First, scientists reversed type 1 diabetes by reprogramming a person’s fat cells.

An electron microscope image showing cells and their nuclei

For the first time, scientists in China reprogrammed a woman’s fat cells to turn them into insulin-producing pancreatic cells, which reversed her type 1 diabetes. The move adds to a growing body of evidence that reprogrammed stem cells could one day be used to treat or cure chronic disease. The patient treated in the latest … Read more

Two award-winning professors (and a Hollywood celebrity) make science fun

From Monica Kortsha to 40 acres, Nov. | December 2024 IN October 31, 2024 at 4:03 p.m | From left, Scott Rice and Jay Banner. There’s no shortage of fun things to do on a Friday night in Austin. For many locals, from couples on date nights to retirees and rowdy kindergartners, the monthly Hot … Read more

Dairy science student takes second place at World Dairy Expo

Anna Graham with cow

Skip to content house » Dairy science student takes second place at World Dairy Expo Dairy science student takes second place at World Dairy Expo A freshman majoring in dairy science, Anna Graham recently traveled to Madison, Wisconsin to compete in this year’s World Milk Exhibition – The world’s largest dairy cattle show. … Read more

$500,000 pledge boosts Southwest Art Gallery and Science Center – The Dickinson Press

DICKINSON – The Fort Abraham Lincoln Foundation has pledged $500,000 over five years to support the Southwest Art Gallery + Science Center (SWAG+SC) in Dickinson. The funding will allow SWAG+SC to expand its arts and science programming, improve facilities and increase educational outreach to rural communities in southwestern North Dakota. According to Dustin Young, executive … Read more