This document contains a summary of 4 blog posts by Alexandra Pourzia, a neuroscience student at UCLA.
The first blog discusses Alexandra's transition from enjoying studying the humanities in high school to pursuing neuroscience in college due to perceived social pressures. The second blog examines issues with labeling food as "natural" versus "organic" and potential health impacts.
The third blog reflects on how societal views have changed regarding conducting science as a hobby outside of an academic setting. The final blog summarizes an art exhibit called "Body Worlds" that displays plastinated human bodies and body parts to educate viewers about human anatomy.
This document provides a summary of the speaker's trip to New Zealand and discusses various topics related to business excellence and innovation. It contains quotes and observations about the need for companies to embrace change, take risks, encourage diversity of thought, experiment frequently, and tolerate failures in order to drive innovation and long-term success. Key themes emphasized include the importance of revenue growth over cost-cutting, pursuing new opportunities through acquisitions or spin-offs, and cultivating "freaks" and diverse problem-solvers within organizations.
Guy is a 17-year-old senior with learning disabilities who struggles with reading, writing, and math below grade level. His IEP goals are to improve his reading comprehension, writing skills, and language abilities. Additional support is recommended, including tutoring in writing and pairing with classmates to practice reading. Guy's long-term goals are to graduate on time and either attend college or work for the railroad, requiring further development of his communication skills.
Ana Tudor "Liviu Rebreanu" School in Mioveni, Romania was awarded the European Quality Label for their project called LLT - Lifelong Learning Teachers. The award was given on October 6, 2009 and was signed by Marc Durando from the Central Support Service and Simona Velea from the National Support Service in Romania.
This document discusses resources for creating innovative learning environments like the Philadelphia School of the Future. It emphasizes developing a culture of continuous learning and professional development for educators. Key aspects include establishing a shared vision, understanding customer needs, using processes like the 6i Development Process to guide efforts, and focusing on developing people through career planning tools and hiring the right talent. The School of the Future website and resources are highlighted as ways to learn from their approach to sustaining creativity in education.
This document summarizes a student's blog posts for an honors class on Biotechnology and Art. In the first blog post, the student introduces herself as an environmental science major interested in both science and art. She discusses taking the class to fulfill honors requirements and her limited past experience with art. The second blog post describes some of the food the student ate that day and discusses issues surrounding food labels, perceptions of organic food, and genetically modified foods. The third blog post expresses the student's love of dogs while noting her lack of experience training them, and shares photos of her brother's dog and cat. The final blog post focuses on potential infrastructure vulnerabilities in a hypothetical war, specifically exploring threats to the electricity grid and water systems from hacking
Lesson 4 - Does being Vegan get you off the hook?Office Admin
Wilderculture is a new integrated approach to ecological restoration and food production on our uplands. We are demonstrating and refining innovative and effective methods of regenerating wild spaces. We have a variety of free courses and paid courses which can be viewed on our website. We also do experiences, 100% grass-fed meat and resources.
Atique talks about the problems with the industrialized food system, including genetically engineered seeds and organisms, chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and food irradiation. He discusses how these practices can be harmful and how most people are unaware of them. Atique then explains how he wants to become an organic farmer to make a positive impact. He encourages supporting local farmers through farmers markets and knowing where your food comes from. Atique concludes by asking people to choose local and organic foods to support better food systems.
This document provides a summary of the speaker's trip to New Zealand and discusses various topics related to business excellence and innovation. It contains quotes and observations about the need for companies to embrace change, take risks, encourage diversity of thought, experiment frequently, and tolerate failures in order to drive innovation and long-term success. Key themes emphasized include the importance of revenue growth over cost-cutting, pursuing new opportunities through acquisitions or spin-offs, and cultivating "freaks" and diverse problem-solvers within organizations.
Guy is a 17-year-old senior with learning disabilities who struggles with reading, writing, and math below grade level. His IEP goals are to improve his reading comprehension, writing skills, and language abilities. Additional support is recommended, including tutoring in writing and pairing with classmates to practice reading. Guy's long-term goals are to graduate on time and either attend college or work for the railroad, requiring further development of his communication skills.
Ana Tudor "Liviu Rebreanu" School in Mioveni, Romania was awarded the European Quality Label for their project called LLT - Lifelong Learning Teachers. The award was given on October 6, 2009 and was signed by Marc Durando from the Central Support Service and Simona Velea from the National Support Service in Romania.
This document discusses resources for creating innovative learning environments like the Philadelphia School of the Future. It emphasizes developing a culture of continuous learning and professional development for educators. Key aspects include establishing a shared vision, understanding customer needs, using processes like the 6i Development Process to guide efforts, and focusing on developing people through career planning tools and hiring the right talent. The School of the Future website and resources are highlighted as ways to learn from their approach to sustaining creativity in education.
This document summarizes a student's blog posts for an honors class on Biotechnology and Art. In the first blog post, the student introduces herself as an environmental science major interested in both science and art. She discusses taking the class to fulfill honors requirements and her limited past experience with art. The second blog post describes some of the food the student ate that day and discusses issues surrounding food labels, perceptions of organic food, and genetically modified foods. The third blog post expresses the student's love of dogs while noting her lack of experience training them, and shares photos of her brother's dog and cat. The final blog post focuses on potential infrastructure vulnerabilities in a hypothetical war, specifically exploring threats to the electricity grid and water systems from hacking
Lesson 4 - Does being Vegan get you off the hook?Office Admin
Wilderculture is a new integrated approach to ecological restoration and food production on our uplands. We are demonstrating and refining innovative and effective methods of regenerating wild spaces. We have a variety of free courses and paid courses which can be viewed on our website. We also do experiences, 100% grass-fed meat and resources.
Atique talks about the problems with the industrialized food system, including genetically engineered seeds and organisms, chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and food irradiation. He discusses how these practices can be harmful and how most people are unaware of them. Atique then explains how he wants to become an organic farmer to make a positive impact. He encourages supporting local farmers through farmers markets and knowing where your food comes from. Atique concludes by asking people to choose local and organic foods to support better food systems.
The documentary Food, Inc. had a profound impact on the student. They learned about the deceptive practices of large food corporations and the mistreatment of animals raised for food. Images from the film of animals unable to walk or being kicked brought the student to tears. As a result, in 2016 the student became a vegetarian in order to help address the problems in the industrial food system and support more ethical treatment of animals. While their family supported the decision, others struggled to understand the reasons for becoming vegetarian.
