Curiosity-Driven Science: Q & A With Saad Bhamla
What do worm blobs and insect pee have to do with human health? We talked to Saad Bhamla, Ph.D., assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) in Atlanta, to find out.
Q: What did your path to becoming a scientist look like?
Credit: Rob Felt, Georgia Tech.
A: I grew up in Dubai and did my undergraduate work in India, which is where I was first introduced to science. The science faculty members seemed to be having so much fun and would say things like “for the love of science,” but I couldn’t figure out what joy they were getting until I got a ta...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - November 15, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Being a Scientist Tools and Techniques Cool Tools/Techniques Profiles Research Organisms Source Type: blogs
The Geiger Counter
Senior year at Willamette University brings new opportunities. (Source: Depth-First)
Source: Depth-First - November 14, 2023 Category: Chemistry Authors: Richard L. Apodaca Source Type: blogs
Quiz: Do You Know Pharmacology Facts?
This is the final post in our miniseries on pharmacology. Check out the others: “What Is Pharmacology?“, “What Happens to Medicine In Your Body?“, and “How Do Medicines Work?“
Credit: NIGMS.
Pharmacologists research how the body acts on medicines (e.g., absorption, excretion) and how medicines act in the body, as well as how these effects vary from person to person. NIGMS-funded pharmacology researchers are:
Conducting research to design medicines with fewer side effects
Exploring how genes cause people to respond differently to medicines
Developing new methods and molecul...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - November 13, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Being a Scientist Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmacology Common questions Medicines Miniseries Quiz Source Type: blogs
Putting people in boxes
I just finished readingThe Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness, by Meghan O ' Rourke. She lived for many years with a debilitating illness that went undiagnosed. She ultimately concluded that she had chronic sequelae of Lyme disease, likely complicated by autoimmune and other manifestations that may have been triggered by Lyme disease or possibly just co-occurring coincidentally. In her desperation to find relief, or at least answers, she saw innumerable physicians and other practitioners, ultimately resorting to people with, shall we say, unorthodox ideas who many people -- I included -- would classify as quack...
Source: Stayin' Alive - November 13, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: blogs
Fight Aging! Newsletter, November 13th 2023
This study investigated the correlation among muscle strength, working memory (WM), and cortical hemodynamics during the N-back task of memory performance, and further explored whether cortical hemodynamics during N-back task mediated the relationship between muscle strength and WM performance. We observed that muscle strength (particularly grip strength) predicted WM of older adults in this cross-sectional study, which validated our hypothesis and expanded on previous research findings. Studies demonstrated that grip strength predicted executive function decline in patients with mild cognitive impairment. Other cross-sect...
Source: Fight Aging! - November 12, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs
The Immune System Mediates Some of the Benefits of Exercise
It is uncontroversial to point out that exercise is good for long-term health. It slows aging, reduces risk of age-related disease, reduces mortality. A mountain of evidence supports these assertions, both animal studies demonstrating causation, and any number of large human studies showing correlation. Exercise, like the practice of calorie restriction, produces sweeping changes in the operation of metabolism. Near everything is different, both in the short term following exercise, and over the long term when looking at differences between the biochemistry of a fit individual versus that a sedentary individual. This can m...
Source: Fight Aging! - November 10, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Medicine, Biotech, Research Source Type: blogs
Delegated Agency Authority to Address Chemicals of Emerging Concern: EPA ’s Strategic Use of Emergency Powers to Address PFAS Air Pollution
Robert L. Glicksman (George Washington University), Johanna Adashek (George Washington University), Delegated Agency Authority to Address Chemicals of Emerging Concern: EPA ’s Strategic Use of Emergency Powers to Address PFAS Air Pollution, 48 Harv. Envtl. L. Rev. (2024): PFAS are a... (Source: HealthLawProf Blog)
Source: HealthLawProf Blog - November 10, 2023 Category: Medical Law Authors: Katharine Van Tassel Source Type: blogs
Spotlighting SEPA for National STEM Day
The NIGMS Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program provides opportunities for pre-K-12 students from underserved communities to access STEM educational resources. SEPA grants support innovative, research-based, science education programs, furthering NIGMS’ mission to ensure a strong and diverse biomedical research workforce. SEPA projects generate resources that are mapped to state and national teaching standards for STEM and are rigorously evaluated for effectiveness; most are also available at no cost. These resources include mobile laboratories, interactive health exhibits in museums and science centers, edu...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - November 8, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: STEM Education Research Roundup SEPA Training Source Type: blogs
3D Printing In Medicine And Healthcare – The Ultimate List
3D printing has demonstrated huge potential for the future of medicine in the previous years, and its development is unstoppable. See the impressive list of 3D-printed healthcare materials and medical equipment below!
