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New Technique Makes Cells Resistant To HIV

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California have successfully found a way to tether HIV-fighting antibodies to immune cells, creating a cell population resistant to the virus. Undergoing experiments in laboratories the resistant cells replaced diseased cells and stopped the spread of infection. In

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COMMUNICATION ETIQUETTE

Technology has made it so we can communicate with anyone from anywhere with the click of a button. This convenience can sometimes lead people to make simple mistakes. How you communicate with others in the work place can greatly affect how people perceive you in

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Alcohol Dependence – Which Path Does Your Brain Take?

THE STUDY compares alcohol-dependent brains and non-dependent brains of rats. THE OBSERVATIONS showed two different brain signaling pathways when the rats were given alcohol.  Both pathways led to the central amygdala (CeA) increasing its activity in the mice.  THE TWO PATHWAYS are caused by “a

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How To Answer- Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?

This question can seem daunting but it doesn’t have to be as challenging as you think. Impress the interviewer by considering the following four criteria and answering the questions.  Then apply your erudition in your answer. Show Your Ambition: What are your goals? What you

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Prodrugs Continue to Show Encouraging Results in Fighting Solid Tumors

Prodrugs are medications that only activate once inside the body.  The conversion happens once the inactive drug is triggered.  The metabolized drug is then able to undergo its pharmacological activity.  Prodrugs can help reduce toxicity, increase bioavailability, reduce other drug interactions, and various other benefits.

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David M. Sabatini, M.D., Ph.D., Wins 2017 Lurie Prize

David M. Sabatini Wins 2017 Lurie Prize

David Sabatini David M. Sabatini received the fifth annual Lurie Prize in Biomedical Sciences for his discovery of the mTOR (mechanistic target of rapamycin) cellular pathway as a key regulator of growth and metabolism in response to nutrients. Dr. Sabatini’s research has identified the specific protein

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