Spider silk exhibits mechanical properties superior to synthetic fibers for tissue engineering, & not toxic or harmful to living cells. Scientists describe feasibility of creating biocompatible lenses for biological imaging applications capitalizing on the properties of natural spider silk material.

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Establishing biomarkers that can be used to personalize antidepressant treatment in major depressive disorder. Researchers use a patient's own blood cells to artificially induce the formation of cortical neurons which can be screened to predict the likelihood of success with Bupropion treatment

Depression patient-derived cortical neurons reveal potential biomarkers for antidepressant response

Major depressive disorder is highly prevalent worldwide and has been affecting an increasing number of people each year. Current first line antidepressants show merely 37% remission, and physicians are forced to use a trial-and-error approach when choosing a single antidepressant out of dozens of available medications. We sought to identify a method of testing that would provide patient-specific information on whether a patient will respond to a medication using in vitro modeling. Patient-derive

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How do you manage collaborative #conservation planning across 100 million acres?

USDA Blog » How Do You Manage Collaborative Conservation Planning across 100 Million Acres? From a Bird’s Eye View, of Course!

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Looking for a career in #biology? Join the team! Submit your application for a Fish & Wildlife Biologist

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