I did my project as a model of a quick run through of birth stages and show that the placenta can stay in the body and that it can be toxic. This covers the objective about the stages of birth and the complication that can arise with the last stage when the placenta and umbilical cord are retained. This is a very non-literal quick video just so that it isn’t too long and still shows the model.
One CommentEndometriosis – by Soquel Keelean and AmberLynn Romero
We did our STEAM project on endometriosis, a disease that affects about 10% of reproductive aged women, that is characterized by the growth of endometrium-like tissue outside of the uterine cavity on areas like the ovaries, the fallopian tube, and the peritoneum. While is is benign, it is associated with …
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
My STEAM project is on the autoimmune disease Systemic Lupus Erythemastosus, commonly referred to as lupus. This disease attacks organs and tissues thinking they are invaders of the body. Genetics play into a person being diagnosed with lupus, and it being common in women who are of …
Playdoh Model for Antigen Presenting Pathway and Immunodominance
Antigen-presenting cells (APC) are key players in initiating the adaptive immune response. However, much is still unknown about how a specific peptide fragment from the entire protein is chosen to be presented since some sections induce stronger immune responses than others. Understanding this mechanism would be vital information for vaccine …
A Brief Overview of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
I did my STEAM assignment on Hepatocellular Carcinoma, or liver cancer. For my visual aide I made an embroidered healthy liver. DaeLee Forshaw Biol112 A Brief Overview of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary liver tumor. Most HCC cells arise from major cells of the liver, …
Iron, RBC and Hemoglobin
I decided to look at how important iron is in the production of RBCs and the transport of oxygen. I haven’t been working since St. Patricks Day so decided against buying supplies and to use what I had laying around the house! My alpha/beta chain labels are hard to read …
The Differences Between A Zygote, Blastocyst, Embryo, & Fetus
Through the transformation of fertilization and development of a baby, many different changes occur at a cellular level. First, once the sperm and egg meet, a zygote forms. It is 2 cells, with 23 male and 23 female chromosomes. It then through mitosis begins to go through cell division. Once …
Something is Udderly Wrong (Breast Hypoplasia) by Hayley Lekanof
I expanded on the objectives focusing around how lactation is induced and maintained as well as the benefits to breastfeeding. When mothers aren’t able to breast feed there can be a few things that are causing this problem, from latching issues to a poor milk supply. A poor milk supply …