I first met JB* when the receptionist at the clinic called to tell me that a patient was asking to see me. His name did not ring a bell, and on a quick review of my patient schedule for the week, his name did not appear. I went to the waiting room to see if… Read More »
In the United States, the health of African-Americans lags behind most other racial minority groups. Compared to whites, black men and women face higher risks of chronic illness, infection, and injuries. Taken altogether, the average life span for African Americans is six years less compared to whites. If we can begin to acknowledge that health outcomes are often… Read More »
Nori, (Japanese for edible seaweed) is produced from Porphyra, a type of seaweed and is widely used in Japan. In that country, three hundred and fifty thousand tons of Nori are produced from over 220 square miles of the sea. The value of this crop is estimated to be in the billions of dollars! This makes… Read More »
High content screening, or HCS, refers to the process in the biotechnology sector that focuses on using images of cells in drug discovery. Drug discovery is a hugely important part of the pharmaceutical industry and the constant quest to reach new solutions to medical problems and the search for new drugs. Also known as cell… Read More »