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Government research grants are a numbers game, but which states racked up the most impressive numbers in 2005? According to columnist Michael Rosen, the usual suspects - California, Massachusetts, and New York - remain atop the list, while companies in Wisconsin saw their share of...

Outspoken professors and unruly students capture many headlines, but some of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's most prominent graduates were reminded of what the university is doing in the areas of stem cell research, avian flu preparedness, and cyber security during a recent CEO summit of...

NimbleGen Systems, Inc., has improved its ability to sell microarray products to researchers worldwide by obtaining a non-exclusive, worldwide license to a number of patents held by Affymetrix, Inc. Affymetrix, which is based in Santa Clara, Calif., developed the first commercial microarray in 1994. ...

U.S. Trailmaps, Inc., a software developer for off-road mapping applications for snowmobilers, all terrain vehicle (ATV) users, hikers, campers, fishermen, and hunters, announced a deal with Kegonsa Capital Partners to develop interactive trails that are downloadable into global positioning system (GPS) units, personal computers and...

Prior to a United States Patent and Trademark Office decision to review its controversial stem cell patents, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation predicted such a review would take place. Now, WARF says it will prove the validity of the three patents, which are being challenged...

Sarbanes-Oxley has been more costly than projected, and has identified more risk within business organizations, but the benefits for reliable financial reporting and investor confidence are undeniable. Still, the challenge is making sure SOX creates more benefits than costs, and according to Guest Columnist Ron...

The Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) of the Medical College of Wisconsin has entered into a $6 million contract to collect and maintain a standardized database of marrow and cord blood transplants performed in the United States. The CIBMTR collects outcome...

The state of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation have reached an agreement that could boost the state's biotechnology industry, giving Wisconsin a competitive advantage over states like California. However, a consumer watchdog group in the Golden State said the announcement is a tantamount...

ConjuGon, Inc., a Madison-based biopharmaceutical firm, has received a $730,000 Phase II Small Business Innovation Research grant from the U.S. Army to further develop its treatment for antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. The company's efforts should help injured soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan....

University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate Dan Rooney has created a thriving company from the ground up, using soil data as his starting point. With no outside investments, Earth Information Technologies now employs 25 highly educated professionals and does work for agricultural, military, and healthcare agencies....