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Plasmids | Genetics | Biology

Thu, 05 Dec 2013 16:47:24 -0600

To purchase this program please visit http://www.greatpacificmedia.com/ Segment from the program Biotechnology: Engineering Genomes. DVD Description Our Biotechnology DVD first looks at major research areas in biotechnology such as the Human Genome Project and the various forms of recombinant DNA technology that produce transgenic plants and animals. The program then goes on to look at the tools used by biotechnologists such as restriction enzymes, plasmids, vector and vector less insertion of genes into genomes, and the production of genes via polymerase chain reactions. The program then concludes by looking at the future of biotechnology and some of the environmental, economic, and ethical issues raised by biotech.

Systems Biology Lecture 1

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 09:44:49 -0600

Living cells are a special form of condensed matter, matter that has been optimized by evolution to perform functions. Are there laws of nature that govern living matter, that stem from the 'need' to function? Are there common design-principles shared by living systems and human-made objects that perform functions, such as machines, circuitry and software? This course discusses theoretical concepts and analysis of biological networks. We discuss gene- and protein-circuits as computational devices, and approaches for analysis of large networks. The theoretical discussion is accompanied by examples of well-studied model systems. Prof. Uri Alon, Weizmann Institute of Science (length 1.5 hours)

TEDMED Great Challenges: Genomics and Medicine: Where promise meets clinical practice

Fri, 22 Nov 2013 12:05:32 -0600

November 21, 2013 - NHGRI Director Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D, hosted the TEDMED Google+ Hangout to discuss genomic medicine with an all-star cast that includes Carlos Bustamante, James Evans, Amy McGuire and Sharon Terry. More: http://www.tedmed.com/greatchallenges

Fertilization (Conception)

Fri, 22 Nov 2013 03:00:35 -0600

View more AMAZING medical animations at http://www.nucleuslibrary.com To download FREE medical animations of pregnancy and birth, visit http://www.prenateperl.com/yt2012 This 3D medical animation shows human fertilization, also known as conception. Fertilization is the epic story of a single sperm facing incredible odds to unite with an egg and form a new human life. The sperm's journey is visualized with rich detail and narrative to convey a fresh understanding of a classic physiological tale. This medical animation portrays the process of human fertilization. Shown at a cellular level magnification, sperm struggle through many obstacles in the female reproductive tract to reach the egg. Visualized at the molecular level, genetic material from the egg and a single sperm combines to form a new human being.

Why neuroinformatics?

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 10:33:46 -0600

Why does neuroscience need neuroinformatics? Watch this 3 min video to find out! The mission of the International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility (INCF) is to facilitate the work of neuroscientists around the world, and to catalyze and coordinate the global development of neuroinformatics. Thank you to all featured community members for collaborating with our team in making this video! Special thanks to: - The Neuroscience department at the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. - The PDC Center for High-Performance Computing at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden. - The Neurological X-ray Clinic at the Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden. Production company: Vimago (http://vimago.se/en) About INCF The International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility (INCF), together with its 17 member countries, coordinates collaborative informatics infrastructure for neuroscience data integration and manages scientific programs to develop standards for data sharing, analysis, modeling and simulation in order to catalyze insights into brain function in health and disease. For press inquiries about INCF please contact: beatriz.martin@incf.org

The Cat: evolution, domestication and Genome 10k

Sun, 10 Nov 2013 14:33:56 -0600

A public lecture by Dr Stephen J O'Brien at the UCD Earth Institute, University College Dublin, Ireland. Dr O'Brien is a world leading molecular biologist and dedicated conservationist who uses the tools of molecular biology to help protect endangered species and understand devastating diseases such as cancer and AIDS. He received his PhD in Genetics from Cornell University, USA, in 1971. He then joined the prestigious National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health as a post-doc in 1971 and, there, served as Founder and Chief of the Laboratory of Genomic Diversity from 1986-2011. In December 2011, he joined the Theodosius Dobzhansky Center for Genome Bioinformatics, St. Petersburg State University, Russia, as Chief Scientific Officer. Convinced of the utility of exploring diverse species to advance our understanding of the human genome, Dr O'Brien and his team have assembled over 62,000 animal and 424,000 human tissue/DNA specimens, facilitating wide-ranging studies of disease gene associations, species adaptation and natural history. His research interests and expertise span human and comparative genomics, genetic epidemiology, HIV/AIDS, retro-virology, bioinformatics biodiversity and species conservation. Dr O'Brien is best known for documenting the remarkable genetic uniformity of African cheetahs, resolving the mammalian tree of life, describing heretofore unrecognized species of Orangutans, African forest elephants, and Bornean clouded leopards. He is credited with the discovery of CCR5 delta 32, the first of 20 human AIDS restriction genes, which imparts natural immunity to HIV. He is the one of the founders of the Genome 10K initiative, has published over 750 leading research papers, written multiple books and is adjunct professor in over 12 international leading universities. The UCD Earth Institute, University College Dublin, is a multidisciplinary research and education centre with a focus on creating and sharing new knowledge. We aim to contribute to sustainable solutions for many of the pressing Earth-related problems affecting societies now and in the near future.

University of California, Irvine - Center for Complex Biological Systems

Mon, 04 Nov 2013 17:10:29 -0600

The University of California Irvine's Center for Complex Biological Systems got its start just as there was a revolution in biology. Systems Biology requires that scientists work across many disciplines including engineering, physics and mathematics. The Center specializes in helping form the kinds of teams that will propel biological research into the future. It is also proud to be able to train students in the new interdisciplinary approach. http://ccbs.uci.edu

Sharing a million genomes: Yves Moreau at TEDxbrussels

Sun, 03 Nov 2013 19:04:25 -0600

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

If your genes revealed you would get a disease, would you want to know?

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 19:35:31 -0500

A massive, groundbreaking new study underway at Kaiser Permanente and the University of California San Francisco may shed light one day on the genetic roots of diseases such as Parkinson's, cancer, Alzheimer's. We asked people in San Francisco's Union Square for their take on this question: If a genetic test revealed you were at high risk for getting a disease, would want to know?

GenePeeks: Protecting our Children

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 17:54:47 -0500

GenePeeks is a genetic information company with a mission to help families protect the next generation. Our patent-pending technology reduces the risk of more than 600 severe, pediatric diseases by digitally weaving together the DNA of prospective parents and analyzing thousands of "digital babies" pre-pregnancy. Our initial focus is the donor sperm industry, where we help sperm bank clients avoid donor matches that carry a high risk of passing on life-threatening and life-altering diseases. GenePeeks was founded by Princeton genetics professor Lee Silver and Anne Morriss, an entrepreneur and mother whose first child was born with a rare disease that could have been identified with GenePeeks technology. For more information, please visit www.genepeeks.com.