How does 3D printing in medicine work?
3D printing in medicine is part of the innovative process called additive manufacturing, which means producing three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file. How the technology works, we explained in our article on bioprinting here.
As technology evolves, researchers work on various solutions. For example, engineers from the University of Buffalo have ...
Source: The Medical Futurist - November 7, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: berci.mesko Tags: 3D Printing Biotechnology Future of Medicine Healthcare Design Medical Education Personalized Medicine 3d printed biomaterial tissue engineering Video bioprinting GC1 Innovation Source Type: blogs
Living with Glioblastoma
It ' s the end of the line for treatment. (Source: Depth-First)
Source: Depth-First - November 6, 2023 Category: Chemistry Authors: Richard L. Apodaca Source Type: blogs
The Reverse Engineer Technique to Master Productivity
Conclusion
In your pursuit of conquering laziness and procrastination, understanding the role of dopamine in your brain can be a game-changer.
By strategically outsmarting your brain with tasks that are both harder and enjoyable, you can unleash a surge of productivity that will empower you to breeze through your daily to-do list.
Remember, procrastination is a common struggle, and it's okay to confront it head-on. Implement the strategies outlined in this article, and be patient with yourself.
Break free from the grip of laziness and procrastination, unlock your full potential, and achieve your goa...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - November 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Rayen Monzer Tags: career confidence creativity featured productivity tips self-improvement Source Type: blogs
Optimizing Healthcare IT: Four Innovative Ways to Use QR Codes
The following is a guest article by Ravi Pratap, Co-Founder and CTO at Beaconstac
Technology provides the foundation of modern healthcare, with the potential to generate $410 billion in annual revenue by 2025. Efficient IT solutions in healthcare organizations ensure optimal patient care and seamless operational functionality.
One such technology professionals often overlook is the QR code. And in an era where over six billion people have smartphones, incorporating the tool in healthcare makes sense. The following article shows four practical use cases for QR codes within the healthcare IT landscape.
Managing Medical Equip...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - November 3, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Guest Author Tags: Ambulatory Clinical Communication and Patient Experience Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System IT Infrastructure and Dev Ops LTPAC Beaconstac Healthcare Asset Tracking Information Access IT Assets Medical Equipme Source Type: blogs
Deathcap mushrooms – Amanita phalloides
What makes the death cap fungus (toadstool or mushroom), Amanita phalloides, so poisonous?
Well, the primary toxin present in this fungus is alpha-amanitin. This chemical goes by the following systematic name, although you’re unlikely to see it spelled out in full in the news about the ongoing murder trial that’s in the Australian news at the moment:
2-[(1R,4S,8R,10S,13S,16S,34S)-34-[(2S)-2-Butanyl]-13-[(2R,3R)-3,4-dihydroxy-2-butanyl]-8,22-dihydroxy-27-oxido-2,5,11,14,30,33,36,39-octaoxo-27-thia-3,6,12,15,25,29,32,35,38-nonaazapentacyclo[14.12.11 .06,10.018,26.019,24]nonatriaconta-18(26),19,21,23-tetraen-4-yl]...
Source: David Bradley Sciencebase - Songs, Snaps, Science - November 2, 2023 Category: Science Authors: David Bradley Tags: Chemistry Health and Medicine Source Type: blogs
Beating Swords into Ploughshares
A returning WWII veteran takes up an unlikely field of study. (Source: Depth-First)
Source: Depth-First - November 1, 2023 Category: Chemistry Authors: Richard L. Apodaca Source Type: blogs
Growing Pains
A chaotic childhood leads to education and opportunity. (Source: Depth-First)
Source: Depth-First - October 27, 2023 Category: Chemistry Authors: Richard L. Apodaca Source Type: blogs
