Functions of Proteins

We will be discussing the structure and function of proteins as well as protein synthesis during the next few weeks. The Lecture discusses: Proteins Relating to Real Life Specific Proteins and their Roles in the Body Role of Proteins in Causing Illness Diseases Caused by Problems with Proteins Key Questions…

The Benefits of a Mediterranean Diet on Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer Risk

By Joanne P. Shelby-klein, BSN, RN Introduction: What is the Mediterranean diet? The Mediterranean Diet is currently thought of as the paradigm for healthy eating. The World Health Organization states that adopting the Mediterranean diet can prevent the onset of disease and improve the standard of living.7 Recent…

Small Business Owner

This is a class of students learning the basics of running of business and exploring different career paths. Dr. Noll shares her own experience in starting The Scrutinizer. Key Questions How much money is involved in starting a business? Is it hard to run your own business? View Training Session…

Stem Careers for Women

This session was oriented towards exposing girls to STEM fields and enhance their interest in Science. My goal has always been to make students interested in science, at the same time teaching them critical thinking skills, and ask questions without hesitation. As Einstein said, “More important than knowledge is to…

A Tale of Two Issues: Critical Thinking and Health

Dr. Noll discusses with the students the vast career choices they can have with degree in science along with helping humanity and animals more than in any other field. She shows the students how fun a career in science is that allows you to travel the world, talk about your…

Science Careers

This session covered Science in Real Life. I showed examples of topics the students had learnt in class, and how they use them in everyday life. Talked about my own Genetics and Biochemistry Career. Once again the goal was also for students to see how fun learning science is and…

Project Healthy Redwoods

This class was creating a non-toxic hand lotion and going into business to sell it.  My tutorial covers important aspects of literature search, Critical Thinking Skills, Science Based Vs Evidence Based Information, Facts on Pesticides. As always, I only cover the topics and provide facts and let the students…

Genetic Counsellor

This tutorial covered information on who a Genetic Counsellor is, what do they do and what kind of education is needed to pursue that career. In addition, I talked about my own research work on Genetic Diseases and naked DNA Gene Therapy. View Teaching Session: https://nepris.com/sessions/session…

Vitamin B12

By Hasina Akhter, Ph.D. INTRODUCTION OF VITAMIN B12 Vitamin B12 is one of the nine water-soluble B vitamins. It is also known as cobalamin or cyanocobalamin as it contains cobalt, the essential trace element to all animals. Methylcobalamin and 5-deoxyadenosylcobalamin are other forms of this vitamin that…