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A Stanford scientist on the biology of human evil – Vox

Posted: Published on May 23rd, 2017

What drives human behavior? Why do we do what we do? Is free will an illusion? Has civilization made us better? Can we escape our tribal past? These questions (and many, many others) are the subject of a new book called Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst. The author is Robert Sapolsky, a biology professor at Stanford and a research associate with the Institute of Primate Research at the National Museums of Kenya. In a brisk 800 pages, Sapolsky covers nearly every facet of the human condition, engaging moral philosophy, evolutionary biology, social science, and genetics along the way. The key question of the book why are we the way we are? is explored from a multitude of angles, and the narrative structure helps guide the reader. For instance, Sapolsky begins by examining a persons behavior in the moment (why we recoil or rejoice or respond aggressively to immediate stimuli) and then zooms backward in time, following the chain of antecedent causes back to our evolutionary roots. For every action, Sapolsky shows, there are several layers of causal significance: Theres a neurobiological cause and a hormonal cause and a chemical cause and a genetic cause, and, … Continue reading →

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Life as Biology Major at UC Irvine Emily Bryant’s Journey from Dublin High School to Science in SoCal – OneDublin.org (blog)

Posted: Published on May 23rd, 2017

Our next articlein our Life in College and Women in STEM Series features Dublin High School Class of 2016 graduate and UC Irvine freshman Emily Bryant. Emily is currently pursuing a major in biological sciences at UC Irvine Mary Morehead: Transitioning from high school to college, and moving away from home, can be a big deal for many students. What helped you transition to life at UC Irvine? Emily Bryant: My planner definitely helped me. Without my planner I would have forgotten some of the things I was supposed to do, a planner helped me stay organized. Taking AP classes at Dublin High School really helped prepare me for college-level classes. I especially recommend AP Bio, AP Chem and AP Calc if you are planning to pursue biology in college. My first year biology class was my AP class from high school in a nutshell, with perhaps a little more detail. When youve already seen the material once it really helps prepare you. Morehead: Have you decided on a major? Bryant: At UC Irvine, at least for biology, you can work towards a general biology major and then in your third year you can choose a more specific major. Im … Continue reading →

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Making Sure Of The Chemistry In Chemical Biology – Seeking Alpha

Posted: Published on May 23rd, 2017

Making Sure Of The Chemistry In Chemical Biology Seeking Alpha There are a lot of interesting and useful experiments you can do to test interactions with DNA in the living cell. Chromatin Immunoprecipitation Sequencing (ChIP-Seq) is a well-known one to spot protein-DNA interactions, and the graphic below (from the ... See the rest here: Making Sure Of The Chemistry In Chemical Biology - Seeking Alpha … Continue reading →

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Genedata Celebrates 20 Years of Bioinformatics Innovations at Bio-IT World – Benzinga

Posted: Published on May 23rd, 2017

Genedata, the global market leader in enterprise solutions for data-rich R&D processes, supporting over ten thousand researchers at the world's leading biopharmaceutical companies, will be present at Bio-IT World 2017 Basel, Switzerland (PRWEB) May 23, 2017 Genedata, a leading provider of advanced software solutions for R&D, celebrates this month its 20th anniversary, marking the occasion with a strong presence at Bio-IT World Conference & Expo 2017 in Boston, MA. Genedata is sponsoring the meeting's Welcome Reception and further extends an invitation to all attendees to view posters on the entire range of Genedata software platforms. Conference delegates are also invited to visit the Genedata booth (#238240) at the Expo to discuss the latest developments in the company's rapidly expanding software portfolio. Genedata commenced operations on May 1, 1997 and has grown from a pioneering bioinformatics start-up to a team of more than 200 scientific and computational experts. The company, still headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, has established subsidiaries in the US, Germany, Japan and the UK, with plans to open additional offices around the world in the near future. Genedata has evolved into a global leader in enterprise software systems for biopharmaceutical R&D based on a deep understanding of the underlying … Continue reading →

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New to Netflix this June: Grey's Anatomy, Orange Is the New Black, and more – EW.com

Posted: Published on May 23rd, 2017

With the temperature spiking, you might find yourself seeking some shade indoors, and Netflix is here to make sure youre making the most of your time out of the sun. Come June, the digital oasis will boast season 13 ofGreys Anatomy,Disneys Oscar-nominatedMoana, and Mel Brooks classicYoung Frankenstein, to name a few. Netflix will also be premiering their new original film,Okja, as well as the first seasons of original seriesGLOWand Gypsy. Plus, the ladies of Litchfield will be back forOrange Is the New Blackshotly anticipated fifth season. Take a look at the full list of everything comingto Netflix in June. Available June 11 Night 13 Going on 30 Amor.com (Love.com) Arrow: Season 5 Burlesque Catfight Catwoman Chingo Bling: They Cant Deport Us All Days of Grace Devils Bride Full Metal Jacket How the Grinch Stole Christmas Intersection: Season 2 Kardashian: The Man Who Saved OJ Simpson Little Boxes Mutant Busters: Season 2 My Left Foot Off Camera with Sam Jones: Series 3 Playing It Cool Rounders Spring (Primavera) The 100: Season 4 The Ant Bully The Bucket List The Queen The Sixth Sense Vice West Coast Customs: Season 3 Yam Young Frankenstein Zodiac Available June 2Comedy Bang! Bang!: Season 5, Part … Continue reading →

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Physical Therapy Students Volunteer to Teach Gross Anatomy to Local High School Students – Pacific University