The road to disodium inosinate is paved with good intentions | GristAmy Linn
The document discusses engaging children in making healthier food choices by educating them about ingredients and additives. It recommends explaining to kids how chemicals, fats, sugars and other substances in foods affect their bodies. When kids understand these issues, they become more interested in eating right. The article provides tips like cooking and gardening with kids, celebrating with healthy foods, and appealing to their sense of fairness. It also lists eight foods kids should avoid like sodas, processed meats and chicken nuggets due to concerns like excessive sugar, fat, hormones, chemicals and lack of nutrients.
The document discusses female genital mutilation (FGM), specifically the practice of excision. It notes that an estimated 15 million girls will undergo some form of FGM by 2030. Excision involves the partial or total removal of the clitoris and inner labia. While practiced in around 30 countries, it is not strictly linked to any religion. Socio-cultural factors have allowed the tradition to continue across generations. However, excision provides no health benefits and can cause serious physical and psychological harm, such as infection, hemorrhaging, urinary problems, and increased risk of HIV transmission. Efforts are needed to end the harmful practice.
The article discusses DNA computing as a potential future technology that could go beyond Moore's Law. DNA computing uses DNA rather than silicon chips to solve complex mathematical problems. Researchers believe DNA computing will allow vastly more storage, as all of the world's information could fit in just 1 pound of DNA. The author's project aims to develop "bacterial computers" using common techniques like PCR and DNA sequencing to store and extract coded information from cells, as a way to honor Alan Turing's work in cryptography during World War II. However, this new technology could raise controversial issues if misused.
The document summarizes Hannah Kalish's top 10 moments from a bioethics class. These included discussions on the 3 main ethical principles, debates around right to die laws and GMOs, learning about genetic counseling by playing the role of a counselor, the benefits of organ donation, and historical cases of unethical human research experiments. Hannah enjoyed sharing the experience with her classmates and learning about various topics related to healthcare ethics. She is interested in becoming an oncology nurse.
This document summarizes the key findings from a survey about veganism. The survey found that most respondents knew a little about veganism and wanted to know more about the health, environmental, and animal welfare reasons for being vegan. Common barriers to adopting a vegan diet included not knowing alternative foods and finding it difficult to give up meat. Most respondents said social media and word of mouth were effective ways to learn about veganism and indicated they would try a vegan diet for one month. The survey results will help focus the content in an informational booklet about veganism to potentially increase interest in adopting a vegan lifestyle.
1) The document describes the experience of Maryann Adedapo, who was born in Texas to Nigerian immigrant parents. Though her parents are Nigerian, she was raised speaking English and does not know the Yoruba language well.
2) Maryann feels like an outsider among both African and African American groups. Africans see her as "too American" because she was raised in the US, while African Americans say she "sounds white."
3) These experiences of exclusion have been hurtful at times. However, Maryann has learned to accept herself and surround herself with diverse friends who will not judge her.
Carl Rogers was an American psychologist who developed client-centered therapy. He was born in 1902 in Illinois and grew up on a farm. He studied agriculture and religion in university before switching to clinical psychology. Rogers developed his theory that people have an innate tendency towards growth and fulfillment. However, society places "conditions of worth" on people that can damage their mental health if they cannot meet unrealistic standards. Rogers believed unconditional positive regard from others was crucial for well-being. His theory focused on creating an empathetic and accepting environment to help clients overcome incongruities between their real and ideal selves.
This document summarizes Sophie Xia's interest in how Alan Turing's work with the Fibonacci sequence is evident in natural forms like pine cones and plant leaves. She provides examples of pine cones that display the Fibonacci spiral pattern with numbers of whirls matching Fibonacci numbers. She also explains that plant leaves are arranged using the Fibonacci sequence to ensure leaves receive sunlight efficiently. Specifically, the number of turns around a stem and leaves encountered follow consecutive Fibonacci numbers.
Human nature is shaped by both genetics and environment, with environment playing a larger role. The speakers discuss how prenatal stress and trauma can impact brain development and predispose individuals to certain health issues later in life. Addiction arises not from substances themselves but from a combination of individual susceptibility and exposure, with early life experiences strongly influencing susceptibility. A genetic explanation for behavior ignores important social and environmental factors.
The document proposes using DNA encryption and human cells to covertly transmit encrypted messages. A message would be encrypted into a DNA sequence and inserted into a human cell, which would then be implanted into a messenger. The cell would be indistinguishable from the person's normal cells, doubly protecting the encrypted message. The proposal discusses technical aspects like converting text to DNA sequences, protecting the health of carriers, and how receivers could extract and decode the message. It also proposes alternative applications like using the technique to store memories in DNA or enhance human intelligence. Ethical issues around modifying human DNA and cells are acknowledged as a major consideration for the project.
The document discusses the stigma of aging in society. It notes that society has a negative view of aging and people try to disguise the natural aging process through things like hair dyes and wigs. An art exhibit is described that highlights this phenomenon by depicting an artist with her natural gray hair and dyed hair. The document also provides links discussing how aging is seen as undesirable and abnormal to not have cosmetic procedures nowadays. It suggests that age should represent wisdom, not shame. Overall, the document examines how society discriminates against aging and tries to fight the natural process through biotechnology and anti-aging products.
The document discusses Serena Lee's experience in an honors course on the relationship between the two cultures of science and art. It provides background on Serena, including her interests in arts, design, and humanities over sciences. It describes her initial fear of the science-focused course but realizing artworks can incorporate science.
It discusses the different campuses at UCLA divided between humanities and sciences. It analyzes C.P. Snow's concept of the two cultures and memes relating to each. It examines the relationship between art, science and technology through an art installation using weather data.
The document also covers Serena's eating habits, including her pescetarian diet and preference for local, organic foods
This document appears to be a compilation of weekly blog posts from a student named Eric Jung for a class on Biotechnology and Art during the spring of 2012. Over the course of 10 weeks, Jung explores a variety of topics at the intersection of biology and art. In his closing remarks, Jung reflects on how the distinction between art and biology has blurred, and discusses how the class taught him that science can have frightening aspects but pursuing it through both a scientific and artistic lens may lead to a deeper understanding of technology's possibilities.
This summarizes the blog posts of Luke Eisenhardt for the class Biotechnology and Art. Over multiple weeks, Luke shared personal details and opinions on topics like powerlifting, alligator meat, animal relations, aging, and Alan Turing. He included original photos and artwork. Luke aimed to challenge conventional views at times, while exploring how biotechnology intersects with his interests in science, art, nutrition, and more. The summary captures the variety of Luke's contributions to discussing these intersecting fields.
