UW-Madison: Engineered protein-like molecule protects cells against HIV infection
CONTACT: Sam Gellman, gellman@chem.wisc.edu, 608-262-3303
MADISON - With the help of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and molecular engineering, researchers have designed synthetic protein-like mimics convincing enough to interrupt unwanted biological conversations between cells.
Interactions between proteins are fundamental to many biological processes, including some less-than-desirable ones like infections and tumor growth. For example, HIV and several other human viruses...
Gov. Doyle: Announces Herman Miller consolidation, expected to create 150 jobs
MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle today announced that Herman Miller, Inc. will consolidate the company’s Brandrud subsidiary operations in Sheboygan. The company will receive a $500,000 loan and up to $750,000 in economic development tax credits to assist with the project, in addition to further anticipated support from the city and county of Sheboygan.
“Manufacturing is a cornerstone of...
WisBusiness: Kohl’s stays steady despite rough ride for other retailers
By Brian E. Clark
For WisBusiness.com
In better economic times, Kohl’s net income drop to $229 million for the second quarter – down from $236 million a year ago – would be lousy news.
On the up-side, net sales increased to $3.8 billion, an increase of 2.2 percent for the quarter. Moreover, it beat Wall Street expectations, though same-store sales...
