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Flipping the Switch on Pluripotent Stem Cells

Rupa Sridharan, Assistant Professor of Cell and Regenerative Biology at Wisconsin Institute for Discovery explains how she increased reprogramming efficiency to get pluripotent stem cells.

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Join us at the Discovery Building for free Science Improv workshops designed for graduate students, post-docs, staff, and faculty in STEM related fields who want to sharpen their ability to communicate effectively and adaptively. Held Jan 30 and Feb 6, 2-4pm. Space is limited - RSVP to save your spot! go.wisc.edu/yes-and-science
On behalf of the institute, happy National Cheese Lovers Day to all who celebrate! Did you know Lactococcus lactis is the microbe responsible for Colby cheese? For us in America's Dairyland, it's really important! #cheese #microbes #dairy
Failure is often seen as a setback—but in science and entrepreneurship, it can be the spark that drives breakthroughs. In this first installment of our Productive Failure Mini-Series, explore how missteps, unexpected results, and strategic pivots shape discovery, strengthen ideas, and fuel innovation. Through real-world examples from the laboratory and the startup landscape, this conversation reveals how embracing uncertainty and learning from what doesn’t work can open the door to transformative success.

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