Borowski hnrs 177 final blog compilationArtSci_center
This document is a blog compilation by Rachel Borowski for a class assignment on the Third Culture. It includes summaries and analyses of assigned readings on the concept of a Third Culture bridging the arts and sciences. The blog discusses how the author's honors classes best exemplified this idea through interdisciplinary learning. It also shares the author's personal experience discovering through an allergy test that they are allergic to many common foods, and how adopting a Paleo diet has improved their health and is similar to the diets of our early human ancestors.
The document proposes expanding education in schools by designating one day a week for "Expanded Education Day". On this day, average citizens would have the option to fulfill their civic duty of jury duty by instead teaching in schools about any subject of their choosing. This would allow students more personalized learning opportunities and help reinvigorate their education. Teachers would also benefit from the planning day. The goal is to make education more engaging for students and move away from an over-reliance on standardized testing and medication for perceived issues like ADHD.
Alan Turing was a mathematical genius who speculated that Fibonacci numbers, which describe patterns in nature, were present in plants. He specifically studied sunflowers and found that the number of spirals in their seeds typically followed the Fibonacci sequence. While Turing was unable to confirm his findings before his death, organizations are now asking the public to grow and study sunflowers to honor Turing and verify that the spiral patterns in sunflower seeds match the Fibonacci sequence as he observed.
Rosie is an artificial intelligence robot designed to have human-like qualities and abilities. It incorporates various technologies like facial recognition software, speech detection, Siri, and personality traits from The Sims. Rosie can detect human facial expressions and voice tones and respond accordingly by changing its own facial features. It communicates with humans using Siri software and can personalize responses based on a user's information. Rosie also has programmable personality traits from The Sims that allow it to act autonomously through "free will" like completing tasks without direct human instruction.
The document proposes a method of encrypting messages in DNA and implanting the encrypted DNA into a person for covert message transmission. Key points:
- They were inspired by Alan Turing's work encrypting messages and want to create a biological code using DNA sequences.
- The message would be encrypted into a DNA sequence and inserted into a cell, which would then be implanted into an individual. This would doubly protect the message through encryption and indistinguishability from the person's normal cells.
- They refer to this method as "Nucleotide Cryptology" and believe it could be used to send hidden messages.
This document appears to be a blog compilation from a student named Erin Ward for a spring 2012 honors biology and art course. The blog is organized by week and covers various topics at the intersection of biotechnology and art, including two cultures, industrialization and food, genetic engineering of animals, medical technologies and art, genetic engineering and transhumanism, biotechnology and art, robotics and art, and a Turing symposium. At the end, Erin Ward reflects on having learned a significant amount of new material over the past 10 weeks from initial distinctions between biotechnology and art to Alan Turing's influence, and is motivated to apply these concepts in her future public health studies.
The documentary Food, Inc. had a profound impact on the student. They learned about the deceptive practices of large food corporations and the mistreatment of animals raised for food. Images from the film of animals unable to walk or being kicked brought the student to tears. As a result, in 2016 the student became a vegetarian in order to help address the problems in the industrial food system and support more ethical treatment of animals. While their family supported the decision, others struggled to understand the reasons for becoming vegetarian.
The road to disodium inosinate is paved with good intentions | GristAmy Linn
The document discusses engaging children in making healthier food choices by educating them about ingredients and additives. It recommends explaining to kids how chemicals, fats, sugars and other substances in foods affect their bodies. When kids understand these issues, they become more interested in eating right. The article provides tips like cooking and gardening with kids, celebrating with healthy foods, and appealing to their sense of fairness. It also lists eight foods kids should avoid like sodas, processed meats and chicken nuggets due to concerns like excessive sugar, fat, hormones, chemicals and lack of nutrients.
The document discusses female genital mutilation (FGM), specifically the practice of excision. It notes that an estimated 15 million girls will undergo some form of FGM by 2030. Excision involves the partial or total removal of the clitoris and inner labia. While practiced in around 30 countries, it is not strictly linked to any religion. Socio-cultural factors have allowed the tradition to continue across generations. However, excision provides no health benefits and can cause serious physical and psychological harm, such as infection, hemorrhaging, urinary problems, and increased risk of HIV transmission. Efforts are needed to end the harmful practice.
The article discusses DNA computing as a potential future technology that could go beyond Moore's Law. DNA computing uses DNA rather than silicon chips to solve complex mathematical problems. Researchers believe DNA computing will allow vastly more storage, as all of the world's information could fit in just 1 pound of DNA. The author's project aims to develop "bacterial computers" using common techniques like PCR and DNA sequencing to store and extract coded information from cells, as a way to honor Alan Turing's work in cryptography during World War II. However, this new technology could raise controversial issues if misused.
The document summarizes Hannah Kalish's top 10 moments from a bioethics class. These included discussions on the 3 main ethical principles, debates around right to die laws and GMOs, learning about genetic counseling by playing the role of a counselor, the benefits of organ donation, and historical cases of unethical human research experiments. Hannah enjoyed sharing the experience with her classmates and learning about various topics related to healthcare ethics. She is interested in becoming an oncology nurse.
This document summarizes the key findings from a survey about veganism. The survey found that most respondents knew a little about veganism and wanted to know more about the health, environmental, and animal welfare reasons for being vegan. Common barriers to adopting a vegan diet included not knowing alternative foods and finding it difficult to give up meat. Most respondents said social media and word of mouth were effective ways to learn about veganism and indicated they would try a vegan diet for one month. The survey results will help focus the content in an informational booklet about veganism to potentially increase interest in adopting a vegan lifestyle.
1) The document describes the experience of Maryann Adedapo, who was born in Texas to Nigerian immigrant parents. Though her parents are Nigerian, she was raised speaking English and does not know the Yoruba language well.
2) Maryann feels like an outsider among both African and African American groups. Africans see her as "too American" because she was raised in the US, while African Americans say she "sounds white."
3) These experiences of exclusion have been hurtful at times. However, Maryann has learned to accept herself and surround herself with diverse friends who will not judge her.
Carl Rogers was an American psychologist who developed client-centered therapy. He was born in 1902 in Illinois and grew up on a farm. He studied agriculture and religion in university before switching to clinical psychology. Rogers developed his theory that people have an innate tendency towards growth and fulfillment. However, society places "conditions of worth" on people that can damage their mental health if they cannot meet unrealistic standards. Rogers believed unconditional positive regard from others was crucial for well-being. His theory focused on creating an empathetic and accepting environment to help clients overcome incongruities between their real and ideal selves.
