The future of PCB-laden orca whales, and doing genomics work with Indigenous people
Science has often treated Indigenous people as resources for research—especially when it comes to genomics. Now, Indigenous people are exploring how this type of study can be conducted in a way that respects their people and traditions. Meagan Cantwell talks with contributing correspondent Lizzie Wade about a summer workshop for Indigenous scientists that aims to start a new chapter in genomics.
We’ve known for decades that PCBs—polychlorinated biphenyls—are toxic and carcinogenic. In the 1970s and 1980s, these compounds were phased out of use in industrial and electronic applications, worldwide. But they are st...
Source: Science Magazine Podcast - September 27, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Science Magazine Source Type: podcasts
Encore interview with Eve Marder (BS 148
Eve Marder as drawn by B Marder
Last month (BS 147) I discussed Charlotte Nassim's wonderful biography of pioneering neuroscientist Dr Eve Marder, so this month I am sharing the interview I did with her back in 2009. I originally learned of Dr. Marder's work when I went to Neuroscience 2008, the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience. At that time Dr. Marder was serving as the president of SfN so we talk a bit about that during our conversation. We also talk about what it was like for her as a member of the first large cohort of women entering science. Everything in this interview ...
Source: the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell - August 24, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Ginger Campbell, MD Tags: Brain Research Interviews Neuroscience Podcast Show Notes Source Type: podcasts
Encore interview with Eve Marder (BS 148)
Eve Marder as drawn by B Marder
Last month (BS 147) I discussed Charlotte Nassim's wonderful biography of pioneering neuroscientist Dr Eve Marder, so this month I am sharing the interview I did with her back in 2009. I originally learned of Dr. Marder's work when I went to Neuroscience 2008, the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience. At that time Dr. Marder was serving as the president of SfN so we talk a bit about that during our conversation. We also talk about what it was like for her as a member of the first large cohort of women entering science. Everything in this interview ...
Source: the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell - August 24, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Ginger Campbell, MD Tags: Brain Research Interviews Neuroscience Podcast Show Notes Source Type: podcasts
TWiV 507: The fusion of form and function
The TWiV team discuss the biology of Ebola viruses, and how localization of the membrane proteins of vaccinia virus drive function: the fusion machinery sits at the tips of virions, and binding proteins are at the sides. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, Kathy Spindler, and Brianne Barker Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Support Viruses & Cells Gordon Conference Outbreak at the Smithsonian Outbreak (TWiV 501) Latest Ebola virus outbreak, DRC (WHO) Summary of Ebola virus outbreaks (CDC) Ebola virus nomenclature (ICTV) Ebola virus distribution map (CDC) Polarization o...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - August 19, 2018 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts
TWiV Special: David Tuller is PACEman
David Tuller returns to provide an update of his investigative work to expose the methodological and ethical problems with the PACE trial for ME/CFS. Host: Vincent Racaniello Guest: David Tuller Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Articleby Lubet and Tuller (STAT) David's Australian trip (virology blog) Sir Simon scores own goal (virology blog) Lightning process (virology blog) Letter to Parliament (virology blog) Crowdfunding is not conflict of interest (virology blog) Open letter to Lancet 3.0 (virology blog) Mayo still champions GET (virology blog) Image Credit Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees. Send y...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - August 17, 2018 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts
TWiV 504: Flying foxes and barking pigs
The TWiVerinos discuss Nipah virus and the recent outbreak in India, and the first cast of polio in Papua New Guinea in 18 years. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Brianne Barker Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Support Viruses & Cells Gordon Conference TWiV 501: Outbreak Nipah virus infection (JCM) Anatomy of an outbreak (The Hindu) Do we need to worry about Nipah virus? (Tufts Now) Nipah virus infection of bats (EID) Papua New Guinea no longer polio-free (virology blog) WHO polio endgame (polioeradication) Letters read on TWiV 504 Weekly Science Picks Alan - G...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - July 29, 2018 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts
Eve Marder's Life in Neuroscience (BS147)
Charlotte Nassim's new book Lessons from the Lobster: Eve Marder's Work in Neuroscience describes the intellectual journey of one of neuroscientists true pioneers. Not only has Dr. Marder been part of the field since its early days, but she has consistently done paradigm shifting work. Although Nassim never mentions the Nobel Prize, I suspect that many readers will come away convinced that Marder deserves that award.In BS 147 I provide an overview of Marder's career based on Nassim's meticulous research. The emphasis is on Marder's key contributions including those related to neuromodulation, the dynamic clamp technique, a...
