Science Hangouts Modeling neurodevelomental disorders with stem cells and brain organoids Top Stories Direct link between calcium and cholesterol found! Brain hypothalamic stem cells found to control aging First bio-compatible ion current battery invented! Genetics of lean body mass Virulent E.coli neutralizes copper by taking it-up! Neuroscience/Psychology Brain hypothalamic stem cells found to control aging Generous people live happier lives Neural stem cell fate decider identified! Depression changes structure of the brain Cancer A cysteine protease mediates radiation-induced bystander effects! Pancreatic tumors manipulate the cross talk between immune cells to prevent attack! How blood vessels slow down and accelerate tumor growth New device detects tumor cells in blood 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 Virulent E.coli neutralizes copper by taking it-up! 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! Biochemistry Direct link between calcium and cholesterol found! Genetics of lean body mass Protein may protect against heart attack New class of lipid messengers, elovanoids, 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 Brain hypothalamic stem cells found to control aging Neural stem cell fate decider identified! Stem cells can deliver cancer killing viruses to metastatic tumors in preclinical models Cell manipulation with programmable peptide DNA hybrids Health Science Direct link between calcium and cholesterol found! Genetics of lean body mass Generous people live happier lives Antibiotic-releasing polymer may help eradicate joint implant infection Technology First bio-compatible ion current battery invented! Genetics of lean body mass Human antibodies in the lab! Depression changes structure of the brain 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 Human antibodies in the lab! Pancreatic tumors manipulate the cross talk between immune cells to prevent attack! New animal models for hepatitis C developed! New test distinguishes Zika from similar viral infections 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 Genetics of lean body mass Epigenetics between the generations New way to stop motor neuron disease! Drug discovery using big-data! Gallery
