Category Archives: Biology

Biology 1A – Lecture 8: Regulation of Enzymatic Activity – Video


03-02-2012 13:07 General Biology Lecture Continue reading

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Quantum biology and Ockham's razor

(PhysOrg.com) — In a paper just published in Nature Chemistry, a team of University of Bristol scientists explores whether new models or concepts are needed to tackle one of the 'grand challenges' of chemical biology: understanding enzyme catalysis. Continue reading

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Plant and Microbial Biology 160 – Lecture 8 – Video


03-02-2012 15:27 Plant Molecular Genetics Continue reading

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That’s Why Carbon Is A Tramp – Video


30-01-2012 12:16 And thus begins the most revolutionary biology course in history. Continue reading

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Lafayette Jeff biology teacher 'blown away' by nomination

Last fall, when Joe Ruhl, a Jefferson High School biology teacher, learned he was one of 30 educators in North America up for a prestigious award, he was surprised.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=biology&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Two top universities join hands to offer new degree courses

Two new collaborative undergraduate degrees between CMU-Q and WCMC-Q in the biological sciences and computational biology were introduced at a joint press conference by Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (WCMC-Q) and Qatar Foundation on Thursday. Participants discussed the programmes, the importance of the collaboration, and their benefits to Qatar. Continue reading

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Why do cells age? Discovery of extremely long-lived proteins may provide insight into cell aging and neurodegenerative …

One of the big mysteries in biology is why cells age. Continue reading

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Lafayette Jeff biology teacher 'blown away' by nomination

Last fall, when Joe Ruhl, a Jefferson High School biology teacher, learned he was one of 30 educators in North America up for a prestigious award, he was surprised. Continue reading

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Biology at Webster University – Video


03-08-2011 09:09 Sophomores Kevin Chau and Lisa Adden describe the advantages of studying biology at Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri. Continue reading

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Report: CMU biology department sees growth, chairman believes med school had impact

The chairman also said the department endorsed a vote of no confidence in the president and provost. Continue reading

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Genomic Health Presents Results Furthering Understanding of Biology of Prostate Cancer at the 2012 Genitourinary …

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Genomic Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GHDX – News) today announced results from a large clinical study in prostate cancer evaluating the relationship of microRNAs, a novel class of biomarkers, to clinical outcomes for patients with early-stage prostate cancer. The data, presented at the 2012 Genitourinary (GU) Cancers Symposium, contribute to a greater understanding of prostate cancer biology by assessing the ability of specific microRNAs and genes to predict aggressive disease as part of the company's prostate cancer research and development program. Continue reading

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Biology student earns top score at competition

Two Texas Tech biology students, Wail Amor, a doctoral student from Lubbock, and Ann Marie Scott, a junior cell and molecular biology major placed first and second, respectively at the annual America Society for Microbiology, Texas Branch meeting. The students received the awards for their poster presentations Continue reading

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Biology, health departments concerned with university collaboration over CMED

Concerns about collaboration efforts with the developing College of Medicine are growing within the university’s Physician Assistant Program and Department of Biology. As CMED faces a decision based on an evaluation from the Liason Committee on Medical Education for preliminary accreditation, the related academic departments hope to be better incorporated Continue reading

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Sharon Phillips named Oklahoma Outstanding Biology Teacher 2011

  Sharon Phillips, Vanoss High School biology teacher and science supervisor, is the recipient of the 2011 Outstanding Biology Teacher for Oklahoma.   Continue reading

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Bogus biology teacher faked qualifications and worked as chief examiner for an A-Level board

Julia Rawlinson, pictured, duped her bosses by using a computer to forge a degree, doctorate and teaching certificates. She was caught by Westlands School in Torquay, Devon. Continue reading

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Biology 1A – Lecture 6: Cellular metabolism and catalysts – Video


30-01-2012 12:55 General Biology Lecture Continue reading

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Maned Wolf Pups Born At Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (PHOTO)

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Biology 1B – Lecture 6: Cells, Tissues – Video


30-01-2012 12:52 General Biology Continue reading

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Test scores up in biology, down slightly in English, Algebra I

High school test scores in biology went up in the Alamance-Burlington School System during the first half of 2011-12, while declining slightly in English and Algebra I compared to the first half of 2010-11. The percentage of students achieving what the state considers proficiency in biology was 86.2 percent in the fall, up from 79.1 a year earlier. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in English was 81.6 percent, down less than a percentage point from 82.1 percent a year earlier Continue reading

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ISCB honors CMU professor with Overton Prize

Published on January 31, 2012 at 2:18 AM The International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB) has awarded its Overton Prize for outstanding accomplishment to Ziv Bar-Joseph, associate professor in Carnegie Mellon University's Lane Center for Computational Biology and Machine Learning Department. The Overton Prize is awarded annually to an early- to mid-career scientist who has made a significant contribution to the field of computational biology Continue reading

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