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Discovering Cancer-Fighting Secrets in the Elephant Genome
Scientists are delving into the cancer-fighting secrets of the elephant genome in hope of discovering a viable treatment for cancer.
Sunday@7 Webinar: An Intergenerational Exchange
Sunday@7 Webinar: Advancing the Art of Science Communication: An Intergenerational Exchange. April 22, 2018, 7-8pm EDT. Register Now!
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From Lab to Market: An Intergenerational Discussion, April 29, 2018, 7:00-8:00 pm EDT. With Judith Sheft: Associate Vice President, Technology Development, New Jersey Institute of Technology and Akila Saravanan: Editor-in-Chief, curiousSCIENCEwriters
Can Blueberries Boost Brain Functions?
Alzheimer's affects up to 5.4 million Americans and these numbers are likely to increase. As a result, research has shifted from treatment towards prevention. Dr. Krikorian from the University of Cincinnati Academic Center has been studying the use of blueberries to improve cognitive performance and has found promising results.
Arresting Deadly Cancers Using a New Surveillance System
Look out cancer, there's a new police force in town and it's CAR T-cell therapy. With Dr. Jae Park’s help, scientists are equipping T-cells with an improved surveillance system to help target the bad guys: cancer cells.
Ushering in Gene Therapy for Usher Syndrome Patients
Scientists from Boston Children’s Hospital are investigating a gene therapy treatment to treat Usher syndrome, a genetic condition that causes deafness and blindness.
MAPping Out a Bacterial Attack on Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease is a medical mystery, with no known cure or cause. Scientists like John Aitken and Rodrick Chiodini are narrowing in on potential causes.
Killing Zika Virus Through T-cells
Using killer T-cells, a researcher takes a shot at eliminating the Zika virus and Dengue fever that plague her native country of Nepal.
“For a woman, really?”
Rutgers University recently hosted the largest Young Women in Bio (YWIB) event ever held in the US and Canada. The message from the panelists was clear: Be motivated, pursue your dreams and be flexible. Opportunities for women in STEM fields are growing.
Treating Hemophilia Using Genetically Modified Lettuce
Researchers are exploring the use of genetically modified lettuce in pills to deliver needed clotting factor to hemophilia patients.