Biochemistry and Cell Differentiation

Biochemistry and Cell Differentiation

How does a brain cell know that it is different than a blood cell? Or for that matter a cancer cell? In this Wisconsin Academy talk, biochemist Laura Kiessling explains how the carbohydrate “coat” that cells wear on their surface conveys information about...
The Rise of Stem Cell Tourism

The Rise of Stem Cell Tourism

At this Wisconsin Academy talk, bioethicist R. Alta Charo discusses the effect of the public debate around embryonic stem cells on the development of a phenomenon called “stem cell tourism.” This presentation is part of Science & Society, a showcase event for the...