Optimizing cultivation of Cordyceps militaris for fast growth and cordycepin overproduction using rational design of synthetic media

Cordyceps militaris is an entomopathogenic fungus which is often used in Asia as a traditional medicine developed from age-old wisdom.Presently, cordycepin from C.militaris is a great interest in medicinal applications.However, cellular growth of C.militaris and the association with cordycepin production remain poorly understood.To explore the meta

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What do blind people "see" with retinal prostheses? Observations and qualitative reports of epiretinal implant users.

IntroductionRetinal implants have now been approved and commercially available for certain clinical populations for over 5 years, with hundreds of individuals implanted, scores of them closely followed in research trials.Despite these numbers, however, few data are available that would help us answer basic questions regarding the nature and outcome

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Registration and Licensure of Nutrition Professionals in Florida

This document provides information about dietetic registration (a national credential), and licensure (a Clear RP Parts state-specific credential).Forty-six states have their own form of licensure or credentialing for nutrition professionals.In Florida, there are three credentials that allow people to legally practice as a nutrition or dietetics pr

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Teaching Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Pediatric Clinical Settings: A Training Workshop for Faculty and Residents

Introduction Health disparities for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, all other genders, sexes, and sexualities (LGBTQIA+) population are striking.Yet, deliberate efforts to integrate sexual orientation and gender identity in pediatric TINT BRUSH education settings remain lacking.The type of formal training that ped

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