Regenerative Landscapes: Exploring Wisconsin’s Ecosystems Through Art

Artists Sonya Sankaran and Richie Morales merge their unique styles to creatively highlight regenerative agriculture in the latest Science to Street Art mural at State Line Distillery. The public is invited to the opening reception on Sunday, October 20th at 3:00 PM

New Insights Into Self-replicating Molecules

New research from the David Baum Lab at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery sheds light on how autocatalysis, a key process, played a role in the origins and evolution of life on Earth. The study introduces a new mathematical tool that makes it easier to identify Minimal Autocatalytic Sets (MASs) in Chemical Reaction Networks (CRNs), representing a big step forward in understanding this complex process.

Postdoc Highlight: Combining computation and gene therapy for Alzheimer’s treatments

Postdoc Highlight: Kirstan Gimse has taken her passion for investigating neurodegenerative diseases and pushed it into a new area by working as a Genomic Sciences Training Program (GSTP) Postdoctoral trainee with Drs. Sushmita Roy and Krishanu Saha.

Researchers Develop Advanced Gene Editing Techniques to Boost T Cells in Cancer Treatment 

A new study from the Krishanu Saha lab suggests using CRISPR technology to optimize natural immune responses by bioengineering and remodeling T cells. Using a multiplexing technique, the team addresses key challenges in current cancer therapies that could significantly improve treatment outcomes. “We have developed a new way to engineer immune cells to fight cancer more safely and effectively. Think of it as reprogramming the body’s own soldiers (T cells) to recognize and attack cancer cells,” says Cappabianca.

New Downtown Mural Celebrates World Beneath Our Feet

WID’s Science to Street Art proudly announces the completion of a vibrant new mural in downtown Madison. Wisconsin artist Kiba Freeman, designed and painted the science art fusion mural entitled “Carbon Cycle.” The mural is available for all to see on 318 West Gorham Street, Madison WI.