This document summarizes Sophie Xia's interest in how Alan Turing's work with the Fibonacci sequence is evident in natural forms like pine cones and plant leaves. She provides examples of pine cones that display the Fibonacci spiral pattern with numbers of whirls matching Fibonacci numbers. She also explains that plant leaves are arranged using the Fibonacci sequence to ensure leaves receive sunlight efficiently. Specifically, the number of turns around a stem and leaves encountered follow consecutive Fibonacci numbers.
Human nature is shaped by both genetics and environment, with environment playing a larger role. The speakers discuss how prenatal stress and trauma can impact brain development and predispose individuals to certain health issues later in life. Addiction arises not from substances themselves but from a combination of individual susceptibility and exposure, with early life experiences strongly influencing susceptibility. A genetic explanation for behavior ignores important social and environmental factors.
The document proposes using DNA encryption and human cells to covertly transmit encrypted messages. A message would be encrypted into a DNA sequence and inserted into a human cell, which would then be implanted into a messenger. The cell would be indistinguishable from the person's normal cells, doubly protecting the encrypted message. The proposal discusses technical aspects like converting text to DNA sequences, protecting the health of carriers, and how receivers could extract and decode the message. It also proposes alternative applications like using the technique to store memories in DNA or enhance human intelligence. Ethical issues around modifying human DNA and cells are acknowledged as a major consideration for the project.
The document discusses the stigma of aging in society. It notes that society has a negative view of aging and people try to disguise the natural aging process through things like hair dyes and wigs. An art exhibit is described that highlights this phenomenon by depicting an artist with her natural gray hair and dyed hair. The document also provides links discussing how aging is seen as undesirable and abnormal to not have cosmetic procedures nowadays. It suggests that age should represent wisdom, not shame. Overall, the document examines how society discriminates against aging and tries to fight the natural process through biotechnology and anti-aging products.
The document discusses Serena Lee's experience in an honors course on the relationship between the two cultures of science and art. It provides background on Serena, including her interests in arts, design, and humanities over sciences. It describes her initial fear of the science-focused course but realizing artworks can incorporate science.
It discusses the different campuses at UCLA divided between humanities and sciences. It analyzes C.P. Snow's concept of the two cultures and memes relating to each. It examines the relationship between art, science and technology through an art installation using weather data.
The document also covers Serena's eating habits, including her pescetarian diet and preference for local, organic foods
This document appears to be a compilation of weekly blog posts from a student named Eric Jung for a class on Biotechnology and Art during the spring of 2012. Over the course of 10 weeks, Jung explores a variety of topics at the intersection of biology and art. In his closing remarks, Jung reflects on how the distinction between art and biology has blurred, and discusses how the class taught him that science can have frightening aspects but pursuing it through both a scientific and artistic lens may lead to a deeper understanding of technology's possibilities.
This summarizes the blog posts of Luke Eisenhardt for the class Biotechnology and Art. Over multiple weeks, Luke shared personal details and opinions on topics like powerlifting, alligator meat, animal relations, aging, and Alan Turing. He included original photos and artwork. Luke aimed to challenge conventional views at times, while exploring how biotechnology intersects with his interests in science, art, nutrition, and more. The summary captures the variety of Luke's contributions to discussing these intersecting fields.
Borowski hnrs 177 final blog compilationArtSci_center
This document is a blog compilation by Rachel Borowski for a class assignment on the Third Culture. It includes summaries and analyses of assigned readings on the concept of a Third Culture bridging the arts and sciences. The blog discusses how the author's honors classes best exemplified this idea through interdisciplinary learning. It also shares the author's personal experience discovering through an allergy test that they are allergic to many common foods, and how adopting a Paleo diet has improved their health and is similar to the diets of our early human ancestors.
The document proposes expanding education in schools by designating one day a week for "Expanded Education Day". On this day, average citizens would have the option to fulfill their civic duty of jury duty by instead teaching in schools about any subject of their choosing. This would allow students more personalized learning opportunities and help reinvigorate their education. Teachers would also benefit from the planning day. The goal is to make education more engaging for students and move away from an over-reliance on standardized testing and medication for perceived issues like ADHD.
Alan Turing was a mathematical genius who speculated that Fibonacci numbers, which describe patterns in nature, were present in plants. He specifically studied sunflowers and found that the number of spirals in their seeds typically followed the Fibonacci sequence. While Turing was unable to confirm his findings before his death, organizations are now asking the public to grow and study sunflowers to honor Turing and verify that the spiral patterns in sunflower seeds match the Fibonacci sequence as he observed.
Rosie is an artificial intelligence robot designed to have human-like qualities and abilities. It incorporates various technologies like facial recognition software, speech detection, Siri, and personality traits from The Sims. Rosie can detect human facial expressions and voice tones and respond accordingly by changing its own facial features. It communicates with humans using Siri software and can personalize responses based on a user's information. Rosie also has programmable personality traits from The Sims that allow it to act autonomously through "free will" like completing tasks without direct human instruction.
The document proposes a method of encrypting messages in DNA and implanting the encrypted DNA into a person for covert message transmission. Key points:
- They were inspired by Alan Turing's work encrypting messages and want to create a biological code using DNA sequences.
- The message would be encrypted into a DNA sequence and inserted into a cell, which would then be implanted into an individual. This would doubly protect the message through encryption and indistinguishability from the person's normal cells.
- They refer to this method as "Nucleotide Cryptology" and believe it could be used to send hidden messages.
This document appears to be a blog compilation from a student named Erin Ward for a spring 2012 honors biology and art course. The blog is organized by week and covers various topics at the intersection of biotechnology and art, including two cultures, industrialization and food, genetic engineering of animals, medical technologies and art, genetic engineering and transhumanism, biotechnology and art, robotics and art, and a Turing symposium. At the end, Erin Ward reflects on having learned a significant amount of new material over the past 10 weeks from initial distinctions between biotechnology and art to Alan Turing's influence, and is motivated to apply these concepts in her future public health studies.
Microsoft word blogs-rozalin rabieian hrs177ArtSci_center
This document provides an overview of the Yaghi Laboratory at UCLA and two other labs - the Laboratory of Neuro Imaging (LONI) and an Alzheimer's research initiative. The Yaghi Lab constructs crystalline metal organic frameworks that can store gases like carbon dioxide and hydrogen. LONI conducts neuroimaging research on the brain and is working on initiatives in Alzheimer's and schizophrenia research. The document also discusses how science and nature can be seen as artistic forms of creative expression.
