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As we move forward on this new platform, weāll continue to engage, shareĀ news & keep you updated on the latest scientific developments. Follow us at @mdibiolab.bsky.social.š¦
Assistant Professor James Godwin was recently featured in the @NatGeoItalia article, "Axolotls Can Stop Aging: Will Studying Them Help Us Live Longer?" discussing how these amphibians could be the next step toward effective treatments for humans: ow.ly/uYN950U1xkq
Have you subscribed to MDI Bio Lab's YouTube channel yet? Been meaning to, but haven't had a chance? Don't miss new video content added throughout the year! š»
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MDI Bio Labās Community Environmental Health Laboratory draws attention to an unexpected source for the spread of #PFAS chemicals to rural water suppliesāthe wastewater from public schools. Their findings were recently published in the journal @ehponline: mdibl.org/new-research-chartā¦
Join us at MDI Bio Lab (@MDIBL_LMF) for an exciting 2025 lineup of #microscopy courses!
May 16-23: Quantitative Fluorescence Microscopy
June 1-7: Light Sheet Fluorescence Microscopy
August 5-13: Maine Microscopy: Foundations & Fundamentals
Enroll now! mdibl.org/education/courses/
#ICYMI...NEW SCIENCE SELECTION: Education Fosters Action: Community Science Advances Arsenic Abatement in Maine and New Hampshire ā”ļø buff.ly/3OmPcuz@edbites@mdibl
ā³ As 2024 concludes, we extend our sincere gratitude to all who supported the MDI Biological Laboratory. Your dedication to advancing scientific research helps us drive innovation & create a healthier future. We look forward to continued progress in 2025!
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We are excited to announce the 52nd Maine Biological and Medical Sciences Symposium (#MBMSS) at the MDI Bio Lab, featuring keynote speaker @HarmitMalik, Professor and Associate Director @HutchBasicSci.
Don't miss out ā register now: mdibl.org/conference/52nd-mbā¦
A tiny worm is helping scientists unlock secrets about human pregnancy! A recent @Dev_journal paper from Hyemin Min and @Nematodatomus shows #celegans could lead to breakthroughs in understanding pregnancy complications & improving maternal health: mdibl.org/what-a-tiny-worm-tā¦
šļø Terrific coverage by the #MountDesertIslander on the great work of our own Dr. @LizMarnik with her hands-on, scientific learning approach in the local school system: ow.ly/h5NE50UlAFg
Maine coastal #eelgrass habitats are shrinking. MDI Biological Laboratory was mentioned in a recent #MainePublic story by @mollydort on how scientists are banding together to battle this alarming trend: ow.ly/EnUA50U85pX
š A new paper has been published in @EHPonline from MDI Bio Lab's @GarretsonAlexis, Ashley Taylor, Joel H. Graber, Richard F. Hilliard, and Jane Disney: "Examining Potential PFAS Contamination of Private Wells from a High School in Rural Maine"
doi.org/10.1289/EHP14653
MDI Biological Laboratoryās Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (#SURF) program offers a paid #fellowship. With hands-on experience, you will build all the skills needed to be a successful #scientist! Application deadline is Jan 26.
Apply now! š ow.ly/rqjJ50U9iTS