If you’ve clicked the stylized Google logo today you’ll be led to the page of Dorothy Hodgkin, who was a British biochemist is credited with the development of protein crystallography! For the confirmation of the structure of Vitamin B12, she … Continue reading
We’re finally getting some long awaited sun on this campus! This made me think about how vitamin D was discussed by the Lipid group on Wednesday (which by the way was a great presentation)! Again, this goes along with a … Continue reading
I also wanted to congratulate all of you for your wonderful presentations this past week. They were both biochemically sound and insightful and also extremely creative in a variety of ways. I couldn’t have asked for a better wrap up … Continue reading
This past week of presentations has really hit home for me the idea that incorporating art (in the form of a play such as Sherlock and Dr. No-it-all!) or music (in the form of a beautiful Nucleosome song!) or art … Continue reading
Recently, my mom went to donate blood and was told her iron levels were too low. She has since been advised to eat foods rich in Vitamin C. So the question arises… why does Vitamin C aid in iron absorption? … Continue reading
Had any of you heard of this? Apparently male researchers stress out their mice! http://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/male-researchers-stress-out-lab-rodents This naturally means that depending on who is doing the research, results may be altered! LOL, and apparently men smell bad… “The stress men … Continue reading
I just wanted to make a quick post to say how much I enjoyed working with you all! I look forward to seeing you again in Biochem II!
Article links: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/06/health/study-gives-hope-of-altering-genes-to-repel-hiv.html http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/06/health/second-success-raises-hope-for-a-way-to-rid-babies-of-hiv.html?hp&_r=1 You might have already seen this, but scientists have treated a second baby for HIV. Research for an HIV cure is underway using “gene editing”. The protein that the virus binds to to infect a cell is … Continue reading
I have thoroughly enjoyed watching the presentations we have had this week. Apart from getting a recap of everything we have learned in class this semester, I have laughed and simply been in awe of the creativity that this class … Continue reading
The other day, my older brother came to Boston for a business trip and we met for dinner. We caught up on his work and my classes- and how much I love biochem! He was happy for me but seemed … Continue reading