavirus.
Patz discusses the effect of earth’s health on human health
GHI Director Jonathan Patz speaks to the Aquarium of the Pacific Aquatic Academy about the links between the earth’s health and human health.
WPR explores how climate change affects Wisconsin’s iconic foods
Learn how climate change affects Wisconsin’s most iconic foods — including cheese, wild rice, potatoes, beer and walleye — in these reports from Wisconsin Public Radio.
Out today in JAMA online: Patz and colleagues call for climate action now to benefit health
Disappointed with the lack of action at the 25th United Nations climate change conference (COP25) last year in Madrid, Jonathan Patz, director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI), and colleagues call for …
UW-Madison ranked 1st in producing Peace Corps volunteers
The Peace Corps has announced that for the fourth year in a row, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is No. 1 on the agency’s list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities in 2020. There are 79 …
Health officials confirm second child flu death in Wisconsin
Ultrasound advances research and education in Uganda
New Health-Oriented Transportation (HOT) Topic Seminar Series launches
CANCELLED — MARCH 16, 4:00 p.m.: HOT Topic Seminar with Robert Schneider, associate professor of Urban Planning, UW-Milwaukee, presenting “How to Increase Walking and Bicycling: Mode Shift Theory and Supporting Studies,” in Room 1010, Medical Sciences Center.
Coal shipping in Twin Ports drops to lowest level in decades while wind cargo surges
UW-Madison researchers lead efforts to understand, thwart new coronavirus
MADISON – Back in 2016, when Zika virus first began to cause infections in the Americas, University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers pulled together a coalition of scientists to study the virus and openly share their data …
How the World Health Organization Responds to Disease Outbreaks
Ambassador John Lange, a member of the GHI Board of Visitors, discusses The Who response to disease outbreaks.
WSJ: Scientists study, prepare for Chinese coronavirus in Wisconsin
Students see opportunity to make a difference at high school global health day
What is a global citizen? “We’re people trying to make the world a better place,” says a high school student at “Opening Doors to the World,” the annual High School Global Public Health Day at …
Conservationist reminds us: Aldo Leopold still relevant today
UW-Madison professor Stanley Temple remains hopeful despite rising threats to biodiversity because of Aldo Leopold’s life and writings.