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jepper
@jepper
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Biologist, pirate, wizard, future superhero, awesome, humble
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2017-12-21 13:48
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jepper
introduceyourself
9y
My first month on Steemit
Whoa, a month already passed since my first post on steemit. And because my first #introduceyourself post did not get that much recognition (and I also wasn’t quite sure what to write there) I decided
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steemstem
9y
Activate genes with light! - Optogenetic control of intracellular signalling
Hi guys! Today I want to continue in series about novel method termed optogenetics that can control the activity of the cells with light. It is usually used in neurobiology, but there is also another
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steemstem
9y
Midichloria – the powerhouse of cell
Midichloria (pl. midichloria), sometimes known as mitochondria, is a membrane bound organelle found in small percentage of humans, that is responsible for generation of ATP (main source energy of the cell).
jepper
philosophy
9y
If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it, would there be a sound?
That is a bit philosophical question. And even though most you would without hesitation answer yes, is it really true? What is in fact sound? This question was presented to me during lecture about perception
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steemstem
9y
Poison, venom or toxin – What’s the difference?
You heard all of these terms for sure, but is there difference between them? Or are they synonyms. Let’s find out! Source Well, all of them are not something you would like to have in your body. They are
jepper
steemstem
9y
Escherichia coli – friend or foe? (Microbiology #4)
Hi guys! Today I would like to introduce you to Escherichia coli – a gut-loving bacteria that everyone of us has inside (yeah, really). It is also one of the mostly used organisms in microbiology and many
jepper
steemstem
9y
Using Optogenetics to control the activity of cells (Own research experience)
Hi guys! Today I would like to continue in my series about optogenetics. But! It is going to be a bit different this time. I am going to show you my own experience with this method and will guide you step
jepper
steemstem
9y
If you had to bet whether a cat is right or left handed would its gender play a role?
This is not a joke Yes, I am not kidding. This is real. There is research about this. When I found this article I was like- really? But I started reading, because it caught my attention. Did I catch your
jepper
steemstem
9y
Glow Sticks? – Is it magic or what?!
Hi fellow Steemians! Today I want to talk about this amazing piece of technology that makes you a wizard. Kinda. Is there even anyone that does not love glow sticks? They are just great! You certainly
jepper
steemstem
9y
Why do we have five fingers?
Source Asking real questions here, right? But, did you even once think about this? Probably not. Now you do. Wanna know the answer? Read on! :) It is not only you. Well, five fingers or toes are quite
jepper
steemstem
9y
Megapropodiphora arnoldi - A fly named after Arnold Schwarzenegger
Soo, while browsing internet late at night I stumbled across this gem. There is this fly called Megapropodiphora arnoldi which is actually named after former California governor and famous bodybuilder
jepper
steemstem
9y
What makes an object sharp? (Physics of Sharpness)
All right guys, maybe you know the answer, but maybe not. So, what makes something sharp and something blunt? Did you even stop and think about it? Here I will try to explain, why are knives, but also
jepper
steemstem
9y
How to measure muscle activity? – Human musculoskeletal system and EMG
How do we move? How do we control these movements and the output force we apply? Today I would like to give you brief overview about the mechanisms that do and control this. I would also like to introduce
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steemstem
9y
How to decipher relevant results in Optogenetics
Hi guys! Today I would like to continue and introduce you to methods that help us read out the outcomes of optogenetic experiments. I will talk a bit about fluorescent dyes, mainly about patch clamp and
jepper
steemstem
9y
Why do onions make you cry?
This probably happened to all of you. You decide to chop that freshly peeled onion and out of sudden you start crying and can’t stop. Why does this happen? Why do we shed tears when cutting onions? Do
jepper
photography
9y
My visit to Haus des Meeres
Hi guys! Today something a bit different than usual. I want to share some of the pictures from my visit to Haus des Meeres in Wien, Austria. Basically, it is a huge aqua-terra zoo inside a building. There
jepper
steemstem
9y
Queen of fermentation – Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Microbiology #3)
Hi guys! Today I would like to introduce you to this lovely organism that we all know. I am talking about budding yeast – Saccharomyces cerevisiae, that is essential for the making of bread, wine, beer
jepper
steemstem
9y
Light delivery and stimulation in Optogenetics
Hi guys! Let’s continue in Optogenetics series. Last time we talked about gene expression and gene delivery in optogenetics. Today I would like to show you how is actually light transported in the brain.
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steemstem
9y
Why is Yoda GREEN?!
Intrigued are you, hmm? Well, let’s take a look why our little green friend is, well, green. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this character, it is a famous jedi master from Star Wars. Please go
jepper
steemstem
9y
All the colors of biotechnology
Hi guys! Today I would like to talk about biotechnology as well as various different branches of biotechnology. If you have no clue what biotechnology is and why the hell is the name of the article: All
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