Do genetic ancestry tests know if you’re Palestinian? A cautionary tale of race and science – ABC News

January 19, 2020 medical

The personal, the political, and the science of ancestry tests.

Palestinian-American cartoonist and illustrator MargueriteDabaiespat into a test-tube and sent her DNA off to the genetic testing company, 23andMe.

To her surprise the results told her somethingsignificantlydifferent to what she understood about herself and her family.

Then, two years later, 23andMe sent her an update, andthe resultsradicallychanged.

Whats going on? And, with what consequences?Is genomic science way too white?

This is one of your and our favourite Science Friction features from the year for ABC RN's Summer Season.

One of your and our favourite Science Friction programs from 2019 for the RN Summer Season.

GUESTSMargueriteDabaieCartoonist and illustrator, New YorkDr Joanna MountainSenior Director of Research23andMe, USAProfessor SarahTishkoffDavid and LynSilfenUniversity Professor in Genetics and BiologyUniversity of Pennsylvania, USA

FURTHER INFORMATION23andMe doesnt know what makes a PalestinianCartoon by MargueriteDabaie(The Nib, 2019)

23andMes Global Genetics Project

The missing diversity in human genetics studiesGiorgioSirugo, Scott M. Williams, Sarah A.TishkoffCell,177, March212019

Presenter:Natasha Mitchell

Producers:Natasha Mitchell and Jane Lee

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Genetics might explain the difference in our ability to ward off gut infections – ETHealthworld.com

January 19, 2020 medical

Lausanne: Individuals vary in the capability of their immune systems to ward off gut infections due to bacteria viruses and other pathogens, but the latest research suggests that part of this can be explained by genetic factors.

Now, scientists at EPFL's Institute of Bioengineering have published two papers in Genome Biology that make significant headway in uncovering the mechanisms by which genetics influences the ability of an organism to mount an immune reaction to an invading gut pathogen. The research was carried out by Michael Frochaux and Maroun Bou Sleiman from Bart Deplancke's research group at EPFL.

The scientists turned to the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster to study this phenomenon since it shares many of the biological pathways involved in fighting gut infections in humans.

The scientists studied a large panel of genetically distinct fruit fly lines, which vary greatly in their ability to resist gut infection by the severe pathogen Pseudomonas entomophila. To better understand the molecular origin of this variation, the researchers isolated infected guts from each fly line and explored them using a wide array of approaches.

"It is as if the organism intends to add more information in these mRNAs that could then be exploited to further fine-tune the overall gut immune response," says Deplancke. The change in mRNA length seems to be mediated through a protein called Lark, which binds RNA to form a complex involved in gene expression. When this complexing ability is lost, the fruit flies were less able to recover from a severe gut infection, clearly demonstrating the importance of this process in gut immunity.

The second paper reports the discovery of a number of genetic variants that alter the levels of gene expression in the gut following infection. One particular variant could be directly linked to variation in infection resistance because it modulates the expression level of a gene called Nutcracker. More resistant fly lines showed higher Nutcracker expression compared to less resistant ones.

"This study provides an intriguing example of how variation in the non-coding part of the genome could still critically affect complex traits such as height or disease susceptibility," says Deplancke. "In this case, this includes gut immunocompetence, so we need to consider the whole genome and not just its genes".

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Anatomy

SUNY Poly students learn anatomy with synthetic cadaver – The Times Telegram

January 19, 2020 medical

One of SUNY Polytechnic Institute's newest teachers just goes by one name: Syndi.

That's because she's a real dummy, a synthetic cadaver donated to the school's College of Health Sciences in Marcy to help students learn anatomy.

Syndi is a nickname, chosen by biology and chemistry lecturer Megan Dischiavo, for the silicone cadaver, which is officially known by its brand name, SynDaver.

"It's such a beneficial tool to teaching anatomy because you can teach the body as an entity, rather than using separate models," Dischiavo said in an email. "This really gives the student a global perspective of how the body works rather than learning bits and pieces on the cat or separate models.

"I've already had them relate their own bodies to the SynDaver. For example, when I showed one student the appendix, she immediately said, 'I had that taken out.' She then understood why she had pain right where the appendix is."

And students can learn all that, she said, without the "emotional experience" or chemical involved in dissecting human cadavers.