Source: the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell - July 27, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Ginger Campbell, MD Tags: Books Neuroscience Podcast Show Notes Source Type: podcasts
Eve Marder's Life in Neuroscience (BS147)
Charlotte Nassim's new book Lessons from the Lobster: Eve Marder's Work in Neuroscience describes the intellectual journey of one of neuroscientists true pioneers. Not only has Dr. Marder been part of the field since its early days, but she has consistently done paradigm shifting work. Although Nassim never mentions the Nobel Prize, I suspect that many readers will come away convinced that Marder deserves that award.In BS 147 I provide an overview of Marder's career based on Nassim's meticulous research. The emphasis is on Marder's key contributions including those related to neuromodulation, the dynamic clamp technique, a...
Source: the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell - July 27, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Ginger Campbell, MD Tags: Books Neuroscience Podcast Show Notes Source Type: podcasts
TWiV 501: Outbreak
Vincent visits the Smithsonian Institution and speaks with Sabrina Sholts, Jon Epstein, and Ed Niles about the exhibit Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World. Host: Vincent Racaniello Guests: Sabrina Sholts, Jon Epstein, and Ed Niles Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Sabrina Sholts Jonathan Epstein EcoHealth Alliance Outbreak at the Smithsonian ASM partners with Smithsonian (bLog Phase) Vincent as museum object (AMNH) Video of this episode (coming soon) Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees. Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv (Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition)
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - July 8, 2018 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts
Academic Excellence Due to Efforts or Intelligence: Curious? Read on
There has been a long standing debate in intellectual circles: what leads to superior performance? Is it due to talent or intelligence or is it due to efforts and hard work? Reams of books have been written on the subject including some of my favorites: ‘Talent is overrated’, ‘Outliers’ etc.
Applied to the classroom the question becomes why did Tom get an A or aced the JEE/GRE , was it because he is smarter that Harry or was it because he studied more and better? Answers to questions like these have profound implications for how children learn and grow- believing that effort matters more (a grow...
Source: The Mouse Trap - July 8, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: sandygautam Tags: education #PosEd character strengths curiosity deliberate practice efforts grit Intelligence Positive Education talent Source Type: podcasts
Increasing transparency in animal research to sway public opinion, and a reaching a plateau in human mortality
Public opinion on the morality of animal research is on the downswing in the United States. But some researchers think letting the public know more about how animals are used in experiments might turn things around. Online News Editor David Grimm joins Sarah Crespi to talk about these efforts.
Sarah also talks Ken Wachter of the University of California, Berkeley about his group’s careful analysis of data from all living Italians born 105 or more years before the study. It turns out the risk of dying does not continue to accelerate with age, but actually plateaus around the age of 105 . What does this mean for attempts...
Source: Science Magazine Podcast - June 28, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Science Source Type: podcasts
Increasing transparency in animal research to sway public opinion, and a reaching a plateau in human mortality
Public opinion on the morality of animal research is on the downswing in the United States. But some researchers think letting the public know more about how animals are used in experiments might turn things around. Online News Editor David Grimm joins Sarah Crespi to talk about these efforts. Sarah also talks Ken Wachter of the University of California, Berkeley about his group ’s careful analysis of data from all living Italians born 105 or more years before the study. It turns out the risk of dying does not continue to accelerate with age, but actually plateaus around the age of 105. What does this mean for attempts t...
Source: Science Magazine Podcast - June 28, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Science Tags: Science Source Type: podcasts
