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Northern Arizona University – Chemistry Dept – Assistant Professor of Practice in Brewing and Fermentation Science – Brewbound.com Craft Beer Job…

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Northern Arizona University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in Brewing and Fermentation Science. This position is an academic-year appointment beginning in mid-August 2022. This position is not eligible for tenure. The salary range is $62,000 to $71,000.

Minimum qualifications include (1) an earned Bachelors degree in brewing science, food science, or a related field, or a bachelors degree in a non-related field and completion of a professional or university-affiliated brewing program; (2) at least three years of work experience in a commercial brewing (or similar) facility with at least one year in a supervisorial role (brewmaster, head brewer, brewing supervisor, packaging manager, quality manager, tap room operations manager, or other documented work experience).

Preferred qualifications include (1) Masters degree or higher in a brewing science or related field (chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, biological sciences, engineering, food science, etc.); (2) Prior teaching experience and evidence of teaching effectiveness in higher education in chemistry or other brewing science related fields; (3) Experience in differentiated instruction for diverse student populations; (4) Research experience and a publication record in brewing science related disciplines; (5) Proven knowledge of brewing process operations including raw materials, fermentation process technology, and packaging operations. Five years or more work experience in a commercial brewing facility; (6) Certified Cicerone or BJCP Judge and prior beer judging experience and prior beer judging experience; (7) Demonstrated knowledge or experience in tap room operations, beer sales, or marketing.

The successful candidate will serve as the primary point of contact for the curriculum in the newly launched Brewing and Fermentation Science certificate program at NAU. This program integrates coursework from Chemistry and Biological Sciences with offerings in NAUs School of Hotel and Restaurant Management in the form of unique emphases in Brewing Quality Assurance and Brewing Management and Hospitality (https://nau.edu/cefns/brewing-and-fermentation-science). The successful candidate will provide excellent instruction in brewing science lectures and labs, including Principles of Brewing Science (CHM 310), Brewing Process Technology (CHM 311), Sensory and Quality Aspects of Beer/Lab (CHM 312/312L), and Beer Basics (HA 372), and the candidate may also be required to instruct courses in brewing science relevant fields as needed.A critical part of this roll will be coordinating internships for undergraduate students in the craft beer and brewing industry and bringing and developing strategic relationships is key. This person will represent NAU in engagement efforts with statewide and national industry trade groups in brewing as well as community partners.

To apply, go to Faculty and Administrator Openings at https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/current-job-openings/ and select job ID 606157. Your application must be submitted online to be reviewed and should include a single attachment that contains (1) a cover letter addressing the job description and preferred qualifications, 2) a current CV, (3) a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, (4) a statement of research interests and plans of scholarly activity, (5) a one-page DEIJ statement that addresses your values and/or philosophy, accomplishments, experiences, education and training in DEIJ, and (6) the names of three references. Save all items, in the order stated, and attach them in a single PDF or Word Document. You will also need to arrange for three letters of reference to be sent separately as an attachment to chemistry@nau.edu. Address questions to Dr. Brandon Cruickshank, Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, PO Box 5698, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011-5698, brandon.cruickshank@nau.edu, (928) 523-9602. Review of applications will begin 30 days after posting (April 21, 2022) and continue until the position is filled or closed.

Northern Arizona University is a 29,569-student institution with its main campus in Flagstaff, a four-season community of about 72,000 at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks. NAUs emphasis on undergraduate education is enhanced by its graduate programs and research as well as distance learning. All faculty members are expected to promote student learning and help students achieve academic outcomes. The university is committed to a diverse and civil working and learning environment. The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry has 18 faculty committed to excellence in teaching and research. The department currently has over 250 undergraduate majors and offers a number of Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in chemistry including two ACS certified degrees. A 120,000 square foot Science and Health Building, opened in 2015, houses chemistry teaching and research activities. The department also operates laboratories in the 95,000 square foot Science Lab Facility which was completed in 2007.

