Intuition tells us that the more factual information one gathers on a controversial topic, the more likely one will reach the “correct” conclusion.
Author: Brian Mattmiller
Gift helping uncover the mysteries of regeneration
From a philanthropic standpoint, extraordinary patience is required of individuals who believe strongly enough in the possible outcomes to provide ongoing support. Mildred “Babe” and Marv Conney are among those whose faith in the potential miracles of science has remained unshaken for nearly 30 years.
Year One: SWAMP a catalyst for improving cyber-security
As an exercise in the high-stakes world of software security, Patrick Beyer ran an open-source medical technology software package through the Software Assurance Marketplace (SWAMP) to see what would happen.
UW botanist harnesses the grid to illuminate crop growth
When Edgar Spalding crunches data on Wisconsin corn, the numbers boggle the mind: Four million acres are planted annually, with 30,000 seeds planted per acre, producing about 120 billion seedlings sprouting skyward each May.
Building a better mouse (model) for studying human disease
In recent decades, a few genetic strains of mice have proven invaluable to medical researchers in serving as “surrogates” capable of supporting the growth of human cells. These “xenografted mouse models” can give scientists a relevant window into human biology that may point to new therapies and understanding of disease — or at the very least, validate or disprove results from a laboratory dish.