The vision of the Life Sciences Division is to advance basic knowledge, and the health of humans and the biosphere, by elucidating the 4-Dimensional dynamics of complex biological systems -- ranging from molecules to microbes to humans.
Research Highlight
Lifelong Brain-Stimulating Habits Linked to Lower Alzheimer's Protein Levels
A new study conducted provides even more reason for people to read a book or do a puzzle, and to make such activities a lifetime habit. Brain scans revealed that people with no symptoms of Alzheimer's who engaged in cognitively stimulating activities throughout their lives had fewer deposits of beta-amyloid, a destructive protein that is the hallmark of the disease. Bill Jagust and Susan Landau of the Life Sciences Division are among the co-authors of the study.
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New Findings Could Impact Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Mina Bissell of the Life Sciences Division led an international collaboration in a breast cancer study that found that luminal-like breast cancer cells with no detectable stem cell qualities can generate larger tumors than their basal-like counterparts. This may hold important implications for the diagnosis and the treatment of breast cancer as well as future personalized cancer medicine.
Life Sciences Division Seminar Series
Tuesdays at 4 PM in 977-141.
Ann Chambers, of the London Regional Cancer Program, London, Ontario, Canada, presents on "Tumor Metastasis and Dormancy," May 15. Host: Life Sciences Division Postdoctoral Society.
Cynthia McMurray, of the Life Sciences Division, presents on "From Molecules to Man: Genomic Instability to Neurodegeneration and Aging," May 22. Host: Gary Karpen.
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