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Biochemistry Poem: Cure

Andrew Zhai Biology and Life Sciences, Communication, Education and Outreach, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
written by Umayeer Milky header by Hedy Liu CAR T-cell cancer therapy— survival strategy: find the heaviest weaponry in the nanoscale arsenal of the anatomy; make gene edits, grow in the laboratory. In the body, a retroviral delivery; haywire artillery, erratic toxicity: not sepsis, but a cytokine storm to harness the elements, hit the target. “cured …

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Freddie the Rescue Dog and How Dogs Save Us with Grant Hayter-Menzies

Zazie Todd Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Zazie and Kristi are joined by Grant Hayter-Menzies to talk about his book, Freddie: The Rescue Dog Who Rescued Me.By Zazie Todd PhD.Watch episode 16 of The Pawsitive Post in Conversation below or on Youtube, listen below or via your favourite podcast app (including Apple, Spotify), or scroll down to read highlights.      About this...

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A summary of recent discoveries advancing the understanding and treatment of hemophilia

Jenny Ryan Biology and Life Sciences, General Science, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
A summary of recent discoveries advancing the understanding and treatment of hemophilia Transfusion Blood Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Dr. Travis Sztainert Hemophilia is a rare bleeding disorder that undermines blood's regular clotting mechanism. There are two types of hemophilia, known as hemophilia A and hemophilia B, which are caused by a shortage or lack of...

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Assembloids to model sensory neurological pathways

Various bloggers Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Diagram courtesy of Dr. Sergiu Paşca, Stanford University In current organoid technologies, human pluripotent stem cells are guided to differentiate into 3D structures that resemble the corresponding human in-vivo organ, which allows researchers the opportunity to study the organ’s specific cells and function. However, organoids are limited by their inability to mimic circuits or interactions...

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Companion Animal Psychology Book Club April 2024

Zazie Todd Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
“A wonderful, unusual, and healing book, full of wisdom and compassion.”—Sy Montgomery.By Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.This month, the Animal Book Club is reading Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter by E.B. Bartels.From the publisher,“An unexpected,...

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Blood Efficiency Accelerator Award Program helping team establish national best practices for out-of-hospital transfusions

Jenny Ryan Biology and Life Sciences, General Science, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Blood Efficiency Accelerator Award Program helping team establish national best practices for out-of-hospital transfusions Organs and Tissues Plasma Stem Cells Transfusion Blood Tuesday, April 09, 2024 Abby Wolfe Canadian Blood Services has multiple competitive funding programs open to Canadian researchers that pursue projects related to our research priorities. Since 2017, Canadian Blood Services’ Blood Efficiency...

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The Pet Professional Guild Australia Conference

Zazie Todd Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Will I see you down under? (part 2).Photo: Mudassir Ali/PexelsBy Zazie Todd PhDI’ll be presenting at the Pet Professional Guild Australia conference in Sydney which runs from 14-16 June.The conference takes place at Rydges World Square in Sydney, with some practical workshops on the 14th at St. Ives Showgrounds.My talks will be on:From fearful to...

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Regenerative Medicine News Under the Microscope – February and March 2024

Various bloggers Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Regenerative Medicine News Under the Microscope is back! Thank you all for your patience as I wrapped up my PhD; the hiatus is officially over. We’re celebrating the return of this feature with a double header covering regenerative medicine research highlights from both February and March. Representative amniotic fluid-derived lung organoids. Cells are immunofluorescently stained...

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The Association of Professional Dog Trainers New Zealand Conference

Zazie Todd Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Will I see you down under? (part 1).Photo: Makalu/PixabayBy Zazie Todd PhDI’ll be presenting at the New Zealand Association of Professional Dog Trainers conference in June.The conference takes place 8th – 9th June at the Silverstream Retreat, Lower Hutt, near Wellington. This year’s theme is Steady Paws, Calm Minds.I’ll be giving three talks at the...

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Companion Animal Psychology Turns 12

Zazie Todd Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
A twelfth anniversary is time to celebrate and to say thank you.Photo: Veronika 7833/ShutterstockBy Zazie Todd PhDCompanion Animal Psychology blog is 12 years old today. A 12th anniversary is symbolized by silk and fine linen, hence the accompanying photo of a Pembroke Welsh Corgi sleeping amongst some beautiful fabrics.12 years is a milestone that not...

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