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Daubner awarded nearly $30K to benefit Biology students – St. Mary’s University

Posted: Published on June 6th, 2017

June 5, 2017 St. Marys University Biological Sciences Professor Colette Daubner, Ph.D., recently received a $29,985 grant from the National Science Foundation to further enhance the Universitys Biology curriculum. Starting in fall 2017, the grant will fund the implementation and assessment of a new laboratory curriculum, Daubner said. Daubner said the grant will help St. Marys students gain valuable scientific research experience early in their academic careers all while working on something original. Very often, undergraduate laboratories are designed to expose students to exercises that are known to work every time, she said. My curriculum is truly research-based. In the Biochemistry course funded by this grant, students pick a crystallized protein of unknown function to work on, and try to identify what its function is. The grant also will support teaching assistant salaries, computer software to analyze protein structures, and travel costs to attend conferences. Winston Erevelles, Ph.D., Dean of the School of Science, Engineering and Technology, said the grant is crucial to students because it will support training them on how to propose hypotheses, design experiments, analyze data, draw conclusions and communicate with other scientists. Erevelles also said resources from the grant will allow St. Marys students and faculty … Continue reading

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MMJ International Holdings Enters Cannabis Study Agreement with BioInformatics and Genomics Center (BIG) at the … – Benzinga

Posted: Published on June 6th, 2017

The MMJIH and University of Buffalo team will place Western New York in the forefront of medical cannabis research internationally. This partnership is a great economic stimulant for Buffalo and MMJ International Holdings. Buffalo, New York (PRWEB) June 05, 2017 The Buffalo Institute for Genomics and Data Analytics (BIG) a University of Buffalo program has announced a strategic partnership with MMJ International Holdings. (MMJIH.com) The University of Buffalo Bio Informatics and Genomics Center (BIG), part of the Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's Buffalo Billion investment to grow jobs through the innovation economy, will invest $800,000 in support of MMJ International Holding's medical cannabis research project in Buffalo. MMJ International Holdings is the holding company managing multiple subsidiaries focused on advancing the science of medical marijuana through patient clinical research and the operation of medical cannabis healthcare businesses. The company is committed to taking a scientific approach to prove the efficacy of marijuana as a legitimate and effective medicine. "MMJ International Holdings is working to attract the talent necessary for its medical cannabis research businesses to continue to bolster the economic growth in upstate and Western New York", Tom Ryan COO said."MMJIH's move to Buffalo will create jobs, generate economic opportunity, and … Continue reading

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Announcement: A New Publication from the American Institute of … – Newswise (press release)

Posted: Published on June 6th, 2017

Newswise WASHINGTON, D.C., June 5, 2017 -- The American Institute of Physics (AIP) and AIP Publishing are pleased to announce the launch of a new online magazine, Bioengineering Today. Bioengineering Today offers news and information about the intersection of biology, chemistry and physics with medicine. The articles cover everything from biomedical discoveries, research, new devices, new imaging technologies, engineering and applications of physics to bioengineering as well as disease detection, prevention and treatment. This web-only publication represents an innovative and interactive destination with the goal of highlighting the cutting-edge research discoveries of today with an eye toward illuminating the path toward a brighter future. With articles focused on a variety of topics such as carbon ion therapy and the neurology of dreams, Bioengineering Today reveals the science and opportunities offered by the advancing field of bioengineering. As people are living longer and healthier lives despite disease, disability and injury, today's research promise is tomorrow's hope. Hope that researchers will continue to uncover human genetics and physiology to better understand all the normal and pathological processes that shape our bodies and our minds. Hope that scientists and engineers can use that knowledge to develop new technologies and devices, new drugs or … Continue reading

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New med school will have expanded gross anatomy lab – Buffalo News

Posted: Published on June 6th, 2017

Gross anatomy classes often are a rite of passage for medical school students, and so it soon will be at theUniversity at Buffalo's new medical school. The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences will showcase a cutting-edge gross anatomy lab on its seventh floor that is centralized and has 30 tables in its main area. In all, there will be 50 tables for gross anatomy and continuing medical education purposes. "This will be a pretty innovative gross anatomy lab," said Dr. Michael E. Cain, dean of the medical school.As students dissect, they will have images directly in front of them, through CT scans and MRI scans. Gross anatomy is taught every year to every medical student. The course is taught in the fall, so it will be taught this September on South Campus because the new medical school will not be open for classes until early next year. The lab also will feature side labs designed for use by peopleand community groups not involved in primary anatomy instruction. These side labs are a new addition, allowing for enhanced use by other departments in the medical school and also by outside groups for continuing education. Students from other colleges and … Continue reading

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Mitosis: Anatomy of a Custom Keyboard – Hackaday

Posted: Published on June 6th, 2017

Ergonomic. Wireless. Low-latency. Minimalist. Efficient. How far do you go when you design your own open-source keyboard? Checking off these boxes and providing the means for others to do so, Redditor [reverse_bias] presents the Mitosis keyboard, and this thing is cool. The custom, split as the namesake implies mechanical keyboard has 23 keys on each 10 cm x 10 cm half, and, naturally, a custom keymapping for optimal personal use. Upper and lower PCBs host the keys and electronic circuits respectively, contributing to the sleek finished look. Key caps and mechanical switches were ripped from sacrificial boards: two Waveshare core51822 Bluetooth modules are used for communication, with a third module paired with a Pro Micro make up the receiver.[reverse_bias] spent a fair bit of time attempting to minimize the power consumption of the keyboard so it could be powered by a pair of coin batteries, giving it an estimated six month lifespan of daily use. These are pinched between the upper and lower boards by little dabs of solder and the slight spring tension of the boards themselves. However, a bit of de-soldering is required to change the battery. Laser-cut adhesive neoprene adorns the base, proving a comfortable springiness, grip, … Continue reading

