POST IT | Biology Breakdance Short Film As a student, It's not often when passions and academics unite but when they do it's an unforgettable moment. Concept inspired by my invertebrate biology class at the University of Washington.... By: Justin Law | MOB Media … Continue reading →

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PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 31-Jul-2014 Contact: Cody Mooneyhan cmooneyhan@faseb.org 301-634-7104 Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Going to the dentist isn't fun for anyone, but for those with periodontal disease related to type 2 diabetes, a new research discovery may have them smiling. In a report appearing in the August 2014 issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology, one of the most important blood cells involved in the human immune response, B cells, are shown to promote inflammation and bone loss in type 2 diabetes-associated periodontal disease. These findings support the idea that treatments that manipulate the responses of B cells may treat or prevent this complication. "Our study identified common inflammatory mechanisms shared by type 2 diabetes and periodontal disease. It paves the way for the development of novel therapeutics which aim to simultaneously treat both type 2 diabetes and its complications," said Min Zhu, Ph.D., a researcher involved in the work from the department of microbiology at Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. To make this discovery, scientists used an experimental model (mouse model) of periodontal disease and applied it to two groups. The first group had a genetic alteration that knocked out all B cells. … Continue reading →

COLUMBIA - How evolution is taught in South Carolina was debated once again on Tuesday, despite the Department of Education's June announcement that it was moving forward with the state's 2005 biology standards. A six-member panel voted Tuesday unanimously on a change to the state's biology standards touted as a compromise that would encourage a discussion among students with the topic of evolution. The recommendation now goes to the Education Oversight Committee and the Board of Education for approval, which is required by both bodies for the change to take effect. The vote came after the board rejected a proposal last month to have students "learn the controversy." That proposed language required biology students construct scientific arguments that seem to support and seem to discredit Darwinism. Because neither party could agree, the state kept the language based on its 2005 standards. Still, a panel was convened to further address the issue, and Tuesday's compromise requires students to understand that the theory of evolution may change as new scientific information is obtained - like any other scientific theory. "This, albeit small, is a step towards more than encouragement in giving the teachers additional flexibility and they know what to do with … Continue reading →