We are a scientific writing class at Ohio University. This account is dedicated to showcasing posts that our students have developed about their own research!
Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is a chronic disorder in which pancreatic beta cells are destroyed by an autoimmune response. Here is my ongoing research on T1D drug discovery and the development of drug screening assays @PBIOWriting#PBIOwriting#diabetes#insulindepletion#hyperglycemia
Hey people! I’m happy to share my current research with you. It is about understanding the mechanism of action of the #cellwall#protein called Arabinogalactan proteins, that play crucial roles in plants’ growth and development. #adhesive#emulsifier#PBIOWriting
"Bacteria with a dark side?🦠💔 Some carry 'suicidal' genes known as toxin-antitoxin systems. In stress, they activate, pushing the bacteria to a self-destruct mode. A surprising twist that can be a used in novel therapeutics !🔍🔬 #Microbiology#BacterialSuicide " @PBIOWriting
Cicadas and other sap feeding insects their amino acids through symbiotic associations with microbes! Here are some slides by J. McCutcheon. @PBIOWriting#cicadas#microbes
Ever wonder how a plant from a different geographical region made its way across the ocean? Take a look at this as presented by UG Olivia to find out a bit more! #InvasionBiologists#non-coevolved #pathogens@PBIOwriting#PBIOWriting
An overview that UG Declan completed of a review article that tries to Understand farmers perceptions surrounding sustainable farming practices and related impacts of legal policies in the European Union by looking at current research. @PBIOWriting, #PBIOwriting#sustainable
Community Food Initiatives in Athens, Ohio, gives students an awesome internship opportunity to learn more about sustainability and give back to those in need! Look at this overview to see what former intern Megan says CFI is about! #CFI#sustainability#internshipopportunities
My overview of a study done by Felipe Librán-Embid, Greet de Coster, and Jean Paul Metzger on how forest cover on Brazillian coffee farms affects birds and bats ability to control pests as an #EcosystemService in #Agroecology. #pbiowriting@PBIOWriting
Natural medicine: the real deal or placebo? This summer Isa Arantes had the opportunity to work with wonderful natural healers in Manaus, Brazil. Check out the photos for more info! #plantbiologyinternship#PBIOWriting