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Covid-19 Test – Wisconsin Connection

In 1970, Howard M. Temin of the UW-Madison McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research announced his discovery of an enzyme called reverse transcriptase (RT). RT is the key component of a research technique called reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). RT-PCR has become an essential diagnostic tool for detecting infectious agents including Covid-19.

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1975 was awarded jointly, 1/3 each, to Howard Temin, David Baltimore, and Renato Dulbecco “for their discoveries concerning the interaction between tumor viruses and the genetic material of the cell.” These discoveries are the basis of much of today’s biotechnology industry.

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Science Hall of Fame

The Wisconsin Science Museum’s Hall of Fame honors scientists, technicians, engineers and mathematicians who were educated in Wisconsin or performed notable work here. Our Hall of Fame member pages briefly tell their stories and provide links to additional information about them. A few pages are now available on the web site and additional pages will be added frequently. Check the site often for new pages.

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Museum Updates

The Wisconsin Science Museum has moved from the initial location in the former downtown location of Madison College. Our new location at 2300 S Park St. is still under construction. Since our move, we have participated with a table at UW-Madison Science Expeditions 2019. On November 24th, we will be at The Madison Mini Makers Faire.

Exhibits in the museum are designed to inspire interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. We celebrate Homegrown Discoveries, the achievements of people working in Wisconsin and people who were educated here. Visitors can see technological creations up close and learn about them. Some technology can be seen in action. There are opportunities to touch things, make things and operate things.