We were honored to receive the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf's 16th Annual Ben Blood Anti-Hunger Award last week. For over ten years MBF Bioscience has supported the organization, which provides fresh produce, bread, and groceries to Vermont families in need. “I have seen how beneficial the food shelf's work is,” said MBF Bioscience President Jack Glaser. “They provide a really important service to people who are...
Read MoreDr. Henry Markram has modeled a million neurons and a billion synapses since launching The Blue Brain Project six years ago, he said in a recent interview in Science. His ultimate goal is to create a detailed supercomputer model of the brain complete with every last pathway. The first step, the Switzerland based neuroscientist and longtime MBF Bioscience customer says, is to develop an automated...
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The microscopic world just got a whole lot clearer for scientists around the world who use MBF Bioscience software. When images are magnified as intensely as they are in today's world of highly advanced scientific research, they don't always appear crystal clear. But by incorporating the clarifying process of deconvolution to microscopic images, previously hidden details emerge, allowing scientists to work with greater facility. Deconvolution is...
Read MoreA great way to get better acquainted with MBF Bioscience's software is to take one of our webinars. Hosted by Dr. Susan Hendricks, the online presentations demonstrate in real time how you can get the most out of our products. Our latest webinar "Automated Neuron Reconstruction with AutoNeuron" is now available at mbfbioscience.com. So if you missed last month's webinar, or if you'd like a refresher,...
Read MoreFrom two-sided printing to computer servers cooled by Vermont's naturally cold air, MBF Bioscience incorporates a variety of eco-conscious initiatives in its day-to-day operations. In recognition of Earth Day, MBF Bioscience President Jack Glaser shares some of the ways the company encourages an environmentally friendly atmosphere and minimizes its ecological footprint. What are some of the biggest ways MBF Bioscience makes their office more environmentally friendly? We...
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For the third year, MBF Bioscience has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont, placing in the top ten among the state’s “Small and Medium Employers” (15-149 employees). Vermont Business Magazine created the recognition program five years ago to identify and recognize the best workplaces in Vermont. MBF was also named one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont in 2007...
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The brain is one of the most important organs in the human body. It's good to salute it every now and then. Every year, universities, hospitals, schools, government agencies, and an array of other organizations around the globe embark on a campaign to increase awareness about brain research. Established by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives and the European Dana Alliance for the Brain, Brain...
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Vermont's young scientists showed off their brainpower last month at the state's first Brain Bee. Hosted at the University of Vermont in Burlington, the competition included 19 students from five Vermont high schools. The young scientists answered questions on human neuroanatomy, neurohistology, and patient diagnoses. MBF Bioscience is a proud sponsor of the event. "It is so important to support the education of young people in...
Read More We're pleased to announce that MBF Bioscience has been selected as one of the "Best Places to Work in Vermont" for the third time in a row. The list of fifteen companies is compiled by Best Companies Group in an effort to recognize excellence among state employers. Companies are evaluated based on the benefits they provide and their levels of employee engagement and satisfaction. We'll...
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If you start smoking as a teen, it’s much harder to quit. University of Vermont Neurobiologist Rae Nishi wants to find out why. And thanks to a $1 million Challenge Grant, Nishi and her team will be able to further study the way adolescent brains react to nicotine. The grant is one of 200 National Institute of Health grants allocated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment...
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