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PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 19-Sep-2014 Contact: Jana Smith jana.smith@ou.edu 405-325-1322 University of Oklahoma @uofoklahoma A University of Oklahoma biology professor will study multifunctional and specialized spinal cord nerve cells that control leg movements with a National Science Foundation grant in the amount of $680,000 for the four-year project. Ari Berkowitz, professor in the Department of Biology, OU College of Arts and Sciences, will focus on the differences between the multifunctional and specialized spinal cord nerve cells to understand what neurotransmitters they use and what connections they make. Berkowitz will collaborate with the University of Glasgow in Scotland to test nervous system tissue in laboratory models. "We want to understand how the central nervous system selects and generates an appropriate movement for each circumstance. The system may rely on separate neurons specialized for each type of movement or a distributed network of multifunctional neurons. Studies suggest that the spinal cord uses a combination of multifunctional and specialized interneurons, but how it does so is unknown for limb movements," said Berkowitz. "We will assess how multifunctional spinal networks produce distinct types of limb movements and determine why spinal networks require some behaviorally specialized interneurons," Berkowitz explained. "Findings from this project will reveal the … Continue reading →

(notes on) biology A boy and his robot elephant adapt to his high school environment. By: PBS Indies … Continue reading →

9th Grade Biology: Cell Organelles - Golgi Apparatus, Vacuole Lysosome Part 5 of my cell organelle overviews for my 9th grade biology class. Covered the Golgi Apparatus, Vacuole Lysosome. Up next: Mitochondria Watch Intro to cells: http://youtu.be/Ssbp7icL2dE... By: Michael Cook … Continue reading →

What is synthetic biology and the Central Dogma of Biology ? MOOC iGEM hs Text annotated: http://x.genius.com/Igem-paris-bettencourt-team-what-are-biobricks-annotated With subs in English and Spanish! Synthetic biology is a scientific discipline where multi-gene... By: iGEM Paris Bettencourt … Continue reading →

Biology Proyect By: Mauricio Crdenas … Continue reading →

Dominion Hosts Open House For Atlantic Coast Pipeline Dominion Hosts Open House For Atlantic Coast Pipeline Updated: Thursday, September 18 2014 9:42 AM EDT2014-09-18 13:42:17 GMT Dominion held a meeting Wednesday evening at West Virginia Wesleyan College to talk about the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Dominion says that the pipeline would run from Harrison County in the southern area in the Kenslow area to North Carolina. Landowners and officials are met this evening to look at the maps so that the land owners could ask any questions they had. Dominion also had information stations set up with different maps of all the area's affected by the pipeline and officials to expl... Dominion held a meeting Wednesday evening at West Virginia Wesleyan College to talk about the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Dominion says that the pipeline would run from Harrison County in the southern area in the Kenslow area to North Carolina. Landowners and officials are met this evening to look at the maps so that the land owners could ask any questions they had. Dominion also had information stations set up with different maps of all the area's affected by the pipeline and officials to expl... Updated: Thursday, September 18 2014 12:10 … Continue reading →

We are seeking to appoint for January 2015 a well-qualified teacher to take responsibility for the leadership of Biology and assist in the management of the Science Faculty in this large 11 - 19 school. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious teacher to work in a well-resourced and supportive Faculty with opportunities to teach Science and lead Biology across all three key stages. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a passion for Biology, a keen interest in working with young people and a commitment to ensuring that all students achieve well in the subject. Plume School is a friendly and supportive school where the professional development of all our staff is given a very high priority. In January 2014 Ofsted confirmed Plume as a 'good' school in all areas and acknowledged our strong community links. Plume School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, together with the receipt of references. Visits to the school are welcome. For full details and an application form, please visit our website at http://www.plume.essex.sch.uk. Closing date: … Continue reading →

Photo Courtesy of The University of Akron Marketing and Communications Department Assistant Professor Jordan Renna and students take the ALS Ice-Bucket Challenge By Michelle DeShon, Writer September 17, 2014 Filed under News, Showcase Over 100 liters of ice-cold water plummeted onto students and faculty of the Department of Biology who took the ALS Ice-Bucket Challenge. Assistant Professor of Biology, Jordan M. Renna and students in the Neuroscience in Health and Disease class also donated $730 to raise awareness for ALS. Renna was nominated to do the challenge, but he thought he could make a bigger splash if more people joined him. He let students vote anonymously to see if they would like to take part in the challenge. Renna told the students that doing the challenge was not for a grade and not for extra credit. The vast majority of the class voted yes. The professor emphasized that the students were the ones who pushed participation in the challenge. He said that it would not have been possible without their generosity. The students raised $365, which the Department of Biology staff matched, resulting in $730. The professor nominated Kent State Universitys Department of Biological Sciences and all neuroscience classes in … Continue reading →

9th Grade Biology: Cell Organelles - Rough Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum Part 4 of my cell organelle overviews for my 9th grade biology class. Covered the Rough Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum. Up next: Golgi Apparatus, Vacuoles Lysosomes Watch Intro to cells:... By: Michael Cook … Continue reading →

BIOLOGY 1200 LAB This is our groups video from the Clemson Experimental Forest Lab. By: Gabrielle Moss … Continue reading →