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Dr. Stephen L. Macknik, Ph.D., is the director of the Laboratory of Behavioral Neurophysiology at the Barrow Neurological Institute, in Phoenix, AZ. His research interests are to explain the neural underpinnings of visual and olfactory perception in the brain. His primary interest in sensory processing is to understand how networks of neuronal cells in the […]UA Clinical trial for detection of MRSA leads to FDA approval
The University of ArizonaResearch Team Identifies New Alzheimer’s Gene
Research Team Identifies New AlzheimerTGen study identifying alteration in gene associated with uterine cancer lays groundwork for more targeted therapies
Researchers at the Translational Genomics Research Institute announced the discovery of previously unrecognized alterations in a gene called FGFR2 in a subset of endometrial cancers, the most common gynecologic cancer in the United States. The mutations in FGFR2 result in uncontrolled cell division, a hallmark of cancer. The findings, reported by TGen and research colleagues […]Two-week forensics course for Tucson students and teachers begins Wednesday
[Source: Rachel Hamilton, Tucson Citizen] — A University of Arizona science program is offering high school students, college freshmen and grade-school teachers an opportunity for an intensive, two-week forensics course. “Forensics: The Science Detectives” is offered by the Arizona Research Laboratories, an interdisciplinary program run by UA research science departments, with the Tucson Police Crime […]Mayo Clinic – Spread of breast cancer to lungs in asthma patients may be prevented by use of common inhalers
Researchers at Mayo Clinic in Arizona suggest there may be a link between asthma and the spread of cancer in breast cancer patients. Importantly, using available inhaler medications could reduce potential metastasis to the lungs in breast cancer patients who have asthma. The study was conducted in mice and supported by examination of breast cancer […]Raytheon touts math, science
[Source: Carol Peck, Guest columnist, Arizona Republic] — When you think of the Raytheon Co. in Tucson, you automatically think of an industry leader in defense and space technologies. However, thanks to their incredible partnership with Sunnyside Unified School District in Tucson, you can add to the list making a significant difference in the lives […]Rodel announces Fall 2007 promising student teachers
The Rodel Charitable Foundation of Arizona is pleased to announce that 41 Fall 2007 Rodel Promising Student Teachers have been chosen from the University of Arizona and Arizona State University at the West, Polytechnic and Tempe campuses. Each semester, Rodel interviews future educators who want to apply their talents in the most challenging schools. The […]For information about Bioscience, please contact:
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