Science Hangouts Modeling neurodevelomental disorders with stem cells and brain organoids Top Stories Depression changes structure of the brain How physical exercise prevents dementia New Harmless Radiopaque Glue to Seal Bleeding and Guide Surgery New animal models for hepatitis C developed! Alternate energy switch in the cells identified! Neuroscience/Psychology Depression changes structure of the brain How physical exercise prevents dementia Cannabinoids generated from omega-fatty acids have anti-inflammatory effects! Bacteria found in Alzheimer's brains Cancer How blood vessels slow down and accelerate tumor growth New device detects tumor cells in blood Detection of early pancreatic cancer blood markers! Diet rich in tomatoes cuts skin cancer in half in mice Diabetes/Obesity Tiny cellular antennae key to fat formation in muscle Altering gut bacteria pathways may stimulate fat tissue to prevent obesity Scientists find link between brain inflammation and obesity in mice Gut bacteria can help to predict how the body will respond to fatty foods Gallery Microbiology & Virology New animal models for hepatitis C developed! New test distinguishes Zika from similar viral infections Bacteria passed between generations are more beneficial than environmentally transmitted! Bacteria found in Alzheimer's brains Biochemistry Protein may protect against heart attack New class of lipid messengers, elovanoids, identified! Tiny cellular antennae key to fat formation in muscle Strength 'genes' identified! Plant Biology Bacteria passed between generations are more beneficial than environmentally transmitted! Genetic engineering tool generates antioxidant-rich purple rice A cheap and simple way to help plants fight drought Broccoli extract controls glucose levels in type 2-diabetes Gallery Stem cells Stem cells can deliver cancer killing viruses to metastatic tumors in preclinical models Cell manipulation with programmable peptide DNA hybrids Growing cells remix their genes Artificial bile ducts grown in lab & transplanted into mice could help treat liver disease Health Science Depression changes structure of the brain How physical exercise prevents dementia New Harmless Radiopaque Glue to Seal Bleeding and Guide Surgery Alternate energy switch in the cells identified! Technology Depression changes structure of the brain A noninvasive measure to identify dangerous blood vessel plaques Storing and replaying a movie encoded in bacterial genome A newer and better way to determine cellular age! Gallery Advisors Gary Baker Esq., MT, Managing Director Quine IP Law Group Mr. Jim Cendoma Serial Entrepreneur, USA Dr. Kinnari Sathe Science Writer Mr. Meghdut Sengupta R.C.C. Institute of technology India Dr. Melissa Rowland-Goldsmith Assistant Professor Chapman University, CA, USA Dr. Ram C Mishra PhD, Post Doc Associate at University of Georgia, Athens, GA Dr. Rishikesh Pandey PhD, Postdoctoral Associate MIT, Cambridge, USA Dr.Sarika Sinha D.Phil, Assistant Professor Nirma University, India Dr. Suryatheja Ananthula University of Louisiana at Monroe Dr. Urmi Bajpai Associate Professor Acharya Narendra Dev College University of Delhi Immunology New animal models for hepatitis C developed! New test distinguishes Zika from similar viral infections Cannabinoids generated from omega-fatty acids have anti-inflammatory effects! Stem cells can deliver cancer killing viruses to metastatic tumors in preclinical models Developmental Biology Epigenetics between the generations Experimental Zika vaccine protects fetus against infection and birth defects Children's visual engagement is heritable and altered in autism Antibiotics taken late in pregnancy can increase risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in offspring Genetics Epigenetics between the generations New way to stop motor neuron disease! Drug discovery using big-data! Strength 'genes' identified! Gallery