George Lai wrote a blog compilation for Professor Victoria Vesna's HNRS 177 class. Over 8 weeks, the blog covered topics at the intersection of biology and various other fields including industrialization, genetic engineering, medical technologies, transhumanism, neuroscience, and art. The blog included weekly entries summarizing discussions on issues like genetic engineering of animals, medical technologies, and how biotechnology and neuroscience relate to art.
Max Israel discusses the disparity between the arts and sciences and how his psychology major falls between the two cultures. He believes bridging the humanities and sciences can yield incredible results. As an example, he cites the movie Avatar, where science enhanced the film's art. Max's goal is the creation of one culture from the arts and sciences.
In a separate document, Max explores artist Joe Davis' work Microvenus, where genetic code for a visual representation of female genitalia was inserted into E. coli bacteria. Davis intended this work communicating via DNA to raise awareness of DNA's message-encoding abilities. Max finds Davis' intertwining of art, biotechnology and other fields to be inspiring.
This document summarizes Shiwei Huang's blog posts for an honors class on the relationship between art and science. In the blogs, Huang discusses topics like rice varieties, genetically modified rice to increase nutrients, animal testing, transgenic animals, and artworks that explore scientific themes. The blogs analyze issues at the intersection of art, science, and ethics around topics such as aging, genetic engineering, and the commercialization of biological materials.
The blog post summarizes a document discussing using DNA to encode secret messages that would be transported by injecting DNA-containing cells into humans. It proposes several layers of security for the messages, including keeping the existence, location in the body, primer sequence, and code secret. It also discusses ensuring the safety of message carriers by limiting cell proliferation and making cells sensitive to malnutrition. The author feels this system could reliably and safely transmit important information with multiple layers of protection.
The document is a compilation of blogs written by a biochemistry student for a class exploring the intersection of art and science. In the blogs, the student discusses various topics at the intersection including two cultures of art and science, industrialization and food, genetic engineering of animals, medicine, biotechnology and art. The student provides examples and sources to illustrate their perspectives on how art and science relate and influence each other in different fields.
The document discusses the integration of art and science through various examples. It describes Victoria Lesna's essay "Toward a Third Culture" which explores how art, science, and technology have come together more than ever in computers. It also mentions virtual reality games and Chris Burden's "Metropolis II" installation. Young-hae Chang's "Dakota" poem and video is presented as another example combining art forms with sound. The document concludes by stating that as technology inspires new art forms, it also poses new questions about reality and consciousness not answered by science alone.
This document contains a series of blog posts written by John Buccheri, a senior at UCLA, for his Honors 177: Biotechnology and Art class. In the blogs, Buccheri discusses his academic and career path, the relationship between art and science, the process of milk production, humans' relationship with animals, works by artist Noa Kaplan, medical bionics technology, and issues raised by the art exhibit "Going Gray".
SATTA MATKA SATTA FAST RESULT KALYAN TOP MATKA RESULT KALYAN SATTA MATKA FAST RESULT MILAN RATAN RAJDHANI MAIN BAZAR MATKA FAST TIPS RESULT MATKA CHART JODI CHART PANEL CHART FREE FIX GAME SATTAMATKA ! MATKA MOBI SATTA 143 spboss.in TOP NO1 RESULT FULL RATE MATKA ONLINE GAME PLAY BY APP SPBOSS
IMPACT Silver is a pure silver zinc producer with over $260 million in revenue since 2008 and a large 100% owned 210km Mexico land package - 2024 catalysts includes new 14% grade zinc Plomosas mine and 20,000m of fully funded exploration drilling.
Zodiac Signs and Food Preferences_ What Your Sign Says About Your Tastemy Pandit
Know what your zodiac sign says about your taste in food! Explore how the 12 zodiac signs influence your culinary preferences with insights from MyPandit. Dive into astrology and flavors!
The Steadfast and Reliable Bull: Taurus Zodiac Signmy Pandit
Explore the steadfast and reliable nature of the Taurus Zodiac Sign. Discover the personality traits, key dates, and horoscope insights that define the determined and practical Taurus, and learn how their grounded nature makes them the anchor of the zodiac.
How are Lilac French Bulldogs Beauty Charming the World and Capturing Hearts....Lacey Max
“After being the most listed dog breed in the United States for 31
years in a row, the Labrador Retriever has dropped to second place
in the American Kennel Club's annual survey of the country's most
popular canines. The French Bulldog is the new top dog in the
United States as of 2022. The stylish puppy has ascended the
rankings in rapid time despite having health concerns and limited
color choices.”
Unlocking WhatsApp Marketing with HubSpot: Integrating Messaging into Your Ma...Niswey
50 million companies worldwide leverage WhatsApp as a key marketing channel. You may have considered adding it to your marketing mix, or probably already driving impressive conversions with WhatsApp.
But wait. What happens when you fully integrate your WhatsApp campaigns with HubSpot?
That's exactly what we explored in this session.
We take a look at everything that you need to know in order to deploy effective WhatsApp marketing strategies, and integrate it with your buyer journey in HubSpot. From technical requirements to innovative campaign strategies, to advanced campaign reporting - we discuss all that and more, to leverage WhatsApp for maximum impact. Check out more details about the event here https://events.hubspot.com/events/details/hubspot-new-delhi-presents-unlocking-whatsapp-marketing-with-hubspot-integrating-messaging-into-your-marketing-strategy/
SATTA MATKA DPBOSS KALYAN MATKA RESULTS KALYAN CHART KALYAN MATKA MATKA RESULT KALYAN MATKA TIPS SATTA MATKA MATKA COM MATKA PANA JODI TODAY BATTA SATKA MATKA PATTI JODI NUMBER MATKA RESULTS MATKA CHART MATKA JODI SATTA COM INDIA SATTA MATKA MATKA TIPS MATKA WAPKA ALL MATKA RESULT LIVE ONLINE MATKA RESULT KALYAN MATKA RESULT DPBOSS MATKA 143 MAIN MATKA KALYAN MATKA RESULTS KALYAN CHART
𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐃𝐄’𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
Explore the details in our newly released product manual, which showcases NEWNTIDE's advanced heat pump technologies. Delve into our energy-efficient and eco-friendly solutions tailored for diverse global markets.
