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Curious about Science? Come to BABCo to hear about some of the exciting research going on in the Tulsa area, from the study of the human body to the use of nano-particles as accelerators of progress!
Microbes as Medicine: How Gut Bacteria Affect Our Health
Crystal "Niki" Johnson
(Assist. Prof. - Oklahoma State University)
Discover how the trillions of microbes living in your gut might be the key to better health. In this talk, Dr. Johnson explores how specific bacteria can influence metabolism, reduce obesity, and even act like medicine. Learn how the tiniest organisms could have the biggest impact on our future health.
Stress and the Immune System
Bart Ford
(Assist. Prof. - Oklahoma State University)
Still brewing!
A rear view of human impacts via underwater paleontology; objects are closer than they appear
Zachary Klukkert
(Assist. Prof. - Oklahoma State University)
Still brewing!
MicroRNA and Infections
Janaki Iyer
(Assoc. Prof. - Northeastern State University)
Still brewing!
Nanotechnology: Tiny Particles, Huge Impact
Nathan Green
(Assoc. Prof. - Northeastern State University)
What’s the connection between your new TV, wastewater treatment plants, and the COVID-19 vaccine? They all contain nano-particles! These small but mighty materials exhibit unique behaviors when they shrink down below the wavelength of visible light. Recently, researchers at NSU have been investigating how to turn gold nanorods into nano-fiber optic cables to improve solar panel efficiency and tiny heaters to kill cancer cells. Everyone knows the best gifts come in small boxes, so come root for the little guy and find out where there is plenty of room at the bottom!
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