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Following Free Radicals With Finesse

A bioresponsive sensor from Carroll lab activates antioxidants only when needed and provides a tool for studying free radicals’ role in disease.

Two Mutations Team Up to Cloak a Deadly Brain…

Glioblastoma is fast-moving, and the most common type of brain cancer. Two specific cancer cell mutations may work together to help hide these tumors…

Michalina Janiszewska, Ph.D. and contributing author Shreya Yadav, Ph.D., prepare experiments in Janiszewska's laboratory at The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute in Jupiter, Florida.

New Scientist Takes Aim at TB, the World’s…

TB is again the world’s deadliest infectious disease. Luiz Pedro Carvalho, Ph.D., has joined The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute to develop new…

Luiz Pedro Carvalho, Ph.D. in the lab, in front of a device called a shaker, used to mix solutions for prolonged periods.

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Structure of Factor Involved in Major Depression Solved

Historically, GPR158 hasn’t been easy to study. It is called an “orphan receptor” because scientists haven’t yet identified the molecule responsible for turning its signaling function “on” in a manner similar to flipping a switch. It may play a role in depression and anxiety.

The CryoEM structure of GPR158, involved in mood disorders, from Martemyanov lab.

Dual-Action Breast Cancer Compounds Target Drug-Resistance

By distorting estrogen receptor shape in two different ways, compounds offer a two-for-one punch to estrogen-sensitive cancer cells.

Nettles lab designs dual-action breast cancer compound.

Potential ALS, Dementia Drug Targets RNA

The successful compound works by binding tightly to the disease-causing RNA in multiple places, while also attracting an enzyme that eliminates RNAs.

Induced neurons derived from ALS patients helped scientists test their compounds.

Wiring the Eyes to the Brain for Color Vision

Martemyanov lab at UF Scripps solves the mystery of how cones form their distinctive brain connections, giving humans and other animals their ability to see colors.

Mouse retinal neurons from Martemyanov lab at UF Scripps.

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Upcoming UF Scripps Events

Mar 30
1. MPFI Seminar Series – Dr. Attila Losonczy, Columbia Univ.
  
  Elmore Auditorium – Max Planck Institute
  
  11:00am to 12:00pm
Apr 14
1. Institutional Seminar – William Ja, Ph.D.
  
  Fink Auditorium
  
  4:00pm to 5:00pm
Apr 17
1. Center for Addiction Research & Education – 10TH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
  
  8:00am to 9:00am
May 11
1. MPFI Seminar Series – Dr. Ewoud Schmidt, MUSC
  
  Elmore Auditorium, Max Planck Institute
  
  11:00am to 12:00pm
May 19
1. Postdoc Research Fest
  
  All day event
  
  8:00am to 9:00am

Gratitude

National Postdoc Appreciation Week

September 19-23

National Postdoc Appreciation Week is September 19-23. The UF Scripps Academic Affairs Office has planned a variety of activities to bring the community together and share our appreciation for the outstanding contributions to science and science education made by our postdoctoral researchers.