Posted: Published on May 23rd, 2017

Recently, more than 100 high school students from Aloha High School and Faith Bible High School toured the gross anatomy labs on Pacific Universitys Hillsboro Campus as a capstone experience for their year-long anatomy class. Students and chaperones alike communicated their gratitude at the opportunity to learn from the human cadavers, with many students expressing their surprise at how different the muscles and organs of the body look in real life as compared to the images in textbooks. This event would not have been possible without the volunteer work of twelve first-year physical therapy students (pictured below) and the generous educational gift provided by our body donors. Back row (left to right): Claudia Cordero, SPT; Kayla Peters, SPT, Courtney Belt, SPT; Sarah Tiffany, SPT; Jessica Truong, SPT; Jamie Condiss, SPT; Dr. Jose Reyna, PT, DPT; Tabitha Galindo, SPT Front row (left to right): Carly Negrila, SPT; Katie Rock(s), SPT; Heather Higashi, SPT; Shannon Wurgler, SPT; Dr. Andy Weyer, PT, DPT, PhD Not Pictured: Sarah Troicky, ATC, SPT, Dr. Erin Jobst, PT, PhD, and Dr. Sheryl Sanders PhD. Interested in supporting events like this in the future? Please consider making a financial donation to support scholarships for students in the School … Continue reading →

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Grey's Anatomy comes of age – The Straits Times

Posted: Published on May 23rd, 2017

Those who tuned into Grey's Anatomy when it first aired in 2005 may remember the constant shenanigans of its junior doctors, which became a hallmark of the popular show. But after 12 seasons, those surgical interns have grown up, so do not expect them to be too preoccupied with getting frisky in a supplies closet. Star Jesse Williams, who has played plastic surgeon Jackson Avery on the show since 2009, says: "You've seen a lot of characters go through 13 years of growth and they're not kids anymore." This is why the new season, which debuts in Singapore on Friday at 9pm (Star World, Singtel TV Channel 301 and StarHub TV Channel 501), will tackle more grown-up problems such as "what is it like to be an adult with a marriage or divorce and kids who are growing up". "They're not 20something interns making out in the closet. This year, we've really embraced the evolution of the characters," the actor tells reporters in Los Angeles earlier this year. Williams, 35, confirms that this will also be true of Jackson and his ex-wife and colleague April Kepner, played by Sarah Drew, who joined the cast in 2009 too. "We are getting … Continue reading →

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AXIS: Anatomy of Space – Scoop.co.nz (press release)

Posted: Published on May 23rd, 2017

Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 10:35 am Press Release: Temop Dance Festival DANIEL BELTON OFFERS UP A UNIQUE 360-DEGREE DOME CINEMA DANCE EXPERIENCE FOR 2 NIGHTS ONLY! Tempo Dance Festival presents AXIS: Anatomy of Space Created by Daniel Belton and Good Company Arts as part of Matariki Festival 2017 NZ Arts Laureate Daniel Belton will take audiences on an immersive 360-degree dome cinema journey, thrilling the senses in his latest multi-media work AXIS: Anatomy of Space. Making its Auckland premiere on 21 and 22 June at the Stardome Observatory and Planetarium, this free Tempo Dance Festival satellite event offers a unique way to celebrate Matariki this winter. Helmed by Daniel Belton, AXIS is a stunning dance film project showcasing dancers from the Royal New Zealand Ballet, contemporary choral music by Singapore composers Joyce Beetuan Koh and PerMagnus Lindborg, motion graphics by Jac Grenfell, and couture fashion from NZ designer Tanya Carlson. AXIS will draw audiences into a kaleidoscopic journey full of movement - charting space with planetary cartography, fashion design, contemporary dance and music - a unique and uplifting sensory experience. The creator, Daniel Belton, is an internationally celebrated dance-film maker, choreographer and New Zealand Arts Laureate, whose body of work … Continue reading →

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Derry mother seeks help for seriously ill son to get cannabis treatment in US – Derry Now

Posted: Published on May 23rd, 2017

A Derry mother whose 10-year-old son suffers from a rare life-limiting disease has appealed for donations to help get him to America to avail of cannabis treatment that is illegal here. Lynda McIntyres son, Cian, suffers from A-T (Ataxia-Telangiectasia), which is a rare and complex genetic disorder that affects a number of different systems within the body. A-T has many symptoms including difficulty with movement and co-ordination, a weakened immune system and an increased risk of cancer. Many sufferers die before their 20th birthday. Lynda said that Cians condition is declining and that there is no specific treatment available for his illness but rather a fragmentary approach to treating facets of his condition with medicines for a number of different ailments. Cian has A-T, there is no cure and there is no treatment, he is only being treated for other conditions that make up his condition like cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, immune deficiency and in his case, recently anxiety and depression, she told the Derry News. There is no actual specified treatment for his condition. When he has a chest infection theyre using medication for cystic fibrosis and the drugs that they would use for tremors would be … Continue reading →

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Premier’s NEO Kids visit is good news for the pediatric centre, doc says – Sudbury.com

Posted: Published on May 23rd, 2017

While she wasn't there to announce money for the project, Premier Kathleen Wynne's visit to NEO Kids Tuesday morning is an excellent sign, says a local pediatrician. I think it personally really speaks volumes to at least some point getting some commitment, said Dr. Sean Murray, medical director of NEO Kids. Wynne was at NEO Kids at Health Sciences North on May 23 to tout the province's new OHIP+ Children and Youth Pharmacare Program, which would make prescription medications free to those aged 24 and younger starting next year. During a media scrum, Sudbury.com asked the premier if she supports the NEO Kids project, which would consolidate outpatient pediatric care into a new building on the campus of Health Sciences North. I support good ideas, and what I've seen here today is a really good idea, and there's been a lot of great foundational work done already, Wynne said. She added that it's premature to put a date on when financial support for NEO Kids will be forthcoming from the province. At one point, Wynne deferred the question of provincial support for NEO Kids to Sudbury MPP and Energy Minister Glenn Thibeault, who said he's been working behind the scenes … Continue reading →

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