The Future of Medicine: Thinking Small
The use of nanobiotechnology in medicine is termed “nanomedicine.” Dr. Maysinger will discuss current advances in nanomedicine research, including targeted cancer therapies, localized drug delivery, and improved cell-material interactions for imaging of brain cells.
“Fungal footbaths” could save the honey bee
Globally, the honey bee population is in decline. This has serious implications for the cross pollination of commercial crops and wild plants. One of the major causes of this decline is the “Varroa Destructor” mite. However, researchers at Warwick University may have found a natural solution to this problem. Dr Dave Chandler from Warwick HRI explains how.
Bonding With Bugs
Nathalie Tufenkji (Department of Chemical Engineering) discusses her work aimed at preventing binding of infectious organisms to medical devices and to mammalian cell surfaces using an active component of cranberries.
RVC 50 - Immune-mediated diseases and the role of Regulatory T cells in dogs and humans
A number of diseases arise because the immune system begins to attack the body’s own cells. Here Dr Oliver Garden describes how these diseases arise and his research into the role of a particular type of immune cell, the regulatory T cell, in this phenomenon across species.
What's the cause of psychological distress in people with cancer? Emily Banks
Professor Emily Banks gives this lecture 'Is psychological distress in people living with cancer related to the diagnosis, treatment or their level of disability?' at The Australian National University on 18 November 2010.
It is widely accepted that people living with a diagnosis of cancer experience higher levels of psychological distress than the general population. However, cancer is a heterogeneous condition and recent evidence suggests that, although high levels of psychological distress a
Inner space: String theory & the universes' hidden dimensions - Yau Shing-Tung
Professor Yau Shing-Tung gives this lecture entitled 'The shape of inner space: String theory & the geometry of the universes' hidden dimensions' at The Australian National University on 24 November 2010.
String theory says we live in a ten-dimensional universe, but that only four are accessible to our everyday senses. According to theorists, the missing six are curled up in bizarre structures known as Calabi-Yau manifolds. The discoverer of these manifolds, Professor Yau Shing-Tung, will descr
Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim: Social Justice & Political Change at ANU
Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim gives this lecture entitled 'Social Justice & Political Change: The Malaysian Experience' at The Australian National University on 15 November 2010.
Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim is the Leader of the Opposition in the opposition alliance called the Pakatan Rakyat (People Pact). He was Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia from 1993-1998. He also served as Minister of Finance for Malaysia from 1991-1998.
He was dismissed from office in 1998 and imprisoned after a trial described
Matthew Gray - Middle East Conspiracy Theories: Scenes from the sandy knoll
Conspiracy theories are common in the Middle East, and cover a range of topics from US policy to 9/11, Israel's Mossad and even the death of Princess Diana. Foreign powers, local leaders, and societal actors all feature in them. Where do these conspiracy theories come from, and what do they mean? In this lecture Dr Matthew Gray examines this question by looking at several of the region's most prevalent conspiracy theories and addressing what each says about the region's politics, social dynamics
Celebrating ND Club Service
Summary of service project completed to commemorate ND vs. Army by New York area clubs. Highlights shown of club service year round.
http://mynotredame.nd.edu/s/1210/index.aspx?sid=1210&gid=1&pgid=298
The Butterfly Dragon
Animation from COFA student Sushan Yue, winner of the Wacom Award for best 2D work at the 2010 COFA Annual Awards.
13. Convex Optimization I Lecture 13
science, electrical, engineering, technology, convex, optimization, Euclidean, distance, Lagrange, dual, separation, quadratic, floating-point, operation, matrix, LU factorization
7. Computational Photography and the Stanford Frankencamera (November 6, 2009)
computer science, technology, humanities, internet, math, frankencamera, digital, film, camera, art, pixel, image resize, graphics, exposure, print, all-focus algorithm, filter, color, telephoto lens, focus, refocus, flutter shutter, program, SDK, cell ph
5. Smart Grids and De-Carbonising the Power Sector (February 5, 2009)
science, technology, engineering, power, networks, electronics, smart grids, transmission, climate change, innovation, sustainability, renewable energy, plants, load, electrical engineering, decarbonization, distributed generation, digital signal processi
Tackling the spread of HIV in South Africa
There are more cases of HIV infection in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa than in Botswana and Uganda combined. Led Professor Marie-Louise Newell (UCL Institute of Child Health), the Africa Centre for Health & Population Studies in KwaZulu-Natal not only treats those in the area with HIV but also gives testing and studies the spread of the virus in order to tackle the epidemic. The Africa Centre is a research centre of the University of KwaZulu Natal and is funded largely by the Wellcome Trust.
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OSU Campus Recycling
Oregon State University Campus Recycling collects recyclables during every home football game with help from volunteers. About 10,000 pounds per game are recycled!
Peter Cook Remembered
Local businessman and philanthropist Peter Cook, who generously support GRCC, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2010. We remember he and his wife Pat's generosity as we listen to Peter reflect on the value of a community college.
Chapter 23 - Part 2
Insurance
7 Some philosophical issues
To be able to understand the importance of the environment for our health, we need to know a little about the interdependence between environment and humankind. This unit will look at interactions between plants, animals and the physical and chemical environment, as well as considering ways in which humans have altered, and are altering this environment. These changes have health implications that are not always immediately obvious. Frequently, we initiate changes that are going to have their ef
Acknowledgements
To be able to understand the importance of the environment for our health, we need to know a little about the interdependence between environment and humankind. This unit will look at interactions between plants, animals and the physical and chemical environment, as well as considering ways in which humans have altered, and are altering this environment. These changes have health implications that are not always immediately obvious. Frequently, we initiate changes that are going to have their ef
Unit questions
To be able to understand the importance of the environment for our health, we need to know a little about the interdependence between environment and humankind. This unit will look at interactions between plants, animals and the physical and chemical environment, as well as considering ways in which humans have altered, and are altering this environment. These changes have health implications that are not always immediately obvious. Frequently, we initiate changes that are going to have their ef
