#biomedical sciences

[she-posts-nerdy-stuff]

Why is the most recent paper I can find specifically dedicated to human stomach anatomy from 2005 and shut behind a paywall why are we gate keeping the anatomy of the stomach

I have a textbook so all is well, but still

[mindblowingscience]

Researchers identify 'unicorn' defense mechanism that protects bacteria from antibiotics

Researchers at McMaster University have discovered unique characteristics of a mechanism used by bacteria to resist an important class of an

Researchers at McMaster University have discovered unique characteristics of a mechanism used by bacteria to resist an important class of antibiotics. The new research, published in Nature Chemical Biology, shows that resistance to aminoglycoside drugs—used to treat a variety of infections—is far more complex than initially thought. Lead investigator Gerry Wright, professor of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences at McMaster, says his lab observed never-before-seen versatility in ApmA, a long-studied bacterial resistance gene. The research showed that the gene can uncharacteristically enable bacteria to perform different functions against different antibiotics. Of the hundred-or-more aminoglycoside resistance enzymes known to researchers, Wright says only this one has exhibited such nimble behavior. "It's a unicorn," he says. "It looks different, it operates differently, and it belongs to an entirely different family of enzymes. It's completely different from all of the resistance mechanisms that we associate with this class of antibiotic."

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[nerdie-faerie]

I understand why I have to cite my sources, but what if I was omnipotent?

[dogtorari]

Today we finished our lab 8 & 9 which were to use selective and differential test media to build a biochemical reaction profile for our gram negative and gram positive bacterias.

Here are our samples and what our growths look like! We also made some slides and when I come back from spring break, I will post what they look like under the microscope!

Gram positive bacterias include: staph. Aureus, staph. Epidermis, Micrococcus luteus, & enterococcus faecalis.

Gram negative bacterias include: E. Coli, Proteus Vulgaris, Salmonella Typhimurium, and Serratia Marscens.

[paperandcaffeine]

Realistic version of what my desk & to do list looks like. I’ve spent the past two weeks or so trying to focus on my dissertation and in doing so have neglected literally everything else. Love a game of catch up in my very last semester 😍

[tinted-neuro]

2.10.2020

My first two days as a grad student started out with meetings. One with my supervisor yesterday and a general lab meeting and journal club earlier this morning. I also baked a cake yesterday simply because it’s been two weeks since I baked/made anything. I’ll still be working from home at the moment, and my main task right now is to prepare a lit review on galanin receptors.

I had a moment of epiphany, where I linked and hypothesised on my project, figuring out what ifs and building up from them. It started with a gap in my readings and I poured through the reviews and articles but couldn’t find an answer. It felt good and kept me wide awake (normally, that’s good, but it was 12am, so). When I asked my supervisor about it, she just smiled and said, “Well, that’s what you’ll be looking into.” It felt nice hearing it from her.

I’m also watching something at the moment and I have to recommend it. An anime called Your Lie in April. I cried watching one of the episodes the other day.

[mednerdblr]

it’s been a minute since i posted on here! i’ve been using my studygram a lot more but i’m going to try and do both! i’m studying for my last genetics exam of the semester today and just trying to push through to the end of this weird semester/year :) today i’m drinking a hazelnut latte which i made using my stovetop bialetti moka (which i am addicted to now)

[tryingtostudyreally]

🌼27/07/2020🌼

Over the weekend, I finally discovered the appeal of my mum's small teapot. I personally didn't like using it because I was using a normal-sized mug, which meant the teapot lasted for about 2 cups. Which isn't really fun for me. But then I remembered! We have smaller cups! And now I get several cups that lasts me the day. Why is this better? I can't explain it but I just like it. Details. Today, I have coffee again. But I added cocoa powder. Thought it will miraculously taste more chocolate, I was sort of aiming for mocha. Nope. So this was a failed experiment. Maybe I needed more cocoa powder.

I have my online graduation later today. I'm still not sure how they're doing it, though I think they will just broadcast videos sent in by students. We'll see.

Finally, I recommend listening to Lee Hi's new song, HOLO. She's such a beautiful singer and this song is really comforting.