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It Takes Two to Tango: A Second Type of Neurotrophin

Posted on April 15, 2009 by rogersa

Does anyone else see a pair of ballroom dancers in this one? You can almost see the love that ‘binds’ them… 🙂

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Neurotrophins: Simple but Elegant, Like a Dancer

Posted on April 13, 2009 by rogersa

My current protein of interest: “Neurotrophins August 2005 Molecule of the Month by David S. Goodsell Previous Features Your brain is composed of 85 billion interconnected neurons. Individually, each neuron receives signals from its many neighbors, and based on these … Continue reading →

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Community Outreach Committee

Posted on April 7, 2009 by rogersa

Here’s a brief list of venues in town I think might be interested in hosting out Protein Portrait art exhibit… Art in the Valley Art Studios / Framing / Galleries 209 SW 2nd St. Corvallis Phone (541) 752-0811 Pegasus Frame … Continue reading →

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Molecule of The Month Club

Posted on April 7, 2009 by rogersa

I chose to examine Acetylcholinesterase and Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP, and my, my, how varied are their purposes… from regulating brain function to making animals glow in new and exciting colors. I like the set up of the site very … Continue reading →

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