Archive for May, 2011
Dr. Laura Niklason on the importance of her AFAR grants for telomerase gene therapy research
At the 2009 Scientific Conference, "The Aging Heart: A Roadmap to Cardiac Independence", AFAR sat down with grantee Laura Niklason, MD, PhD, to discuss her research with telomerase gene therapy and vascular regeneration. Learn more about AFAR's grantees and the October 6the conference at http://www.afar.org.
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Dr. Laura Niklason on the importance of her AFAR grants for telomerase gene therapy research
Ethical Concerns With Genetic Engineering
A documentary on the moral and ethical questions raised by genetic engineering. This does not involve my own opinions, I'm simply stating the opinions that exist. Special thanks to Mrs
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Ethical Concerns With Genetic Engineering
OHSU’s video of new gene therapy method developed at the Oregon National Primate Research Center
Researchers at Oregon Health
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OHSU's video of new gene therapy method developed at the Oregon National Primate Research Center
Sweet Tooth Gene
Researchers have linked a specific gene difference to consuming more sugary foods. And as this ScienCentral News video explains, they even uncovered how the sweet tooth gene likely affects sugar intake. http://www.sciencentral.com
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Sweet Tooth Gene
Prof. Martinez Cruzado Lecture Part 3 "Amerindian Gene Study In Puerto Rico"
Juan Carlos Martínez Cruzado is Professor of Genetics at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus.
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Prof. Martinez Cruzado Lecture Part 3 "Amerindian Gene Study In Puerto Rico"
3. Genetic Engineering
Frontiers of Biomedical Engineering (BENG 100) Professor Saltzman introduces the elements of molecular structure of DNA such as backbone, base composition, base pairing, and directionality of nucleic acids.
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3. Genetic Engineering
Drs. Kaspar and MacKenzie discuss the promise and path forward for SMA Gene Therapy
Dr. Brian Kaspar (The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital) talks with Dr.
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Drs. Kaspar and MacKenzie discuss the promise and path forward for SMA Gene Therapy
Mendelian Genetics
A short and hopefully correct explanation of Gregor Mendel and his contribution to the study of Genetics.
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Mendelian Genetics
Research Symposium: Mork Depart – 2006 – Video 1
Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Second Annual graduate student research symposium October 20, 2006 - Targeting Lentivectors to CD34+Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs) for Gene Therapy by Leslie Bailey and Pin Wang
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Research Symposium: Mork Depart - 2006 - Video 1
IRRI: Rice genetic diversity and discovery
Hei Leung, senior scientist at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI; irri.org ), explains the Institute's program on Rice Genetic Diversity and Discovery meeting the needs of future generations for rice genetic resources. This program provides the foundation for applying rice genetic diversity in the implementation of IRRI's Strategic Plan ( irri.org )
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IRRI: Rice genetic diversity and discovery
There Shall Be Physicians for the Spirit: USC Institute for Genetic Medicine Art Gallery
The concept of the film "There Shall Be Physicians for the Spirit" is simple: There is more to life than merely being alive. Life must have meaning, purpose and beauty.
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There Shall Be Physicians for the Spirit: USC Institute for Genetic Medicine Art Gallery
Gene Therapy – Cortical Studios
We are a bioinformatics company that combines 3D animation, multimedia and scientific knowledge to meet your communication needs. With our academic background in the fields of biotechnology and molecular cellbiology and our computer expertise we provide cutting edge 3D animation productions for even the most complex projects. We translate complex scientific information into comprehensible artistic imagery in order to improve communication in the life sciences
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Gene Therapy - Cortical Studios
Wake Forest University – Regenerative Medicine
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, IRM, regenerative medicine, Anthony Atala, MD
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Wake Forest University - Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative Medicine: Pathways to Cure – Version 2.0
The Alliance for Medical Research is pleased to present a new video explaining the benefits of Stem Cell Research.
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Regenerative Medicine: Pathways to Cure - Version 2.0