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification, and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees right to work in the United States.

Northern Arizona University is a committee Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

NAU affirms the importance and critical need for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (DEIJ) in higher education, and we seek to hire people with a strong track record of engagement with DEIJ in their professional endeavors. We require as part of your application a one-page DEIJ statement that addresses your values and/or philosophy, accomplishments, experiences, education, and training with DEIJ.

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A study of old flies offers new insight into retinal degeneration – ASBMB Today

While bright light helps us see better, our eyes need darkness for better vision. Light breaks down the sensitive machinery of our eyes every day, and during the darkness of night, key pieces are rebuilt. The clock of our circadian rhythms runs this process, and researchers have found that if the clock is disrupted, our eyes may be at greater risk of retinal degeneration as we age.

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Fruit flies give insight into age-related changes in human vision. A team of researchers discovered the circadian clock plays a significant role in protecting eyes from retinal degeneration. The team studied fruit flies, which serve as a good model for the human retina. Vikki Weake, associate professor of biochemistry in Purdue's College of Agriculture, led the team.

Imagine if we could slow or prevent vision loss from retinal degeneration, said Vikki Weake, associate professor of biochemistry in Purdue Universitys College of Agriculture, who led the study. To do this, we need to understand the molecular mechanisms that drive age-associated changes and the external and internal factors that influence them. In this study, we discovered the circadian clock plays a surprisingly significant role in age-related changes in the retina. This internal clock may be critical in advanced age to prevent retinal degeneration and maintain eye health.

The team studied the eyes of Drosophila flies, a common model for the human eye. However, the study was uncommon in its use of multiple time points during aging, focus on photoreceptor neurons and new data analysis approaches. The findings are detailed in a paper in PLOS Genetics.

In our earlier studies, just focusing on gene expression, we were missing part of the story, Weake said. By looking at changes in chromatin that alter access to the underlying DNA during aging, we were able to identify some of the transcription factors that drive these gene expression changes in the aging eye.

Weake acknowledges doctoral student Juan Jupa Jauregui-Lozano for the idea for and application of the bioinformatics technique used.

I came across a powerful bioinformatics technique that can identify changes in transcription factor activity, helping us to understand gene regulation, Jauregui-Lozano said. The results revealed that the transcription factors Clock and Cycle - known for their role in circadian rhythm showed progressive changes in activity with age. This fits with what we know about eye biology, and this unbiased approach led us to identify Clock and Cycle as interesting targets to study.

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Vikki Weake, associate professor of biochemistry in Purdue's College of Agriculture, sits at a microscope in her lab.

The technique, called diffTF, looks at changes in DNA accessibility in chromatin between different conditions. It generates a panel of potential candidates to pursue, as opposed to a research team beginning with a target gene in mind.

Clock and Cycle were known for being master regulators of circadian rhythms, but we saw they also regulate nearly all of the genes involved in sensing light in the retina, Jauregui-Lozano said. When the Clock:Cycle complex is disrupted, flies are susceptible to light-dependent retinal degeneration, and light-independent increase of oxidative stress. In humans, disruption of circadian rhythms has been associated with the onset of several age-related eye diseases. This is another piece of the puzzle.

Regulating the time at which these proteins are made is important to protect the light-sensing neurons and retain vision, Weake said.

The proteins involved in sensing light are delicate and degrade during the day when they are exposed to light, she said. If the circadian clock is off and these proteins arent made at the right time, its a problem.

The study found this complex controlled gene expression of nearly 20% of the active genes in Drosophila photoreceptors. The study also found the complex was responsible for maintaining global levels of chromatin accessibility in photoreceptors, a critical step in transcription of genes.

Co-author Hana Hall, research assistant professor of biochemistry at Purdue, performed light and dark experiments to see the effect on gene transcription when she was a researcher in Weakes lab.

