History is being made at George Washington University’s Laboratory for Evolutionary Neuroanatomy, and Stereo Investigator is playing a part. Using Stereo Investigator to count neurons, estimate axon fiber length, and quantify cellular volumes, Dr. Chet C. Sherwood and his team are carrying out "detailed comparisons of neural phenotypes between humans and our closest relatives, the great apes." A recent focus at the lab is the emergence...
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,...
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Myelin, which insulates axons in the central nervous system is produced by oligodendrocytes. But not all oligodendrocytes are equal. Led by Dr. Jonathan Vinet of the Université Laval in Quebec, scientists have identified three different types of oligodendrocytes in the mouse hippocampus: "ramified," "stellar," and "smooth." Each type displayed varying morphological characteristics, mainly in shape, volume, and branching behavior, which led the researchers to believe that the...
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There may be more evidence that schizophrenia results from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. One of these hereditary influences may be an impaired ability to synthesize the antioxidant glutathione (GSH), which results in oxidative stress, according to a study conducted by scientists at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland. By observing mice with a GSH deficit, Dr. Kim Q. Do and her team determined...
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...
Read MoreInterested in developing your design-based stereology skills? Dr. Mark West's "NeuroStereology Workshop: An Introduction to Stereology for Neuroscientists" offers an excellent opportunity for scientists to refine their techniques. The six-day workshop, held at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, takes place April 17 - 22, 2010. A small group of graduate students, postdocs, and senior scientists will have the opportunity to design, supervise, and...
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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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University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers have used Neurolucida since it was in its embryonic stages in the 1960s. Now, nearly a half-century later, the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology continues using Neurolucida in their research, as outlined in a recent study concerning the organization of the olfactory system. Dr. Michael Shipley and his team collaborated with scientists from Hungary and Japan on the paper...
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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...
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