AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSleep Science (UW-Madison): Researchers used optogenetics to trigger a deep-sleep brain rhythm in awake mice, improving memory and learning without putting the whole brain to sleep—adding fresh clues to how sleep repairs the mind. Invasive Species (Great Lakes): Scientists confirmed a breeding population of invasive “bloody” black sea-native shrimp in Lake Superior, meaning all five Great Lakes now have the crustaceans. Food & Supply Chain (Whey): Global protein demand is colliding with shortages, pushing whey protein prices higher and threatening availability for both food makers and supplements. Environmental Health (Pesticides): A UW-Madison-led review links fungicide fludioxonil and its breakdown products to oxidative stress in humans and wildlife, raising residue and ecosystem concerns. Workplace Safety (NSC grants): The National Safety Council awarded $300,000 for research-to-solution projects aimed at preventing common workplace musculoskeletal injuries, including UW-Madison work on safer endoscopy. Local Politics/Tech Policy: State Sen. Mark Spreitzer kicked off his re-election bid, including promises to regulate data centers and address rising utility rates.
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