Unlike most cells in the human body, neurons dont divide and replicate. The death of neurons lead to degenerative disease, Hall said. Because of this the cellular processes involved in repairing and regulating them are especially important. Proteins achieve this, and genes control which proteins are produced.

Aging is the main risk factor for neurodegenerative disease, Hall said. If we can understand the mechanics of how things get off track or become misregulated in our later years, we may be able to prevent or slow down the progression of these diseases. Vision loss affects a persons lifespan, independence and quality of life. Even delaying onset by five years could make a tremendous difference. We have ideas, and we are going to seek the answers.

The research team also included doctoral student Sarah Stanhope and undergraduate students Kimaya Bakhle and Makayla M. Marlin.

The National Eye Institute of the NIH (R01EY024905) and the Bird Stair Research Fellowship and Ross Lynn Research Scholar funded this work.

This article originally appeared in Purdue Universitys Agriculture News and has been republished with permission.

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How tumor hypoxia suppresses the immune response – ASBMB Today

A team of researchers at the New England Inflammation and Tissue Protection Institute at Northeastern University have made headway in determining how the upregulation of adenosine in the hypoxic tumor microenvironment influences cell responses to immunotherapy.

Cells constantly are regulating every aspect of cell growth with complex signaling pathways and checkpoints to ensure everything is working normally. When cells notice something foreign or harmful, such as cancer cells, they activate their immune response to eliminate the harm. Cancer, however, has adapted to override this response, which allows cancer cells to grow into lethal tumors.

Kai Beattie is an undergraduate working under the direction of Michail Sitkovsky and Stephen Hatfield at the New England Inflammation and Tissue Protection Institute.

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T cells (pink) infiltrate an orthotopically injected murine breast tumor with differential expression of the adenosine-generating ectoenzyme CD73 (yellow).DAPI (blue).

Beattie and colleagues are working to elucidate evolutionary conserved mechanisms of immune evasion and metastatic dissemination exploited by cancerous cells. He will discuss his teams findings today during a poster presentation at the 2022 American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Annual Meeting held in conjunction with the Experimental Biology conference in Philadelphia.

Studying cancers molecular underpinnings is especially intriguing to me because it represents an impossibly difficult biological puzzle that is the ultimate product of Darwinian evolution, Beattie said. When we study biochemical pathways enriched in tumors, we are actually beginning to understand ancient mechanisms of survival. Such is the case for hypoxiaadenosinergic signaling and the epithelialmesenchymal transition.

Cancer cells override the immune response by changing their surroundings to make the ideal environment for tumor growth.

Tumor hypoxia is when cancer cells have low oxygen levels because they are consuming oxygen to grow faster than the body can make more oxygen. Just as when we work out, we breathe faster to get more oxygen, when cells grow faster, they need more oxygen.

Kai Beattie did the work hell present at the ASBMB annual meeting while he was an undergraduate at Northeastern University. He credited research technician Nuria Roxana Romero Navarette for her excellent mentorship and scientific intellect and Anushka Dongre, an assistant professor, for collaborating with the New England Inflammation and Tissue Protection Institute on the project.

Beattie and colleagues are studying the A2AR signaling pathway and how this pathway could be harnessed to enable antitumor responses. Beatties research specifically focuses on understanding the mechanism with which HIF-1 increases adenosine levels. Better understanding the link between HIF-1 and adenosine levels will add another potential regulation mechanism for programming the anti-tumor response.

While studying HIF-1s mechanism, Beattie discovered adenosine-generating enzymes and changes in adenosine metabolism when hypoxic conditions are induced. Using epithelial murine breast cancer and quasi-mesenchymal carcinoma cells, he and his team found a remarkable difference in adenosinergic enzymes and epithelialmesenchymal transition transcription factors during hypoxia.

Future work by Beattie and colleagues will focus on validating his findings in 3D cell aggregates that can mimic tissues (spheroids) and in preclinical mouse models, potentially using gene editing methods to establish key proteins involved in anti-hypoxia-HIF-1-A2AR treatment.

Beattie said the take-home message of his work so far is this: Hypoxia-dependent signaling within neoplastic contexts represents one of many pathophysiological hallmarks of cancer that are integral to carcinogenesis and development of therapeutic resistance. Our knowledge of these biological capabilities is directly translatable to the development of treatments that, in the case of hypoxiaadenosinergic signaling, enhance anticancer immunity through the liberation of tumor-reactive cytotoxic lymphocytes from immunosuppression.

Kai Beattie will present this research between 12:45 and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3, in Exhibit/Poster Hall AB, Pennsylvania Convention Center (Poster Board Number A346) (abstract).

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Anatomy

Tacking the Mesh: It’s the Anatomy That Matters! – Newswise

Newswise A May 2022 study published in theDiseases of the Colon and Rectumzooms in on the importance of anatomy. Dr. Argeny and colleagues of the Medical University of Vienna, Austria, provide insight into the anatomical position of the mesh in relation to the sacrum during a laparoscopic procedure. The authors studied 18 fresh cadavers and performed laparoscopic sacral mesh fixation as surgeons would do during laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy.This study emphasizes the importance of cadaver studiesbefore implementing new surgical techniques in clinical practice.

Albert Wolthuis, MD, PhD, from the Department of Abdominal Surgery, University Hospital Leuven, Belgium, commented on the study in an accompanying editorial titled Tacking the Mesh on the Sacral Promontory in Laparoscopic Ventral Mesh Rectopexy: Its Anatomy That Matters! Dr. Wolthius stated that Surgical anatomy is the basis for our day-to-day practice. When nonresectional surgery is performed and anatomical deformities are corrected, proper knowledge of anatomical structures is necessary. A thorough anatomical knowledge by really zooming in on the correct anatomical structures is what matters most during surgical dissection. It is with such studies that we can discuss details of laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy so that we can teach students, surgical trainees, and even our colleagues.

The abstract of the study is translated into both Spanish and Chinese.

Citation for the study:Argeny, Stanislaus M.D.; Zaussinger, Maximillian M.D.; Maurer-Gesek, Barbara M.D.; Weninger, Wolfgang J. M.D.; Maier, Andrea G. M.D.; Reissig, Lukas F. M.D.; Umek, Wolfgang M.D.; Veit-Rubin, Nikolaus M.D., M.B.A.; Jones, Oliver M. D.M., F.R.C.S.; Stift, Anton M.D.; Riss, Stefan M.D., F.R.C.S.Laparoscopic Sacral Mesh Fixation for Ventral Rectopexy: Clinical Implications From a Cadaver Study, Diseases of the Colon & Rectum: May 2022 - Volume 65 - Issue 5 - p 750-757 doi: 10.1097/DCR.0000000000002133

Citation for the accompanying editorial: Wolthuis, Albert M. M.D., Ph.D. Tacking the Mesh on the Sacral Promontory in Laparoscopic Ventral Mesh Rectopexy: Its Anatomy That Matters!, Diseases of the Colon & Rectum: May 2022 - Volume 65 - Issue 5 - p 615-616

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Anatomy of a Scandal to Roar: the seven best shows to stream this week – The Guardian

Pick of the weekAnatomy of a Scandal Rupert Friend in Anatomy of a Scandal. Photograph: Netflix

A sexual assault committed by an MP? Followed by an attempted cover-up? This probably sounded like a stark premise when first conceived now it just feels like another week in the life of the British government. Rupert Friend and Sienna Miller star as a rising Tory MP and his long-suffering wife who find themselves in the eye of a media, legal and political storm after Friends caddish James Whitehouse is revealed to have had an affair with aide Olivia Lytton (Naomi Scott). Despite Whitehouses assurances, it seems his crime might be much worse. Written and produced by David E Kelley and House of Cards showrunner Melissa James Gibson, this serial promises dark intrigue aplenty. Netflix, from Friday 15 April

Life without cameras, says the trailers voiceover, was a big change for us. Well the First Family of reality TV is back on familiar ground now, as they return for yet another season of less than stoically addressed Rich People Problems. This time, theyre on a new platform after a tearful farewell to E! in 2021. But the tone is more or less the same, even if the title has been tweaked. Expect Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barkers engagement to feature prominently, along with the aftermath of the tragic events at Travis Scotts Astroworld festival and, on a happier note, Kylie Jenners pregnancy. Disney+, from Thursday 14 April

Catherine Tate returns to our screens with a documentary-style comedy, set in the fictional female prison of HMP Woldsley. Tate gets on the prosthetics to play multiple characters from the incongruously happy-clappy governor Laura Willis to Big Viv, an inevitably furious lifer as the inmates attempt to stage a musical with the idea of finding redemption via creativity. As is often the case with Tate, her undeniable talent and versatility as a performer is sometimes not quite enough to mask flaws in the writing, which can feel slightly one-note. Netflix, from Tuesday 12 April

A second series for this meta-sitcom (very much in the stylistic vein of Curb Your Enthusiasm and Louie) starring Argentinian comic and radio personality Sebastin Wainraich as, inevitably, Sebastin, a slightly grouchy and put-upon comic and radio personality. Again not unexpectedly, Sebastin has a complicated private life his ex-wife has upped sticks to Barcelona and taken their kids with her. In this series, Sebastin tries to reconnect with his family and gets slightly more than he bargained for. Gently amusing with an edge of mid-life melancholy. Netflix, from Wednesday 13 April

Barack Obama steps into the shoes of David Attenborough in this engaging and beautifully shot new series exploring the natural magnificence of the globes finest national parks. Travelling the world from Kenya to California and marvelling at beasts from sea turtles to sloths, Obama immerses himself in each parks unique ecosystem, and his sense of wonder not to mention his sonorous delivery is very infectious. We look forward to Donald Trumps inevitable documentary opus about the worlds great golf courses. Netflix, from Wednesday 13 April

The title of this Agatha Christie adaptation is the beginning of its mystery: the last words of a man who is found dying at the bottom of a cliff. The pair of amateur sleuths looking into the mystery of his tumble are Will Poulters gauche vicars son Bobby Jones and his glamorous socialite friend Frances Derwent (Lucy Boynton). Directed by Hugh Laurie, its solid albeit generic fare, enlivened by a certain wry humour but generally proceeding exactly as you might expect an Agatha Christie adaptation on BritBox to proceed. BritBox, from Thursday 14 April

An excitingly unpredictable anthology series of feminist fables from the team behind cult 80s-set wrestling hit Glow, Roar ranges far and wide in terms of styles and situations across its eight episodes. Theres realism and surrealism, comedy and horror. Theres a woman who compulsively eats photographs. A woman who returns her unsatisfactory husband like some shoddy consumer appliance. A woman whose husband has made a shelf on which to display her. The impressive cast includes Issa Rae, Alison Brie and Nicole Kidman. Apple TV+, from Friday 15 April

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ABC Dominates Thursday Ratings With Station 19, Greys Anatomy Tie; Law & Order Hits Season Low Viewership – Deadline

ABC and its Thursday drama slate were the primetime ratings winners on Thursday, with CBS in repeats.

Station 19 and Greys Anatomy were the top programs of the evening, tying with a 0.6 rating in the 18-49 demo, per fast affiliates. Typically a new episode of Young Sheldon would be in those ranks, but the network opted for reruns in the first three half-hour slots.

In the first hour, Station 19 (0.6, 4.39M), which ticked up from the previous week, also earned the nights highest viewer count. The ABC drama bested not only repeats of Young Sheldon and Ghosts, but also MasterChef Junior (0.3, 1.96M), Walker (0.1, 0.92M) and Law & Order (0.4, 3.78M). After two weeks of repeats, Law & Order returned with season lows in viewers.

Greys Anatomy (0.6, 4.07M) also rose slightly from the previous week to top its hour. Law & Order: SVU (0.5, 4.18M), Call Me Kat (0.3, 1.77M) and Legacies (0.1, 0.39M) all followed. Also in the hour were the sophomore episode of How We Roll (0.3, 2.91M) which fell from its premiere, and Welcome to Flatch (0.2, 0.94M.)

NBC was finally able to break through to a top spot at 10 p.m. Law & Order: Organized Crime (0.4, 2.88M) won in both measures, besting Big Sky (0.4, 2.56M) and Bull (0.2, 3.72M).

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Promo: Addison Returns and Reunites With Meredith & Amelia (VIDEO) – Henry Herald

Kate Walsh returns as Dr. Addison Montgomery in the May 5 episode of Greys Anatomy, and its at a time that some major changes could be heading Grey Sloans way.

At the end of the April 7 episode, Dr. Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) had seemingly made up her mind about the job offer from Dr. David Hamilton (Peter Gallagher) that would take her to Minnesota full time. She told Dr. Nick Marsh (Scott Speedman), Im ready to start over. Im definitely ready. Im gonna take that offer.

And now it seems that its time for Meredith to let her sisters know shes planning to leave. Dr. Maggie Pierce (Kelly McCreary) asks her in the promo, Are you still considering taking that offer? (Remember, Maggie learned about it from Chandra Wilsons Dr. Miranda Bailey, who found out from James Pickens Jr.s Dr. Richard Webber.) I made my decision, Meredith tells her. Fine, congratulations, her sister says before walking away.

Then Addison walks in, commenting, Well, well, how far the mighty have fallen, and Dr. Amelia Shepherd (Caterina Scorsone) hugs her. Addison could be referring to the problems the hospital is currently having with its residency program. As Bailey was told by members of the accreditation council at the end of the latest episode, the residency program was being put on probation, effective immediately. They dont have enough surgeons to maintain an effective teaching program, and they had a few weeks to make the necessary improvements or theyd be shut down.

Addison also comments on where Meredith seems to be at the moment with everyone after that job offer. Watch the promo below for more.

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Industry News: Grey’s Anatomy, The Emmy’s, Will Smith + More! – Vermilion County First

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BOB ODENKIRK BOOKS HIS NEXT SERIES: Bob Odenkirk is sticking with AMC following the conclusion of Better Call Saul. TVLine reports that his next series will be Straight Man, a dramedy that is in fast-tack development for the cable network. The show is a mid-life crisis tale based on the novel by Richard Russo.

THE ACADEMY MOVES UP WILL SMITH'S HEARING: The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday (April 6th) that they will be moving up their annual meeting by ten days to address sanctions for Will Smiths infamous Oscar slap. According to a letter from AMPAS president David Rubin to the Board of Governors that the originally scheduled April 18th meeting will now take place on the 8th.

EMMY AWARDS TO AIR ON SEPT. 12TH: The Emmys are set for 2022. The Television Academy and NBC said Wednesday (April 6th) that the 74th annual awards show will air live coast-to-coast on Monday, September 12th. Nominations for the 74th Emmy Awards will be announced July 12th.

KATE WALSH TO RETURN TO 'GREY'S ANATOMY': Grey's Anatomy announced Wednesday (April 6th) that Kate Walsh will return to the medical drama on May 5th. The Umbrella Academy actress confirmed the news by posting an Instagram video of her in costume, writing, I'm back in uniform and that can only mean one thing#GreysAnatomy Thursday, May 5th!

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Heres What It Would Look Like if Humans Had Animal Anatomy (And Its Disturbing) – Nerdist

Fun fact or nightmare fuel, you decide. Artist Satoshi Kawasaki illustrated a book called Turtle Shells Have Ribs: A Picture Book of Animal Anatomy Represented by the Human Body. The art depicts what it would look like if humans would look like with animal anatomy. The drawings are educational, but also uncanny in a way you cant unsee. The titular fun fact that turtle shells are actually modified ribs comes with skeletal diagrams. But once Kawasaki adds skin to the illustration things get wild.

Last year, a turtle researcher shared Kawasakis artwork to highlight the fact that turtles are vertebrates. Her tweet went viral and even got picked up by the local news. Most other animals with shells are invertebrates, like crabs and snails. Another fun fact in the thread is that all tortoises are turtles, but not all turtles are tortoises.

The book includes illustrations of humans with the adaptations of many animals: the long neck of a giraffe, the pecs of a pigeon, a flamingos stance. The image below includes what the human arm would look like if designed for digging dirt versus scooping water. Bird wings look relatively normal but the modified hand of bat wings are another story.

Human legs would also look very different if we evolved like other animals. Dogs and cats walk on the pads of their feet while horses and cows walk on modified toes. The length of the different legs bones are wildly different depending on lifestyle. The picture below also shows a leg used for jumping and one for perching on branches.

Infographics are one of science communications best tools. A picture is worth a thousand words after all. And these pictures will certainly stay in your brain, whether you want them to or not.

Featured Image: Satoshi Kawasaki/SB Kurieitibu

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Station 19 Recreated An Important Grey’s Anatomy Scene, But With A Very Different Ending – CinemaBlend

Spoiler alert! This story contains spoilers for the Season 5 episode of Station 19, When the Partys Over.

Station 19 really knows how to raise viewers blood pressure! The latest episode, When the Partys Over, picked up right where last weeks episode left off, with Andy running away from her attacker Jeremy. As the firefighters tried to help Andy, Station 19 seemingly recreated a classic Greys Anatomy scene in which the show informed Andy and the viewers alike about what a rape kit entails and a victim's rights in reporting an assault. When the Partys Over had a starkly different ending than its Greys counterpart, however, as Andys troubles are far from over.

After Andy got away from Jeremy, she ran until she found Maya, Carina, and Jack (having a pretty important conversation of their own). Warren sat with Andy as her advocate as she gave her statement to the police, and she consented to a rape kit, since she had Jeremys DNA on her body. In a scene that was reminiscent of Greys Anatomys Season 15 episode Silent All These Years, the doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial walked Andy through the process of consenting to each step of the kit.

Carina performed the kit with the assistance of Taryn Helm (Jaicy Elliot) who made a guest appearance from Greys Anatomy. Back on Silent All These Years, it was Jo assisting Teddy with a sexual assault victim in one of the medical series best episodes. The explanation of a rape kit was something that creator Shonda Rhimes fought to keep in that episode, and I love that they brought it over to Station 19 to inform a new audience and hopefully help more people.

The end of the Greys Anatomy story featured one of the series most memorable scenes, with Jo forming a wall of women to protect the victim as she went into surgery. Station 19s story was anything but inspiring, as the events took a far more devastating turn. Despite the firefighters best efforts (and the efforts of the Grey Sloan doctors), Jeremy ended up dying from the injuries Andy had caused.

Even before that, though, the police had seemed determined to victim-blame (why are Station 19s police officers the actual worst?). They neglected to offer Andy access to an advocate or rape kit. Then, the officers questions to Andy about how much shed had to drink only became more enraging after Jeremy died, because the police started asking her things like why didnt she stop to help Jeremy when she realized he was hurt? Her pleas that she had been attacked and that she had acted in self-defense fell on deaf ears, and the episode ended with Andy being arrested.

This issue doesnt appear to be going away anytime soon, as evidenced by the preview for the next episode. Check it out for yourself:

Unfortunately well have to wait quite a while before we find out how the firefighters are going to help Andy through this. Station 19 will be on hiatus for a few weeks and will return at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 5, on ABC. In the meantime, check out our 2022 TV schedule to see what new and returning shows are premiering soon.

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