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The Pathway to Genomic Medicine
Open any newspaper or Internet news link and you likely will find a story about the latest breakthrough in genetic and genomic research—information that may impact your daily life and the lives of your students. The field of genetics and genomics is influencing virtually all life science research, and will fundamentally change the practice of medicine in coming years. Maintaining current knowledge in this rapidly advancing field is a daunting—but tremendously important—task for educators. Join Dr. Richard Gibbs, Director of the Human Genome Sequencing Center at Baylor College of Medicine, as he shares insights about recent advances and new directions in this fascinating and important area of study.
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Understanding Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
MRSA, HA-MRSA, CA-MRSA. What do these acronyms mean and why are they in the news? MRSA (or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infection is caused by a particular bacteria that has evolved resistance to an entire class of antibiotics. These drugs, which include methicillin, penicillin and amoxicillin, have been the primary drugs in our arsenal against bacterial infections. In just four decades, this microbe has evolved from an easily controlled species to a major health problem. How do different antibiotics destroy S. aureus? What can we do help protect ourselves? What part do we play in creating antibiotic-resistant bacteria? Check out our latest Hot Topic for ready-to-use resources that will enable you to present and discuss this fascinating, cutting-edge issue with your classes.
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Eating in Space: Does Nutrition Matter?
We're all familiar with warning labels, but you've probably never seen one like this.
"Caution: Space travel may be hazardous to your health. While working and traveling in space, you may lose substantial calcium in your bones, your muscles may atrophy and lose mass, your body's blood volume may decrease, and you may experience an increased risk for various cancers, such as colon cancer, due to exposure to cosmic radiation."
How can we help to reduce some of the health risks confronting astronauts on space missions? Not surprisingly, simple steps we take to promote health on Earth—good nutrition, exercise, and health screenings—work in space as well. Join Dr. Joanne Lupton to find out what her team is discovering about preventing muscle and bone loss, reducing the risk of developing colon cancer, and a non-invasive early screening test to detect changes in colon cells that may lead to cancer. Learn how Dr. Lupton's research related to space flight can help people here on Earth, such those confined to bed during long illnesses or the thousands who die from colon cancer every year.
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