SCIENCE ART - OVERVIEW

 

tagging stem cells

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Stem cells were first identified in the 1960's by Canadian researchers Drs. Till, McCulloch and Becker. This exhibit is an illustrated overview of their landmark experiment. Presented as a gallery exhibit and an online exhibit.

CCR5 Delta 32 DNA Sequence

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The left banner has a gap where the deletion occurs. This view highlights how the normal and mutant forms have the identical sequence, except for a small piece missing in the middle. It is a useful way to visualize how the 2 variants of this ge
The right banner, without the gap, compares the 2 sequences as they actually are.  It is clear that the normal CCR5 is identical to the Delta 32 variant up to a certain point (position 553), then they appear to be completely different. &nb
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Large banners showing two ways to visualize a DNA mutation deletion. 

The human genome has billions of nucleotides strung together in a particular sequence.  When a mutation occurs in the sequence, even a very small one, it can have a profound effect. In the case of the CCR5 gene, 32 missing nucleotides results in HIV resistance and offers a potential cure for AIDS.

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Hand carved spoons celebrating science and space exploration.

Hand carved spoons celebrating science and space exploration.

The Happiness Project

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Small air plant in a wooden hanger.
String of mini LED lights with handmade wood covers.
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A personal project to connect with people. It started with an open letter to 100 friends offering to deliver a handmade trinket from my workshop.

Having friends and sharing is good for me. I didn't need science to tell me that. I was, however, interested in finding out what research has been able to tease out.

Positive Psychology Postcards

 
 

A series of four postcards, each transmitting some concept about mental health based on research from the emerging science of positive psychology. The images are intended to be quiet reminders of healthful practices without the clutter of words.