Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can survive some or even all antibiotics—medicines designed to fight bacteria. This image shows colonies of bacteria growing despite high concentrations of antibiotics. These colonies are visible both by the human eye, as seen on the left, and by bioluminescence imaging, as seen on the right. The bioluminescent color indicates the metabolic activity of these bacteria, with their red centers indicating high metabolism. Scroll to the link in the comments to learn more. 📸: The Ohio State University #Bacteria #AntibioticResistance #Bioluminescence #CoolScienceImage
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NIGMS is a part of the National Institutes of Health, the nation's principal medical research agency.
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The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) supports basic research that increases our understanding of biological processes and lays the foundation for advances in disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. NIGMS-funded scientists investigate how living systems work at a range of levels—from molecules and cells to tissues and organs—in research organisms, humans, and populations. Additionally, to ensure the vitality and continued productivity of the research enterprise, NIGMS provides leadership in training the next generation of scientists, enhancing the diversity of the scientific workforce, and developing research capacity throughout the country. NIGMS is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the principal medical research agency of the federal government and a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Emily Graslie, host of the popular YouTube channel Brain Scoop, loves to make science fun for everyone! We are so thrilled to have Dr. Graslie visiting NHGRI and giving a talk at NIH on August 1 at 1 p.m. ET. She will discuss her journey from studio artist to science communicator, and how #scicomm can combat misinformation. Join us virtually or in person at NIH campus! https://lnkd.in/eHYHzxQe
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Did you know that scientists have found more than 50 human hormones? A few well-known examples are insulin, adrenaline, and melatonin. Glands throughout the body make hormones, which travel through the bloodstream and bind to receptors on cells to relay messages. Among other vital roles, these messages help regulate blood sugar levels, responses to stress, and the sleep-wake cycle. #Hormone #Endocrinology
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Our recent Biomedical Beat Blog post features Dr. Eda Koculi from the University of Texas at El Paso. Her lab researches RNA modification and ribosome assembly to help develop new antibiotics and cancer therapies. Learn more about Dr. Koculi’s path to achieving her dream of becoming a teacher and a scientist.
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Hormones are tiny messengers in your body that have big impacts throughout your life. In childhood and adolescence, they trigger growth and development. Each day, they control your sleep-wake cycle, responses to stress, blood sugar regulation, and much more. Learn more about hormones in our latest Biomedical Beat blog post—link in comments. #Hormone #Endocrinology
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The latest edition of the NIGMS Feedback Loop LinkedIn newsletter is out now. Read announcements about a funding opportunity, new resources, and a job opening at NIGMS. Check it out!
NIGMS Feedback Loop Digest | July 2024
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This post is part of our #NIGMSFeedbackLoop blog series outlining NIGMS research priorities, funding opportunities, and the grant application process. It discusses post-award requirements principal investigators and institutions must follow to ensure a project remains on track. It also answers the following questions: How do I manage the post-award process? Where is information about a grant award found? How is research progress reported? What grant-related changes need approval? What if I have additional questions during the award period? How can I find more information? Click the link in the comments to get the answers. #ResearchFunding #FundingOpportunities
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National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) reposted this
Happening this month! On July 17-18, join NHGRI for a virtual symposium that will explore the many dimensions of sex and gender in the genomics era. This event will bring together top experts from biological and social sciences to help clarify and provide context for the many dimensions of sex and their relationships with gender. These discussions are crucial for providing a stronger scientific framework for understanding sex better for the benefit of all populations. Learn more and register here! https://lnkd.in/eZCWsK3J
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We’re pleased to announce that our Research on Interventions That Promote the Careers of Individuals in the Biomedical Research Enterprise notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) has been reissued under a new name: B-INSPIRE, short for Research on Behavioral INterventionS That Promote Careers In the Biomedical Research Enterprise. The new name better reflects the goal of this program: to test theoretically based behavioral interventions that enhance research-oriented individuals' interest, motivation, persistence, and preparedness for careers in the biomedical research workforce. Applicants must propose an intervention that tests effectiveness using robust experimental designs, such as randomized control trial approaches, case controls, or matched pair design, appropriate to perform rigorous research on effective interventions aiming to increase success in the biomedical research workforce. The first application deadline is October 17, 2024. We encourage interested applicants to visit the #NIGMSFeedbackLoop blog for more information—link in the comments. #FundingOpportunity
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If you’ve come across the phrase “basic science,” you may think it refers to science that’s simple. But it’s a scholarly term that refers to the research of figuring out how and why things work in the world around us. In our Pathways issue, “Basic Science Careers,” students can read about how scientists are unlocking nature’s secrets to improve our health, plus interesting careers that they could pursue. Access the full issue in the link in the comments. #BasicScience #NIGMSPathways #ScienceCareers