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How Does Climate Change Affect The Water Cycle?
Climate change is having an impact on the water cycle, raising the issue of whether we should be investing in adapting to these impacts or focusing on more pressing water resource issues, such as providing water and sanitation for increasing populations? If investment in adapting to climate change is a priority, then is it best [...]
DNA Repair: Structure Of The Mre11 Protein Bound To DNA
Repairing breaks in the two strands of the DNA double helix is critical for avoiding cancer. In humans and other organisms, a molecular machine called the MRN complex is responsible for finding and signaling double-strand breaks (DSBs), then launching the error-free method of DNA repair called homologous recombination.
In a new article John Tainer of the [...]
Love Letter to Madeline
Hello Madeline,
I am so happy to have this wonderful opportunity to have you for a student. You have touched my heart, mind and soul in ways that will always remain. Thank you for teaching me more about science and for sharing things that most people would have tucked away from everyone.
Amphibian Diversity Decreases Chances Of Parasitic Disease, Study Shows
American toads who hang out with gray tree frogs reduce their chances of parasitic infection, limb deformation.
A new University of Colorado at Boulder study showing that American toads who pal around with gray tree frogs reduce their chances of parasitic infections known to cause limb malformations has strong implications for the benefits of biodiversity on [...]
7th Grade
Tell us about the most rewarding 7th Grade moments thus far. I can tell you, the 7th Grade teachers adore you all! Thank you for being such fabulous students!!!!!!!!!!
Mrs. D.
Man’s Best Friend Recruited In Hunt For Disease Genes
For centuries man has had a uniquely close relationship with dogs – as a working animal, for security and, perhaps most importantly, for companionship. Now, dogs are taking on a new role – they are helping in the hunt for genetic mutations that lead to diseases in humans.
Cleaning Up Iraqi Nuclear Facilities, Radioactive Waste
Sandia scientists are helping train Iraqi scientists and technicians to clean up radioactively contaminated sites and safely dispose of the radioactive wastes as part of the Iraqi Nuclear Facility Dismantlement and Disposal Program.
The Sandia work is a technical transfer of skills and knowledge that the Labs use day to day, says Sandia principal investigator John [...]
Madeline
The blood drive is almost here. Have you learned anything about Fanconi Anemia? It has been a blessing to work with you and help put together your ideas for Madeline and her family. This project has done the heart good. How do you feel? Do you feel like you know Madeline better.
Dr. Edwards has allowed [...]
Your Favorite
We have done some fun scientific studies in class this year. What has been you best adventure. Tell me all about it. I enjoy watching you have fun and put ideas together.
We still ahve some fun things scheduled for this year. We will dissect, get married and have a genetic baby. Ha