Industrial Tech SW: Category Renewal and CreationChristian Dahlen
Every industrial revolution has created a new set of categories and a new set of players.
Multiple new technologies have emerged, but Samsara and C3.ai are only two companies which have gone public so far.
Manufacturing startups constitute the largest pipeline share of unicorns and IPO candidates in the SF Bay Area, and software startups dominate in Germany.
Unveiling the Dynamic Personalities, Key Dates, and Horoscope Insights: Gemin...my Pandit
Explore the fascinating world of the Gemini Zodiac Sign. Discover the unique personality traits, key dates, and horoscope insights of Gemini individuals. Learn how their sociable, communicative nature and boundless curiosity make them the dynamic explorers of the zodiac. Dive into the duality of the Gemini sign and understand their intellectual and adventurous spirit.
[To download this presentation, visit:
https://www.oeconsulting.com.sg/training-presentations]
This presentation is a curated compilation of PowerPoint diagrams and templates designed to illustrate 20 different digital transformation frameworks and models. These frameworks are based on recent industry trends and best practices, ensuring that the content remains relevant and up-to-date.
Key highlights include Microsoft's Digital Transformation Framework, which focuses on driving innovation and efficiency, and McKinsey's Ten Guiding Principles, which provide strategic insights for successful digital transformation. Additionally, Forrester's framework emphasizes enhancing customer experiences and modernizing IT infrastructure, while IDC's MaturityScape helps assess and develop organizational digital maturity. MIT's framework explores cutting-edge strategies for achieving digital success.
These materials are perfect for enhancing your business or classroom presentations, offering visual aids to supplement your insights. Please note that while comprehensive, these slides are intended as supplementary resources and may not be complete for standalone instructional purposes.
Frameworks/Models included:
Microsoft’s Digital Transformation Framework
McKinsey’s Ten Guiding Principles of Digital Transformation
Forrester’s Digital Transformation Framework
IDC’s Digital Transformation MaturityScape
MIT’s Digital Transformation Framework
Gartner’s Digital Transformation Framework
Accenture’s Digital Strategy & Enterprise Frameworks
Deloitte’s Digital Industrial Transformation Framework
Capgemini’s Digital Transformation Framework
PwC’s Digital Transformation Framework
Cisco’s Digital Transformation Framework
Cognizant’s Digital Transformation Framework
DXC Technology’s Digital Transformation Framework
The BCG Strategy Palette
McKinsey’s Digital Transformation Framework
Digital Transformation Compass
Four Levels of Digital Maturity
Design Thinking Framework
Business Model Canvas
Customer Journey Map
Satta matka fixx jodi panna all market dpboss matka guessing fixx panna jodi kalyan and all market game liss cover now 420 matka office mumbai maharashtra india fixx jodi panna
Call me 9040963354
WhatsApp 9040963354
The APCO Geopolitical Radar - Q3 2024 The Global Operating Environment for Bu...APCO
The Radar reflects input from APCO’s teams located around the world. It distils a host of interconnected events and trends into insights to inform operational and strategic decisions. Issues covered in this edition include:
Cover Story - China's Investment Leader - Dr. Alyce SUmsthrill
In World Expo 2010 Shanghai – the most visited Expo in the World History
https://www.britannica.com/event/Expo-Shanghai-2010
China’s official organizer of the Expo, CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade https://en.ccpit.org/) has chosen Dr. Alyce Su as the Cover Person with Cover Story, in the Expo’s official magazine distributed throughout the Expo, showcasing China’s New Generation of Leaders to the World.
Cover Story - China's Investment Leader - Dr. Alyce SU
Blog one
1. Biotechnology and Art Blogs
Alexandra Pourzia
Neuroscience Major
6/6/2012
Honors 177
Professor Vesna
2. Blog One: From One Culture Two Another
My name is Alexandra Pourzia, and I am a fourth year neuroscience student. Although I spend nearly all
my time in south campus currently, my first experience of UCLA was on the north side at YRL. Although I
was ignorant of the divide between north and south (and the ‘two cultures') at the time, I felt very much at
home there. Now, I could not feel more different.
As long as I can remember, I’ve had a
passion for history. Some kids my age
enjoyed watching TV or playing outside:
my sister and I recreated a medieval
fiefdom out of Playmobil people on our
living room floor. When historically
accurate siege equipment or raiment were
missing, we made them ourselves out of
clay or bits of fabric. I joined a local
Shakespeare festival, sewed my own
period costumes, and eagerly collected
books on all my favorite historical
personages. In tenth grade I had the
chance to take a course on European
history, which was also the first advanced placement course I ever took. Despite the challenge, I have
never since then taken a course that was so enjoyable to study for. I went out of my way to do extra
reading, simply because I was interested in the material. That was the reason I came to UCLA for the first
time – to look for primary sources as part of an assignment.
In the years that followed, a change took place
inside of me. As college applications drew nearer, I
simply knew that I was not going to be studying
humanities. Nobody ever told me that I must go
into science, or forced me to choose neuroscience
as my major. But there was a great unspoken
pressure. I cannot recall a single conversation
directly on the subject, but everyone at my high
school knew: you did not major in the humanities.
You had to go into science, because doctors make
money. If you pursued research, you had to get an
MD/PhD because the MD meant more money.
Ironically, ever since my sister and I excelled on
standardized testing on literature and history in
elementary school, we were pushed into accelerated science in middle and high school. Without anyone
outright telling me about it, I was molded into a scientist. And that is what makes me the most uneasy,
looking back: I was so happy the way I was. I adored learning about history; I adored studying literature
and theater. Today, I still feel the same bubble of excitement when I come across a book on 1789, or
when I hear my north campus friends discussing ancient Greece. But it’s subdued. The old passion is
gone. I know less about those topics now than I did when I was 15. And even more frightening is the fact
that I feel like I am unqualified to form new opinions on them: that’s for the north campus majors. For the
writers. Me, I’m just a scientist now.
Images:
1. http://info.biotech-calendar.com/Portals/45279/images/UCLA%20school%20of%20public%20health-
resized-600.JPG
2. http://blog.ctnews.com/tracy/files/2012/01/sculpture-garden-Murphy-ucla.jpg
3. Blog Two: All Natural ≠ Organic
When I am in Westwood, I make an effort to buy
most of my food from Trader Joe’s, since they
offer many healthy and organic food options.
