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Internal War Zone
May 22, 2013 3:59 PM by Michael Jones
The more we learn about our own bodies, the more it seems like there’s just an endless war going on in there. Scientists have long since known about helpful bacteria inside of our bodies that help prevent infections, but an article from Medical News Today Read More...
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Knowing
May 8, 2013 11:51 AM by Michael Jones
ADVANCE Discourse: Lab Knowing Let’s forget about money for a second. I know that can be difficult – what, with all of those pesky adult responsibilities and everything, but bare with me. If money wasn’t an object, and your physician wanted to order a Read More...
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Feelings and Brain Scans
April 24, 2013 12:41 PM by Michael Jones
During a hospital visit, a doctor will often ask about pain, but how can it be better calculated beyond just words? A story from NPR followed researchers led by Tor Wager, PhD, associate professor of psychology and neuroscience from the University of Read More...
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Stem Cells and ALS
April 17, 2013 6:31 PM by Michael Jones
Most of us know amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) by its other name, Lou Gehrig’s disease. After a recent preliminary trial at Emory University yielded positive results, a phase II trial has been approved by the FDA. An article from Newswise described Read More...
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Of Mice and Rats
April 12, 2013 4:16 PM by Michael Jones
I’ve discussed the introduction of human genes into test mice before , but apparently rats are showing much more promise in Alzheimer’s research. A recent article from NPR discussed the need for a better model for humans in the study and, potentially, Read More...
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Univercell Builder
April 5, 2013 4:46 PM by Michael Jones
The introduction of new drugs that combat disease and infection at the genetic level has been a landmark breakthrough, both for laboratory science as well as for patient treatment plans. Cell-based therapeutics, on the other hand, stand to become influential Read More...
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"Bedless Hospitals"
April 3, 2013 1:10 PM by Michael Jones
The introduction of two new hospital facilities in the US marks the beginning of a shift in the healthcare industry. According to a recent news release from Dark Daily, a nationwide change from inpatient- to outpatient-based treatment approaches has resulted Read More...
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In the Genes
March 27, 2013 4:41 PM by Michael Jones
The ethical implications of genetic sequencing are really only just beginning to be fully realized, and these questions continue to contribute to the growing debate over information provided by the human genome. A recent story from NPR chronicled Henrietta Read More...
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The Fine Print
March 20, 2013 4:43 PM by Michael Jones
I remember when the Body Worlds Exhibit came to my local museum. I couldn’t believe it -- those were real people. My dad laughed when I told him about it and said, “That’s why you really have to read the fine print when you sign up to be an organ donor.” Read More...
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T-cells, Bee Cells
March 13, 2013 4:17 PM by Michael Jones
It seems like bees have been all over the news lately. Even if a story isn’t directly about them, it somehow seems to find a way to relate. A recent story from Newswise cited the similarities between honey bees and human T-cells, which have apparently Read More...
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Barefoot Blues
March 6, 2013 5:05 PM by Michael Jones
Whether working at the bench or on the floor, clinical laboratorians tend to be on their feet a lot. Recently, there’s been a fad going around supporting minimalist sneakers -- you’ve probably seen a pair. They’re the ones that have places for your toes Read More...
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Steady Hands
March 1, 2013 4:03 PM by Michael Jones
In what has to have been one of the most fun research studies in the history of academia, 21 surgical residents had to play video games on the Nintendo Wii “for an hour a day, five days a week, for four weeks” during their residency. In an article on Read More...
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Bionic Hand Can Feel
February 27, 2013 4:35 PM by Michael Jones
Oh, yes. You read that correctly. It seems a Swiss researcher’s recent development in prosthetics has brought us just a little bit closer to a Star Wars level of innovation. According to an article from NBC News, the prosthetic limb is a usable appendage Read More...
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Here’s Something to Brighten Your Day
February 8, 2013 2:42 PM by Michael Jones
A few months ago, I read about a children’s hospital in London where the window washers are contractually obligated to dress up like superheroes as they clean the building. The hospital is Evelina Children’s Hospital, and the idea behind its design was Read More...
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M&Ms and Evolution
February 6, 2013 3:53 PM by Michael Jones
For most of history, our ancestors have resorted to gluttony as a means of survival if they sensed hard times ahead. As a result, our modern day instincts are still hardwired to tell us to consume more calories in preparation for times of scarcity, even Read More...
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