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'Grey's Anatomy Season 14' spoilers: Dr. Robbins deals with another heartbreak – Blasting News

Posted: Published on June 6th, 2017

It's the all new "#Grey's Anatomy" Season 14 coming this fall, and Dr. Arizona Robbins (#Jessica Capshaw) still hasn't found the one. Trust everyone to have concluded Dr. Eliza Minnick's (Marika Dominzyck) role in her life as the former's love interest on the show. In the final episode of "Grey's Anatomy" Season 13, Eliza got fired hence speculations that it could be the doctor's character exit from the show. Dr. Eliza Minnick, a certified orthopedic surgeon, arrived at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital as a hired consultant by the hospital. She was a great doctor that is never welcomed by the resident doctors of Grey Sloan. She became Arizona's love interest after she made clear she's interested in women. Despite Eliza's level-headed nature, Arizona was challenged and gave their budding relationship a try. The show's Season 13 featured all the reason why Dr. Arizona Robbins and Dr. Eliza Minnick are the perfect pair, until the latter received the news that she's fired from the hospital. Surprised by the sudden decision, Robbins can't offer any help to Minnick who is bound to leave the hospital anytime and worse, say goodbye to their relationship. Arizona Robbins was formerly married to Dr. Callie Torres … Continue reading

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Non-invasive brain stimulation shows potential to treat Parkinson’s … – The Engineer

Posted: Published on June 5th, 2017

A multi-national team of researchers has developed a method of non-invasively stimulating regions deep within the brain, an advance that could improve the treatment of Parkinsons disease. The new technique, developed by MIT researchers, collaborating with investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Boston, and the ITIS Foundation in Switzerland, sees electrodes placed onto the scalp, which has the potential to make deep brain stimulation less risky, less expensive, and more accessible. Traditional deep brain stimulation requires opening the skull and implanting an electrode, which can have complications, said Ed Boyden, an associate professor of biological engineering and brain and cognitive sciences at MIT, and the senior author of the study, which appears in Cell. Secondly, only a small number of people can do this kind of neurosurgery. Deep brain stimulation is used also to treat some patients with obsessive compulsive disorder, epilepsy, and depression, and are exploring the possibility of using it to treat other conditions such as autism. The new, non-invasive approach could make it easier to adapt deep brain stimulation to treat additional disorders, the researchers said. Current treatments are severely limited for the 127,000 people living with Parkinsons in the UK With the ability to … Continue reading

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Crowds Gather to Watch Premiere of "Shake It Off" Fundraiser Video – KDRV

Posted: Published on June 5th, 2017

KDRV Crowds Gather to Watch Premiere of "Shake It Off" Fundraiser Video KDRV The Ashland Firefighters Association teamed up with Gabriel Alrifai to help create a music video to raise money for Luke's medical treatment. He was born with Dystonic Quadriplegia Cerebral Palsy and Dysarthia. The idea for the video came from Luke's ... and more » Read the original post: Crowds Gather to Watch Premiere of "Shake It Off" Fundraiser Video - KDRV … Continue reading

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GIFFORD-JONES: What surprised me about treatment for concussion – Niagarathisweek.com

Posted: Published on June 5th, 2017

GIFFORD-JONES: What surprised me about treatment for concussion Niagarathisweek.com Unfortunately, our Maker didn't use screws to anchor the human brain inside its skull. So, without this protection, sudden blows to the head toss the brain against a formidably hard skull, causing various degrees of injury. But there's a problem. It's ... View original post here: GIFFORD-JONES: What surprised me about treatment for concussion - Niagarathisweek.com … Continue reading

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Some Benefits Of Bio-Identical Hormones Therapy – Good Herald

Posted: Published on June 5th, 2017

In some women, the levels of estrogen and progesterone drop notably due to menopause. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is given to these women as a treatment. You may have heard the names of hormones estrogen and progesterone in your science class. The levels of essential hormones are increased by introducing Bio-Identical hormones in the body. When the menopause approaches, the levels of estrogen and progesterone drop. To reduce certain menopausal symptoms, some females may get benefits by boosting their hormone levels artificially. The release of eggs is stimulated by the estrogen hormone. When supply of womans eggs ends, levels of estrogen start to decrease. How To Identify A Drop In Levels Of Estrogen? Estrogen plays a crucial role in maintaining good bone density, skin temperature and regulates vaginas moisture. If theres a drop in levels of estrogen, then it may result in: Dryness in vagina Irregular periods Lower fertility rate Urinary Issues Moodiness Night sweats Sleep problems Hair thinning Breasts become smaller Fat accumulation in the abdomen Hot flashes Difficulty in concentration and memory loss These repulsive symptoms generally fade away in 2 to 5 years, except for vaginal dryness. In some cases, the symptoms may even occur before the … Continue reading

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