Although not everything they sell is organic,
they maintain that everything with their own
label on it is ‘sourced from non-genetically
modified ingredients’, which I thought meant
1
GMO-free. This wording is very specific:
apparently it is required, because contaminants
could be present. ‘Organic’ food has to be 100%
free of GMOs, while food that is grown without
GMOs but not verified GMO-free could be
2
contaminated with GMOs. Since Trader Joe’s
brand labeled food is not certified organic, they
have to be careful how they label it.
One problem I encounter at Trader Joe’s and elsewhere is the high price of
organic food. While I think most people recognize the benefits of organic fruits
3
and vegetables (pesticides are linked to Parkinson’s disease ), they are
ridiculously expensive compared to the cheaper non-organic alternatives –
organic foods range from 10-40% more expensive than regular food
4
products. However, a promising trend of increasing organic food production
has been underway in the United States and Europe. Organic food sales in
5
the United States increased by 17% in 2003 alone , and hopefully as they
become more popular prices will eventually decrease.
Another issue I encounter at Trader Joe’s is the misleading ‘natural’ label.
This is not confined to one grocery chain: most other grocery stores carry
‘natural’ products as well. The ‘natural’ label is the equivalent of ‘non-
GMO produce’ – meaning contaminant GMOs could still be present in
the food. Pesticides are also allowed to have been used on ‘natural’
6
foods. If a food is ‘natural’, it could still have been treated with
6
pesticides. The label is nowhere near as comprehensive as ‘organic’,
yet somehow its presence lulls us into a sense of safety. I felt
compelled to purchase these foods in the past, because the label
makes them seem healthier. Now I realize it is mostly meaningless.
Works Cited:
1. “Trader Joe’s Customer Updates.”Trader Joe’s. Trader Joe’s, 2012. 15 April 2012.
<http://www.traderjoes.com/about/customer-updates-responses.asp?i=4>
2. “Trader Joe’s and US Supermarkets Claim Impossibility of Going GE-FREE.” Organic
Consumers Association. Fairchild Publications, Inc, n.d. 15 April 2012.
<http://www.organicconsumers.org/gefood/traderjoesge.cfm>
3. Wang, A, et al. “Parkinson’s disease risk from abient exposure to pesticides.” Eur J Epidemiol,
July 2011.
4. 4. Winter, Carl K, Davis, Sarah F. “Organic Foods.” Journal of Food Science, November 2006.
5. Hansen, Nanette. “Organic food sales see healthy growth.” MSNBC.com. CNBC Inc, 2012. 15
April 2012. <http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6638417/>
6. Benson, Jonathan. “Know the difference: ‘Natural’ foods are not organic, often contain GMOs and
other toxins.” Natural News.com. Natural News Network, 2012. 15 April 2012.
<http://www.naturalnews.com/035238_natural_foods_GMOs_organic.html>
Images:
1. http://www.losanjealous.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/tj01a.jpg
2. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ea/USDA_organic_seal.svg/500px-
USDA_organic_seal.svg.png
3. http://img4.realsimple.com/images/food-recipes/tools-products/0813/label-100-natural_300.jpg
5. Blog Three: UnCultured? How We've Changed
I have always been a lover of animals. However, the
animals may not have felt the same way about me: I used
to catch lizards quite often as a kid, and they probably did
not appreciate me grabbing them and turning them upside
down to see if they had blue bellies. I also used to chase
after butterflies and other insects, and I kept them in
special cages. Although I did my best to research exactly
what food they ate, I would always be devastated when
inevitable a few of my captives would die. Eventually I
realized that with my limited resources, I could not provide
for them the way they needed, and I stopped trying to
capture bugs and critters for my own enjoyment. I’m happy
enough now just to observe them whenever I’m outside.
Strange Culture was a rather frightening film. My instinctive
reaction to hearing about everything that happened to Mr.
Kurtz was just “how could this happen?”. Under that kind of
scrutiny and condemnation, I don’t know how I could have
held up. I think it would have driven me crazy. Although I
could understand if an EMT felt uncomfortable seeing
bacterial cultures lying around a house (I would have
wondered if there was any danger, not on a bioterror level,
but simply because if the plates were not handled correctly
other fungus and bacteria that were harmful could have grown
1
on them ), I think that this definitely speaks to the divide
between art and science, and even the divide between
science and personal life.
During the Enlightenment, philosophical thinkers were expected to be well-
rounded, and people who were not what we would term specialists in science
undertook their own experiments. For example, the famous author Johann
2
Wolfgang von Goethe also studied optics . In the present day, we only trust
scientists to conduct science in the ‘right way’, and we would never expect
anyone to do science in their home (for example, as a hobby or for pleasure),
especially if they were not a scientist by trade.
A portrait of Goethe, who was more proud of his scientific works than his writing
Works
Cited:
1.
“Risks
of
Growing
Bacteria.”
Newton.
Argonne
National
Laboratory,
2012.
22
April
2012.
<http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/mole00/mole00253.htm>
2.
“Johann
Wolfgang
von
Goethe.”
Wikipedia.
Wikimedia
Foundation,
n.d.
22
April
2012.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goethe>
Images:
1.
http://msnbcmedia4.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/pb-110602-ecoli-culture-7a.grid-
6x2.jpg
2.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0e/Goethe_%28Stieler_1828%29.jpg/486
px-‐Goethe_%28Stieler_1828%29.jpg
6. Blog four: Self, Meet Body
I was fascinated by Noa’s exhibition. I think she achieved her
goal of making us more aware of the everyday things we take
for granted. The oversized coffee, pollen, and sugar
reminded me of the beauty inherent in the things we
consume every day, and of the beauty of the natural world
that we remove them from. I feel compelled to live a less
wasteful life after seeing her work, especially the pollen grain.
The honey was transformed into something otherworldly and
beautiful as it interacted with the pollen – I think it speaks
volumes about how interconnected everything in the natural
world is, and how much we ought to work to preserve that
balance, even at the expense of what is convenient for us as humans. Also, the dust bunny project was
extremely fun to be able to touch and walk around in. It definitely brought back memories of my
childhood, when everything seemed so vast and there was so much to explore.
In researching a connection between medicine and art, I was able to find an exhibit that evokes a similar
sense of awareness of something we all take for granted at one time or another: the human body. The
‘Body Worlds’ project (1), which has traveled worldwide, is an exhibit of over 200 human bodies and body
parts. Utilizing a process called ‘Plastination’(2), the Body Worlds team is able to perfectly preserve either
whole bodies, individual organs, or individual organ
systems such as the entire lymphatic circulation in a clear
material that leaves them totally visible. The result is
intended to be educational – to make us both appreciate
our bodies and understand how they are put together.