The almost $75,000 synthetic cadaver was bought by four donors, including the Dorothy Griffin Foundation, M&T Bank/Partners Trust Bank Charitable Fund, SUNY Performance Improvement Fund and an anonymous donor who gave in memory of a "remarkable man."

It is the only life-sized SynDaver in Upstate New York, according to the college. It includes bones, joints, organs and tendons, which can be exposed to let students see anatomical structures as they would appear in a real human body.

With Syndi, students see things in the same perspective they would on a patient, Dischiavo said.

"It's also helpful so they can start moving the SynDaver just as they would their patients from day one of learning," she said. "For example, we can show them how to take a radial pulse in the exact location they would on a human or the blood vessel cardiac surgeons take from the leg to use in the heart with bypass surgery."

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The Top 13 Greys Anatomy Deaths Ranked – Variety

January 19, 2020 medical

If theres anyone that knows how to deliver a heart-wrenching death scene, its the team behind ABCs Greys Anatomy. Created by Shonda Rhimes, the broadcast medical drama came out of the gate in 2005 with literal life and death stakes for its characters. Being set in a hospital meant that mortality was a constant theme that touched the lives of every one who walked through the doors, be they of-the-week patients or support staff, or full-time cast members no one is immune to the cold touch of death.

Now showrun by Krista Vernoff, Greys Anatomy has become the longest-running medical drama on television and, as such, the show has accumulated a record-high body count.

There have been quite a few of memorable ones that caused tears to be shed but not buckets to be cried. Those include Bonnie Crasnoff (Monica Keena), who was admitted after a train crash which left her impaled with a stranger in the sixth episode of Season 2; Harold OMalley (George Dzundza), a member of the bomb squad who was sent into the hospital to disable a bomb in the 12th episode of the third season, only for a projectile from a bazooka to explode in his arms;Susan Grey (Mare Winningham), who died due to complications from a procedure to treat hiccups in the 23rd episode of Season 3; Gary Clark (Michael ONeill), a mass shooter who took his grief over the death of his wife out on the hospital and ultimately killed himself in the sixth season finale; Dr. Craig Thomas (William Daniels), who died of a heart attack while performing an operation in the fifth episode of Season 9;Heather Brooks (Tina Majorino), part of the second class of surgical interns who died from accidental electrocution in the second episode of Season 10; Jimmy Evans (James Remar), who died in Season 10 from complications of endocarditis, which he developed after years of heroin use; Francesca McNeil (Harley Graham) who was admitted for cardiomyopathy and received an artificial heart but who passed away after the transplant in the 21st episode of Season 10;Olive Warner (Mary Kay Place), Dr. Richard Webbers (James Pickens Jr.) Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor, who died due to cardiomyopathy related to liver failure in Season 14; and Paul Stadler (Matthew Morrison),Dr. Jo Wilsons (Camilla Luddington) estranged and abusive husband, who was attacked in a hit-and-run in the 10th episode of Season 14 and whose organs were donated to save others, allowing him to do something good for once.

In anticipation of the final half of Season 16, Varietyscoured the graveyard of Seattle Grace Mercy West/Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital to compile a definitive list of the saddest character deaths. Read on for the Top 13.

13. Thatcher Grey (Season 15, Episode 11)

Like so many of the relationships on Greys, amends were sadly made just a little too late. Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and Thatcher (Jeff Perry) had a rocky relationship as father and daughter, but as she warmed up to her sister Lexie (Chyler Leigh), she grew to care for her father as well which made his death somber, as Meredith put off seeing him. When she finally did visit, the two carried on a somewhat terse conversation before he ultimately died in his sleep.

12. Ellis Grey (Season 3, Episode 17)

Lets be honest, Ellis (Kate Burton) wasnt the best mother. So when she coded after struggling with Alzheimers in Season 3, there may have been few dry eyes in the house. Merediths included. It was only through flashbacks in episodes to come that the audience fully came to appreciate her as the formidable surgeon and intense woman she was.

11. Diane Pierce (Season 13, Episode 18)

Maggie Pierce (Kelly McCreary) was a wreck after her adoptive mother died, as many people would be. How deeply affected the people she left behind were was what made losing Diane Pierce (LaTanya Richardson Jackson) so sad. It also serves as a stark contrast to Merediths reaction to her mothers death. Maggie sobbed after putting down the nail polish, realizing her mother had died. But, the silver lining in this Greys cloud is the budding relationship she began with Jackson Avery (Jesse Williams).

10. Adele Webber (Season 9, Episode 10)

After a lengthy battle with Alzheimers and a successful brain surgery to correct her aneurysm, Adele (Loretta Devine) died of a heart attack. The saddest part of Adeles death which occurred offscreen was watching Richard and his wife dancing together in his imagination. The only reason this death isnt ranked higher is because it was overshadowed in the episode by Miranda Baileys (Chandra Wilson) wedding to universal heartthrob Ben (Jason George).

9. Samuel Norbert Avery (Season 11, Episode 11)

It would be hard to watch any newborn die, and it was even harder to watch Jackson (Jesse Williams) and Aprils (Sarah Drew) preemie succumb to his rare bone disease. After learning that their sons bones were breaking in the womb, the parents decided to induce labor at 24 weeks and held him for a few minutes. This heartbreaking episode came a little too early in the season.

8. Doc the Dog (Season 2, Episode 27)

Just because Docs presence on the series was only the result of Merediths escapism, it doesnt mean he deserved to die. He loyally served his role of bringing Derek (Patrick Dempsey), Addison (Kate Walsh) and Meredith together all throughout Season 2, only to be put down and overshadowed by Denny Duquettes (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) death. Doc eventually returned (but just in Merediths mind) following Merediths near-death experience in Elliott Bay in Season 3.

7. Henry Burton (Season 8, Episode 10)

From a patient without insurance to Teddy Altmans (Kim Raver) adoring husband, Henry (Scott Foley) became an important part of the Greys family, so his death hit hard. If their marriage remained an insurance fraud contract, there wouldnt have been as great a reaction to the obvious fate of the chronically ill Henry. But watching a usually stoic Teddy try to keep her cool eventually giving way to one runny mascaraed tear over Henrys dead body in the morgue was simply too much for a midseason episode.

6. Seattle Grace/Mercy West shooting victims (Season 6, Episodes 23-24; Season 7, Episode 6) Reed Adamson, Dr. Charles Percy, Mary Portman

Among the numerous nameless victims of one of Greys most traumatic episodes, a few of the Seattle Grace-Mercy West residents also died. While she may not have been well liked, Reed Adamson (Nora Zehetner) certainly didnt need to be killed off in such an abrupt and violent manner. It was almost like a quick hit if it werent so random. The writers at least gave fans a chance to feel some sort of sympathy for Charles Percy (Robert Baker); at first another unpopular character, by drawing out his death, his vulnerable side was shown.

Mary Portman (Mandy Moore) was a different story: Viewers were introduced to Mary as a patient in the hospital shooting who actually bore witness to Dr. Percys death and spent the entire episode trying to help Dr. Miranda Bailey get him to an operating room. After she escaped the hospital, she eventually returned to get another surgery for a colostomy bag removal. Its after the surgery that she fell into a coma and died. Her death served to tie up the final loose end from the episode, but also felt even more tragic after all she had been through.

5. Lexie Grey (Season 8, Episode 24)

As the first to die from the plane crash, Lexie Grey deserved better. She was a latecomer to Meredith Greys life and it took at least three seasons before she was loved by her sister. She had finally given up the tormenting relationship with Mark Sloan (Eric Dane) after he had a baby with Callie Torres (Sara Ramirez), but she hadnt even stepped into her prime yet before her life was cut short. To see Mark, first in denial, finally declare his love for her as she was dying only made the scene more heartbreaking.

4. Mark Sloan (Season 9, Episode 1)

Did McSteamy really have to die? If you compare him to Lexie who died an episode earlier he made it through the plane crash unscathed, only to succumb to his injuries and be pulled off life support in the dramatic Season 9 premiere. Marks character growth endeared him to audiences as more than a set of washboard abs and sexy salt and pepper goatee: At the time of his death, he served as a decent best friend, mentor, father and true love to Lexie Grey. But to play devils advocate, maybe it would have been unfair to have the tragic couple wait to spend eternity together.

3. Derek Shepard (Season 11, Episode 24)

There wasnt enough wine in the world to prepare Greys fans for Derek Shepards untimely passing. A day that began with McDreamy saving a family, ended in his death as the incapacitated neurosurgeon described the missing steps in his own emergency intake and surgery. Then, if only to drive the knife further into the hearts of fans, once Meredith found Derek, braindead and alone in the fiscally deficient hospital, she was forced to pull the plug on the love of her life.

2. George OMalley (Season 5, Episode 24)

The world collectively gasped when George (T.R. Knight) was revealed to be on the other side of the elevator doors, dressed in his Army uniform, ready to guide Izzie (Katherine Heigl) to the afterlife. This intense Season 5 ending was the audiences first time witnessing the death of a main circle doctor, forever raising the stakes to come. From Callie recognizing the freckle, to John Doe tracing 007 into Merediths palm, each moment created goosebumps. The underdog of the interns didnt deserve to go out being dragged under a bus, but its only fitting that he did it to save someone elses life.

1. Denny Duquette (Season 2, Episode 27)

Love makes people do crazy things; but, unfortunately cutting L-Vad wires, breaking the law, and Izzie almost losing her job couldnt save Denny Duquette from death. Isabel and Dennys love story was the first flame that couldve shone brighter than Meredith and Dereks. Its largely why the death of Denny was so heartbreakingly tragic. Although Izzie seemed to move on, Dennys ghostly cameo in Season 5 made it clear the love story was always doomed.

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The TVLine-Up: What’s Returning, New and Leaving the Week of Jan. 19 – TVLine

January 19, 2020 medical

8 Stars We Need to Guest on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ ASAP (PHOTOS) – TVInsider

January 19, 2020 medical

ABC/Brian Bowen Smith; ABC/Ed Herrera; ABC/Image Group LAABC/Brian Bowen SmithViola DavisWith How to Get Away With Murder coming to an end later this year, its time for Viola to hop onto another Shondaland show ASAP. Plus, shes already guest-starred on Scandal, so shes done a crossover episode before. We need to see Annalise Keating interact with Meredith Grey!ABC/Ed HerreraDax ShepardDax is currently on another ABC show, Bless This Mess, but we could definitely see him playing a patient on Greys and maybe falling in love with one of the doctors. Since Justin Chambers, aka Alex Karev, is leaving the show for good, Dax could be a new love interest for Jo! InstagramSophia BushA few of her fellow One Tree Hill co-stars have already guest-starred on the show Bethany Joy Lenz and Hilarie Burton so now its time for Sophia to join the Grey's family! We could definitely see her playing a new doctor on the scene.ABC/Richard CartwrightLisa KudrowLisa would be great at playing a visiting doctor from another accomplished hospital who comes in for a few episodes to stir stuff up. Not to mention, her appearance would be so fun for Friends fans.ABC/Kelsey McNealOliver HudsonOlivers ABC show, Splitting Up Together, was canceled last year, so they should keep the funny man in the ABC family and bring him over to Grey Sloan Memorial. Hes charming and sweet, which would make him a great patient.InstagramZendayaNot only is Zendaya a Greys fan herself, her Euphoria costar, Eric Dane, was on the show for many seasons. We could see the actress taking on an interesting patient storyline.ABC/Image Group LATaylor SwiftTaylors such a big Greys Anatomy fan, she even named her cat after Meredith Grey. She also gave acting a shot this year in Cats, so it could be another opportunity to show her abilities.ABCDiane KeatonGreys has a history of bringing in older, accomplished actresses Geena Davis, Faye Dunaway, and June Squibb, just to name a few and Diane would be a great addition to the list. We could definitely see her playing somebodys mother or grandmother. Maybe she could play Merediths aunt? So many possibilities!

Over the course of the past 16 seasons, Greys Anatomy has featured an incredible amount of guest stars. From Oscar-nominated actresses playing visiting doctors to up-and-coming stars showing their range as patients, the show has truly seen it all.

Now that were nearing the end of another season, its time to start thinking about the actors we want to see on the show in the future. Whether its a fellow ABC network alum or an iconic film star, check out the gallery above to see the actors we want to guest star in the future.

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The Anatomy of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget – TheJambar.com

January 19, 2020 medical

By Amanda Joerndt

Youngstown State Universitys Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget showcases an overall 2.1% increase, $3,785,228, from the previous fiscal years budget.

Neal McNally, vice president of finance and business operations, said the budget is handled with the universitys overall financial health in mind at a YSU Board of Trustees meeting Dec. 4.

We think in order for the trustees to exercise their responsibility, we need to manage the overall finances of the university in such a way to ensure a balanced budget, McNally said.

YSU student wages and faculty labor agreements per the Ohio Education Association are two categories that fall under Provost Brien Smiths budget.

McNally said funds are assigned accordingly when departments request various actions in the budget.

The department chairs will bring requests to the deans, the deans would take the budget requests to the provost and typically those requests want to increase the number of faculty or they may have a retirement in one department, he said.

McNally said a portion of the provosts budget is almost exclusively tied to the labor agreements, particularly for faculty, resulting in a total of $693,147 allocated dollars for Ohio Education Association labor agreements, according to the Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget.

We have a three-year labor agreement for the faculty union, which is the Ohio Education Association, and their salary went up about 2.5% this year, McNally said. If weve hired somebody, were committed to covering their salary and benefits.

John Jakubek, a YSU Board of Trustees member, said some smaller variations in the budget dont always have to get approved through the board.

We dont have to approve each and every one of them, but the actual budget every year we do, he said.

Jakubek said having a shared governance is the most important step when having open communication with different departments.

I think when you look at the strategic plan thats being put together and so forth, we have to align the strategy, what we need to accomplish and the dollars that we have and how we can best use those dollars to achieve those goals. Shared governance plays a big part in that, Jakubek said.

Additionally, the Ohio minimum wage increased from $8.55 to $8.70 in January 2020, and according to McNally, the university plans to adjust to the increase through hiring fewer students or having students work fewer hours to manage the budget.

Appendix C of the Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget states graduate assistants that work for the STEM department receive a stipend of $10,000 and graduate assistants in all other departments at the university receive a $7,500 stipend.

According to McNally, there was a need to create a differential to respond to the market.

Thats pertinent for STEM because I guess theres a lot more opportunities in places like the Youngstown Business Incubator and America Makes that could really benefit from some of our graduate engineering students, McNally said.

Nico Lucarelli, adjunct STEM faculty member, said although student wages may be differential, he believes the compensation for STEM graduate assistants is fairly balanced.

Graduate assistants, like other student employees, are allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours on teaching assistant-related jobs, Lucarelli said. Balancing coursework, research, thesis writing and a full 20 hours of grading a week can be quite difficult.

According to Lucarelli, his time as a graduate assistant was focused on engaging with students and performing engineering experiments.

I was also able to serve as an instructor for a few labs, which went a long way in developing public speaking skills as well as getting more familiar with laboratory equipment and practices, Lucarelli said. STEM GAs [graduate assistants] definitely earn the stipend they receive with the workload and responsibilities they have.

According to McNally, the operating budget has not seen any kind of wiggle room in the last 20 years.

This is not uncommon in a public university, McNally said. Since were public, were not really expected to have a big margin or profit. You typically will see break-even budgets with public entities and our revenues are just about right at our expenses.

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15 ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Exits Ranked From Most to Least Climactic (PHOTOS) – TVInsider

January 19, 2020 medical

ABCDerek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey)We may never know the full story over Dempseys fallout with Greys, but at least Shonda & Co. had the good sense to know that only death would do Derek part from Meredith (Ellen Pompeo). And so, in Season 11, Derek died of medical incompetence at Dillard Medical Center after he was hit by a semi.ABCStephanie Edwards (Jerrika Hinton)Hinton chose to leave the show after Season 13, and Stephanie literally went out in a blaze of glory, setting the hospital on fire to save a young girl from a sexual predator. And after narrowly escaping with her life, Steph realized that she wanted to experience life outside of a hospital for once.ABCGeorge OMalley (T.R. Knight)Knight exited the show after Season 5, citing disappointment with Georges storyline and a communication breakdown with Rhimes, and George died after saving a stranger from the path of an oncoming bus. An abrupt ending, yes, but a heroic one, at least.ABCCristina Yang (Sandra Oh)Oh gave a full seasons notice, specifying that Season 10 would be her last before the season even premiered. And so the Greys writers had time to give her a fitting sendoff, with her old flame Burke handing her the keys to a cutting-edge cardiothoracic research center in Switzerland.ABCPreston Burke (Isaiah Washington)In the wake Washingtons gay slur scandal, ABC didnt confirm his firing from Grey's until after Season 3 had already concluded, but the writers must have seen the writing on the wall. In the Season 3 finale, Burke realized that his wedding to Cristina wasnt what she wanted, and he disappeared until the aforementioned reprise in Season 10.ABCCallie Torres (Sara Ramirez)According to Rhimes, Ramirez didnt give the writers a heads-up that the Season 12 finale would be her last episode. To her credit, though, she picked an opportune time to bail: Callie was getting ready to leave for a new life in New York City in that finale.ABCMark Sloan (Eric Dane)Mark only lasted two episodes more than Lexie, succumbing to his injuriescardiac tamponade, to be specificafter being airlifted back to Seattle. It was a sad epilogue to the plane crash drama, but at least Mark regained consciousness long enough to spend quality time with his friends at the hospital.ABCAddison Montgomery (Kate Walsh)Anyone who didnt watch the premiere of Greys spinoff Private Practice missed the scene where Addison quits her job at the hospital then known as Seattle Grace, but the character made plenty of return trips to her former workplace.ABCApril Kepner (Sarah Drew)After surviving a near-death experience (and after Drew and costar Jessica Capshaw got their walking papers during Season 14), April found her happily-ever-after with ex-fiance-turned-husband Paramedic Matthew (Justin Bruening) and left the hospital to work with Seattles homeless population. Its a fitting ending for such a good-hearted character but would April really give up surgery that easily?ABCArizona Robbins (Jessica Capshaw)Once daughter Sofia started missing her NYC life, Arizona decided she and Callie should be co-parenting in the same city, and she opted to relocate to the Big Apple. Greys gets points for teasing the potential of a Calzona reunionwith Callie and Arizona flirting via text message before the movebut the show loses points for not bringing Sara Ramirez back to close out Arizonas storyline.ABC/Screencap by Home of the NuttyIzzie Stevens (Katherine Heigl)Heigls discontentment on the Greys set made national news during Season 6, but the ending fans gotIzzie fleeing Seattle after getting rejected by estranged husband Alexis not the one the writers had in mind. Fans had long held out hope of some sort of Alex-Izzie closure, but now those hopes are dashed because ofABCAlex Karev (Justin Chambers)Hours, nay, minutes after the announcement that Chambers was leaving Greys came the news that his last episode had already aired in Season 16 and there wouldnt be any sort of send-off for the character. Alex at least saved Merediths medical license in his final appearance, but fansand Jolex shippers!deserved more.ABC/Screencap by Home of the NuttyLeah Murphy (Tessa Ferrer)Leah didnt do much during her tenure at Grey Sloan besides sleeping with Arizona and inspiring a non-fraternization rule at the hospital. And when Ferrer was let go during Season 10, Greys closed out Leahs storyline, with Richard (James Pickens Jr.) firing her from the hospital for being a better doctor than surgeon. But then the writers brought Leah back for a handful of Season 13 episodes, and for all we know, shes still there? Somewhere?ABC/Screencap by Home of the Nutty

The doctors are out. The abrupt departure of Justin Chambers from Greys Anatomy is just the latest in a long succession of cast member exits from the ABC drama, which has bid farewell to a dozen and a half series regulars in its 16-season run so far.

Some of these outgoing characters got carefully-crafted swan songs while others exits were just mentioned in passing on the show or just ignored entirely.

Flip through the slides above to see which of 15 former Greys stars went out with a bang and who went out with a whimper or less. (Warning: Spoilers for all seasons herein!)

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Anatomy of Protest Music in Assam during the time of CAA Protests – A Humming Heart

January 19, 2020 medical

When Dr Bhupen Hazarika sang the song Biswa Bijoyee Na-Jowan (youngsters who won the world) in the 1939 film Indramalati, he probably would not have thought that the youth of Assam would resonate with the same song as they lead the protest against the Citizen Amendment Act, some 80 years later.

Music has been a very integral part of the Assamese society and even at the most distressing time, songs have been the adjuvant that ensured the mobilisation of the Assamese sentiments.

It is important to go back to the days of Assam Agitation (1979-85) to see the importance of music as a form of protest is the state, to see how Hazarikas work has managed to strike a chord amongst the Assamese nationalists.

Hazarikas songs united a frustrated Assamese diaspora and reflected the helplessness faced by the state since 1947. Assams troubled relationship with New Delhi found a rich and resounding depiction in his lyrics and songs.

The 1983 Assam elections were brutal. At the peak of the agitation, Dr Hazarika wrote a ballad which described a little brother who was killed. The song, Juye Pura Tirasir was dedicated to a young martyr, and its lyrics translated to: My little brother disappeared that year. Do you have any news about him? He wanted to build his country and to secure a happy future for those who live in Assam. He did not want to become a stranger in his own land.

Today, the fight remains the same. The Assamese do not want to become strangers in their own land. So, when 17-year-old Sam Stafford and 20-year-old Dipanjal Das lost their lives due to the brutal open firing by police during the anti-CAA protests in Guwahati; what Dr Bhupen Hazarika wrote about came rushing back.

Protest songs have a very deep-rooted hold within the Assamese society. Even before the current anti-CAA protest intensified, there was a trend which showed the mobilisation of the Assamese youth towards fighting the age-old issue of illegal immigration and the negligence from the Central Government through music. The anti-CAA protests established music as one of the foremost weapons for this generation to show dissent. New-age and independent artists populate the domain of protest music in Assam currently.

Hip-hop has become the voice of the youth and is actively used today as a means to express opinions. In 2018, Guwahati-based rapper Minimi released his composition titled Bangladeshi. The song talks about the Assamese fighting for their rights and how they feel betrayed by the government and its system. The song has the feel of a war cry asking the youth to join this fight and save the land from the infiltration of the illegal immigrants.

The track, however, has garnered criticism for being overtly xenophobic. The lyrics can be considered inflammatory and be interpreted as a catalyst for inciting violence. A part of the song translates to: Foreigners maybe brought and filled up in Assam. If we pick up our hengdang (sword), the Bangladeshi will run lifting their legs, leaving their lungi. Another part translates to, The guest is godlike for us. But beat-up the foreigner repeatedly. We will cut them into half if the question arises of the existence of motherland. Every house has a sword. It is sharp. Whoever dares to die, come out, you brave Asomiyas, Let us make the Luit red.

The shift in tone and themes between the songs Hazarika composed, and what is being rendered today indicates the mindset which has set in within the Assamese society. The current wave of protest in Assam saw the use of the slogan, Aah Aah Ulai Aah. It calls everyone to come out and join the movement. This slogan also originates from a Bhupen Hazarika song with the same name.

While Bhupen Hazarikas songs are a call to sacrifice, Minimis track is a call to arms. Also, notably, Hazarikas song had the phrase, Xogaj Jonota which translates to well-informed public. At a time, when the nation is battling misinformation, an age-old song showcases its timelessness yet again.

Another young singer from the state, Shankuraj Knowar collaborated with a few upcoming musicians to compose a song called Odhikaar. The song was released on December 10, 2019, at the peak of the anti-CAA protests in Assam with a statement which read:

The Assamese speaking population feels they will be outnumbered within their own state by the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019, (CAB), due to the threat and pattern of illegal Bangladeshi immigrantsAt the macro level, the whole of India will not suffer what Assam will suffer in micro-levelsAll protests should be in the spirit of the constitution of India by peaceful means and by respecting everyone elses views. Violence and atrocities of any kind should be avoided. However, we stand here to stand against the implementation of the CAB in its current way. The state has to be protected like you would protect your homes and then welcome guests.

Odhikaar is a beautiful composition which criticizes the state government for sacrificing the interest of their land for those of the central government. The song reminds everyone of the sacrifices made by the martyrs and asks everyone to come out and oppose what is wrong. The themes here are similar to the ones composed by Hazarika. The tone is calm, yet it evokes the spirit of Assamese nationalism. It doesnt call for aggression but requests people to fight for what is right by being well informed.

Rahul Rajkhowa has written an English rap highlighting the atrocities of the government and the impact of the decisions made by those in power. In one of his earlier compositions, Rajkhowa has also sung about the vulnerability of immigrants being perceived as the ones responsible for a spectrum of Assams problems that range from economy to ecology. That song garnered some criticism for it giving impetus to discrimination and marginalisation.

Along with them, there are other upcoming, independent artists composing music who are contributing to the movement. Their composition, delivery and lyrics are indicative of the influence of the underground culture as well as Indian hip-hop scene that has become even more popular since the release of Gully Boy(2019). A perfect example is rapper AS Wonderland. He uploaded a song called Jai Shri Ram (which was originally composed by Gangtok-based rapper UNB). Similar to AS Wonderland, Rapper Im D composed an Assamese song which again invokes sentiments similar to Minmi, We are Assamese, we are ready to die and kill for our motherland.

In Assam, celebrities from the field of art and entertainment are leading the protests against the Citizen Amendment Bill (CAB) and now the Citizen Amendment Act (CAA), although very few commercial singers have sung or composed anti-establishment music. One of the most famous figures leading the anti-CAA protest is Zubeen Garg, who incidentally sang the campaign song of the ruling Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) in the 2016 elections. He, however, has apologised, just like Simanta Shekar who sang it in the previous elections. But neither of the two has so far composed or sang anything for the movement.

It is only Manas Robin, popular commercial Assamese singer, who has composed a protest song, Bodone Aanile Maan Oi. The undertone is anti-Bengali and openly asks people to fight the issue of illegal Bangladeshis, be it Hindu or Muslim.

The culture of protest music is vibrant and deep-rooted in Assamese society. The current protest is led by musicians and artists and is based on the songs written by legendary Dr Bhupen Hazarika. One can estimate how big a visionary the singer, writer and composer was, given his songs still hold relevance to the utmost optimum level. Ironically, Hazarika fought the 2004 Lok Sabha elections on a BJP ticket. Today, as the state fights against the BJP majority government, it is his songs which lead the masses.

Assamese protest music witnesses a transition, but overall still embodies the values set by the notable names in the past. There has been a paradigm shift, especially in the aggressive approach, and protest music is an essential indicator of it. However, the Assamese community is known to be a peace-loving one, and Dr Bhupen Hazarikas songs reflected the same ethos that the society holds. The fact that even today, the majority is still using his songs to lead protests and agitations, is proof of those values.

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Greys Anatomy Star Caterina Scorsone And Husband Welcomes Third Child. … – Union Journalism

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The new year has been extremely good for Greys Anatomy star Caterina Scorsone as she welcomed her third daughter with her husband, Rob Giles. The couple started the new decade on an auspicious note.

Caterina Scorsone and Rob Giles with their first two daughters

The couple announced the birth of their baby girl on Tuesday, 31 December, the last day of 2019.

Arwen is here! the actress, 38, captioned the photos she shared on Instagram. The pictures show newborn Arwen cuddling with each of her elder sisters, Eliza, 7, and Paloma, 3. Our family wishes you a happy new year, a happy new decade, and a happy heart made new by love in every exquisite moment, Scorsone added.

Scorsone, who plays the role of Amelia Shepherd on the ABC medical drama, shared the good news in November 2019 that she was expecting baby No. 3. She did so by posting a Halloween-themed photo of herself, her musician husband, and their two daughters dressed as the Addams Family along with the caption, Our Familys about to get even kookier. #pumpkinintheoven.

Similar to her real-life situation, her on-screen character announced her pregnancy in the season 16 premiere episode earlier in 2019. It could have been done to make shooting easier, drive forward the plot, and avoid any unnecessary complications during the shoot while trying to hide the baby bump.

Earlier in March, Scorsone also opened up about raising their second daughter Paloma, who has Down Syndrome.

My whole concept of what motherhood was had to shift, she said on the Motherly podcast. She shared that even though in the beginning the revelation sent her into a tailspin, Scorsone soon realized that her primary responsibility is to keep her safe and make her feel loved.

Suddenly, my understanding of my job as a mother completely distilled and opened, she continued. This also made her rethink the way she was bringing up her first daughter. Since then, things have changed a lot, and she is thankful for them.

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