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The Surprising Link Between Gut Bacteria and Stress
How Gut Microbes Regulate Stress and What It Means for You
Good morning. It’s Monday, December 6th, 2024
Did you know? On December 6, Charles Martin Hall, an American chemist born this day in 1863, discovered a groundbreaking method to extract aluminum from its ore, alumina, using electric currents. Before Hall’s invention, aluminum was a precious metal, more expensive than gold.
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How Gut Microbes Regulate Stress and What It Means for You
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The Benefits of Dietary Protease: The Secret to Healthier Body
What if managing stress could be as simple as taking care of your gut? New research reveals that the bacteria in your digestive system don’t just help with digestion—they also control how your body responds to stress.
The latest study published in Cell Metabolism uncovers the fascinating role of gut microbiota in regulating stress-response hormones like corticosterone. These microbes follow diurnal rhythms, syncing with your body’s circadian clock to manage how and when stress hormones are released.
Disrupting this balance, such as through antibiotics, leads to erratic stress responses, which could contribute to anxiety or mood disorders. The discovery suggests that probiotics, or changes in diet, could be a key to managing stress and improving mental health.
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The Research Coordinator performs a vital role for the Clinical Research Office (CRO) by coordinating various components of multiple clinical research studies at any time. This position reports to the CRO Associate Directors. Read More
2. Instructional Faculty / Lecturer, Salary: $95,000 - $176,206
The Department of Computer Science is looking to hire multiple instructional faculty members, at the rank of Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, or Principal Lecturers, who will work with our bright and amazing students and play a key role in teaching our core Computer Science curriculum. We seek candidates at all experience levels to join our vibrant department. Read More
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Cell-Based High Throughput Screening to join our research team at the Centre for Medicines Discovery, Nuffield Department of Medicine, to independently develop cellular assays relevant to cancer, then produce high throughput phenotypic screens using pooled CRISPR/Cas9 Functional Genomics and arrayed CRISPR libraries. Read More
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Dr. Ashley Webb’s lab is seeking a flexible and highly motivated Lab Manager. The Webb lab studies the molecular basis of aging and age-related diseases, with a focus on stem cells in the nervous system. Responsibilities include technical, organizational, and research support for lab members. The ideal candidate is a scientist who wants to work at the bench doing experiments and expand their skills in the managerial side of research. Read More
5. Postdoctoral Fellow, In Vivo Metabolism, Salary: $95,000
Calico is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow who is excited to be part of a scientific team dedicated to unraveling the fundamentals of the aging process. We are looking for a scientist with a strong background in cellular and in vivo metabolism interested in applying this training to advance our understanding of the molecular mechanisms by which metabolic interventions affect aging, as well as the metabolic inputs and outputs to a variety of aging-related diseases and signaling pathways. Read More
6. Scientist, Proteomics, Salary: $127,000 - $135,000
Calico is seeking an experienced Proteomics Scientist to join the mass spectrometry proteomics group. To succeed, you will need to be an enthusiastic team player, detail-oriented, organized and comfortable working on complex problems. The work will involve multiple mass spectrometry based analyses including proteome profiling and investigation of post translational modifications. You will work with many different sample types, optimize and develop sample preparation and mass spectrometry methods, and be responsible for various research projects. Read More
7. Scientist, Immune Aging, Salary: $127,000 - $155,000
We seek expertise in applying cutting-edge biochemical, molecular, and cell biological techniques, including advanced imaging and “omics” technologies, to unlock the complexities of immune cell physiology. Join our collaborative, cross-functional environment at the forefront of aging research, work alongside world-class technology labs, and lead ambitious research projects that could transform our understanding of aging. Read More
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In this role, you will help users obtain high-quality CryoEM data, lead cryoEM efforts on collaboration projects, and develop/implement new methods. Working collaboratively with users, you will plan, execute, and review experimental results. You will also train users and new employees on cryoEM methods and how to use applicable facility equipment and software. Read More
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