Medical terminology is used throughout, and detail is of
paramount importance (3).
I was lucky enough to see this exhibit when it was on
display at the California Science Center, and it definitely is
an achievement of both science and art. The bodies are not
just displayed in rows: they are deliberately posed and
grouped together. I remember a group of three bodies: a
man, woman, and child, with only their blood vessels
suspended in plastic. They were positioned in a family
scene, with the man carrying the child on his shoulders and
the woman holding his hand.
It was eery how alien the blood vessels seemed as part of a scene from everyday life: one which they
probably enacted numerous times as a part of the human bodies they used to inhabit. I left the show
feeling both a sense of awe and gratitude for my own body and for the gift of life that allowed me to
inhabit it, but also with a lingering sense of my own mortality. I highly recommend this show to everyone
in our class. It is an unforgettable experience, and I think it is a great example of how science can work
with art to create a lasting impact in our lives.
Works
Cited:
1.
“Questions
and
Answers.”
Body
Worlds.com.
n.d.
28
April
2012.
<http://www.bodyworlds.com/en/exhibitions/questions_answers.html>
2.
“Plastination.”
Wikipedia.
Wikimedia
Foundation,
n.d.
28
April
2012.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastination>
3.
Williams,
Kevin.
“The
science
exhibit
‘Body
Worlds’
has
generated
controversy
every
stop
of
its
tour
for
being
too
realistic,
even
gross.
But
we’ve
seen
it,
and
we
think
it’s
amazing.
So
have
no
fear.”
7. Chicago
Tribune.
Chicago
Tribune,
2012.
29
April
2012.<
http://www.chicagotribune.com/chi-
0502180429feb18,0,6732236.story>
Images:
1. http://s1.hubimg.com/u/1217168_f520.jpg
2. http://image64.webshots.com/164/0/31/91/543703191THpxLH_ph.jpg
8. Blog Five: Why the War Against Gray?
When I first saw the picture of Kathy Brew’s “in-between” hair as I
walked into the exhibition room, I did not know what I was looking at. It
seemed eerily beautiful: a mix of white and copper, with the contrast
making the copper seem like fire. When I realized it was hair, I thought
it must have been made that way on purpose. Little did I know that it
was the evidence of a struggle the artist had been dealing with since
her early twenties.
Although she mentioned dealing with stigma
against her age, and I have heard enough
stories about how difficult it can be to be treated
“normally” if one looks above a certain age to
believe it, I feel like my generation is less
conscious of age than most. We are used to
people retiring later: our parents, the baby
boomers, are still working. Activists groups have
been formed to promote the shedding of the
stigma against the aged.
However, ageism remains a serious issue for many older
people, to such an extent that geropsychologists have begun
speaking out in order to help their patients, whose mental health
1
can be badly affected by ageist treatment. In response to
ageism, several anti-ageism movements and groups have been
founded - one of the most well-known of these is the Gray
Panthers, which was founded in 1970 by Maggie Kuhn after she
2
was forced to retire at the age of 65. This group and others like
it view age as a natural occurance that should be embraced
rather than stigmatized – which seems obvious to me, but
apparently this is not the case for many. Such beliefs have also
inspired some unique lines of products such as Boom! for
women, which are meant to bring out the natural age and
beauty of the user, rather than attempt to "hide" or prevent the
3
signs of aging. Personally I think it is ridiculous to be prejudiced
against the aged, because it implies a disgust for one’s own future and therefore oneself. It seems
ridiculous: nobody can escape ageing; where does an ageist individual think him or herself will be in thirty
or fifty years? I am glad that a movement towards embracing and accepting age exists.
Works
Cited:
1. “Gray
Panthers.”
Wikipedia.
Wikimedia
Foundation,
n.d.
13
May
2012.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gray_Panthers#Ageism>
2. Dittmann, Melissa. “Fighting ageism.” American Psychological Association. American
Psychological Association, 2012. 13 May 2012.
<http://www.apa.org/monitor/may03/fighting.aspx>
9. 3. “Boom! By Cindy Joseph.” Boom! By Cindy Joseph, 2012. 13 May 2012.
<http://www.boombycindyjoseph.com/intro>
Images:
1.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5020/5591059506_3bbb194c71.jpg
2.
http://vivmag.com/vivsays/files/2010/11/Cindy-‐Boom-‐231x300.jpg
10. Blog Six: Alan Turing and Morphogenesis
Alan Turing proposed, based purely on logical reasoning, that pattern formation in nature involved an
‘activating’ substance and an ‘inhibiting’ substance. The repetition of activator and inhibitor could create
1
patterns such as stripes. Previously, developmental biologists were puzzled by pattern formation
because they could not explain it using the linear models that were the extent of their knowledge at the
time. Turing proposed a nonlinear model by introducing diffusion as the generator of instability in the
2
model, instead of being a byproduct of the model. The implications of Turing’s mechanism were
astounding: he predicted the mode of action of the Hox genes in Drosophila, which result in the patterning
3
of the embryo’s body segments.
The Hox genes induce patterning by activating
Segmentation in Drosophila: body plan organized by genes transcription of their unique set of genes while
repressing others not related to their segment.
They in turn are regulated by patterning genes
(gap, pair-rule, or segment polarity genes), which
follow Turing’s proposed model very closely.
These patterning genes are induced by high or low
concentrations of maternal proteins in the embryo,
which was formed from the maternal egg and
paternal sperm. For example, high concentrations
of maternal protein induce the expression of Bicoid
and Hunchback, while inhibiting Giant and
Kruppel. The concentration of these
“morphogens”, as Turing first called them, lead to
the formation of a pattern – segment two of the fly
3
embryo.
Pair rule genes in Drosophila: alternating segments
Works
Cited:
1. Hughes,
Virginia.
“Alan
Turing’s
60-‐Year-‐Old
Prediction
About
Patterns
in
Nature
Proved
True.“
Smithsonian.com.
The
Smithsonian
Institution,
21
Feb
2012.
Web.
20
May
2012.
<http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/science/2012/02/alan-‐turing-‐predicted-‐natures-‐stripes-‐and-‐
patterns/>
2. Reinitz, John. “Pattern formation.” Nature. Feb 2012.
3. “Hox gene.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc, n.d. 20 May 2012.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hox_gene>
Images: