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ASM Opening Sessions | Microbial Modus

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Because microbes rule the world! What is Microbial Modus? Tonight the 2011 General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology. Opened with Microbes Among Us: Marvel or Menace. The opening session began with introductions by the current president of the organization, Dr. Bonnie Bassler. From Princeton University(one of my personal heroines – so great to see her in person for the first time! And primarily responsible for putting it all together: Dr. Margaret McFalll-Ngai. And Dr. Arturo Casadevall.

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Spices as antiseptics… maybe | Thomas' Plant-Related Blog

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Thomas' Plant-Related Blog. On plant science. Mostly. Spices as antiseptics… maybe. For today, I’ve dug up a paper (I forget how) from 1998, when I was still in primary school, about why people like spicy foods, and why some cultures use more spice than others. The idea that we acquired a taste for spices to keep harmful bacteria in check isn’t implausible, but the evidence in the paper is more interesting than conclusive. First off: does it work? Do spices have antibacterial properties? They also look m...

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Biology: November 2013

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Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Mathematical analysis leads to better understanding of bacterial chromosomes. In a new study, published online this week in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, SF State Associate Professor of Mathematics Mariel Vazquez and an international team of scientists offer a mathematical analysis of how these chromosomal rings are unlinked by XerCD recombination enzymes . . .". Http:/ www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131111161434.htm. Disease of the Week!

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Biology: September 2013

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Sunday, September 22, 2013. Recent breakthrough in treatment of Down Syndrome (in mice). In chapter one, we explained the importance of scientific research for expanding our knowledge of all areas of science, especially medicine. New treatments usually begin on animals before being declared safe in humans and recently alterations in a biochemical pathway have "cured" mice of Down Syndrome. Http:/ www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-09/drug-cures-mice-down-syndrome-single-dose. Posted by Mr. Dubon.

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Science Blogging at Ashland University: Storytelling structure and radio project prep

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Science Blogging at Ashland University. A central blog for the Senior Capstone course in Biology at Ashland University in Ohio. Thursday, February 2, 2012. Storytelling structure and radio project prep. Freelance reporter Gretchen Cuda,. Our next class visitor. No new blog posts required for this week (but feel free to add one if you like), but I do have some reading, listening and thinking for you to do for next week's course:. Listen to some science radio segments on NPR's website. Spring Break is almo...

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Science Blogging at Ashland University: April 2009

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Science Blogging at Ashland University. A central blog for the Senior Capstone course in Biology at Ashland University in Ohio. Saturday, April 18, 2009. Thought you might find these of interest:   How to nail an interview. Tuesday, April 14, 2009. Some interesting career news. On how careers are changing in the U.S.  I think it supports our discussions about the important of communication skills, and the need to be a life-long learner. Friday, April 10, 2009. Thursday, April 9, 2009. But we can't escape...

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Science Blogging at Ashland University: April 2011

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Science Blogging at Ashland University. A central blog for the Senior Capstone course in Biology at Ashland University in Ohio. Wednesday, April 13, 2011. Wrapping up the semester. With less than three weeks left in the semester I wanted to sum up the projects left for our class:. As always, let me know if you have questions. I can't wait to see your videos. Friday, April 8, 2011. Start drawing those storyboards. Here is a quick reminder of your assignments for next week's class:. Be sure to read and com...

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Science Blogging at Ashland University: January 2010

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Science Blogging at Ashland University. A central blog for the Senior Capstone course in Biology at Ashland University in Ohio. Thursday, January 28, 2010. Writing your first blog posts. Congratulations on setting up your new science blogs, perhaps your first blog ever. I'd like you to try some writing before next week's class. Go ahead and do the following:. Have someone in your group email to me the URL for your blog so that I can link it to the central course blog. Lastly, feel free to tinker with the...