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From Lab to Market: An Intergenerational Discussion
cSw’s First Joint Webinar Explores STEM, Technology and Enterprise Development. A post-webinar report from moderator Akila Saravanan.
Digging Up a Potential Sansanmycin Cure for Tuberculosis
Could we be standing right on top of a cure for tuberculosis? According to scientists, the secret to fighting TB may be the bacteria in soil.
Review: Sunday@7 Webinar
Kudos to Akansha Khurana, who was a natural media star during cSw's Sunday@7 webinar on April 22. Her interview of Tien Nguyen, Science Reporter at Chemical and Engineering News, provided such useful tips.
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!
Register Now: Sunday@7 Webinar
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.