Science

While they may look like something out of a horror flick, disease experts say the virus causing the wart-like growths isn’t a sign of the end times.

Psychedelic drugs that have historically been used recreationally — and illegally — could soon find their place in clinics.

A new report published by UW-Madison researchers in the journal Current Biology uncovers more of the mystery of how the mushrooms have spread — and the potential consequences.

About five years ago, Shawn Wiederhoeft received a life-changing kidney transplant, and in the process, might have helped change the lives of future transplant recipients.

Ann Marsh has been studying insects for more than two decades. Her research specimens include bugs that dehair rodents to feed to their young and a fly that uses its harpoon-like abdomen to insert eggs into prey.

Meteorologists say that fewer weather balloon launches means less accurate forecast data, which is especially hazardous during storm season.

A researcher at the Medical College of Wisconsin is part of a group that wants to improve the system for evaluating people suspected of having traumatic brain injuries.

Dr. Jonathan Temte of UW-Madison chaired the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on federal vaccine guidelines and requirements — from 2012 to 2015. He said changes to the agency are alarming.

As tick season returns to Wisconsin, the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute is once again calling on residents to take part in a statewide project that could lead to a better understanding of tick-borne diseases — and help prevent them in the future.

Astrophysicist Adam Frank is terrified for our future. He believes the climate crisis will wipe out much of humanity unless we take drastic steps to curb its impact. But he also says there’s an emerging scientific worldview that can help lead us out of this mess.