The role of Vitamin D in beta-cell function

"PhD title The role of Vitamin D in beta-cell function Graduate student Sue Lynn Lau Performers Membe" "PhD title The role of Vitamin D in beta-cell function Graduate student Sue Lynn Lau Performers Members of the Diabetes & Transcription Factors Lab Group Synopsis Every PhD begins in the dark, but it takes only a few bright sparks to kindle the flame of discovery The crucial role of sunlight exposure as the most important source of vitamin D in humans is highlighted Vitamin D is newly recognised to be involved in the function of many organ systems, including the beta cells of the endocrine pancreas These cells make insulin in response to glucose stimulation Initially, the beta cells are in an unstimulated state, with minimal activity At the arrival of the sugar plum fairy (symbolising glucose), the cells are able to sense the presence of glucose through the enzyme glucokinase When glucose enters the cells through glut 2 transporters (marshmallow feeding), it is metabolised to produce the energy molecule, ATP Through a number of steps, this leads to a rise in positive charge inside the cell, which ultimately triggers the export of insulin-storing granules by a process known as exocytosis (depicted here by the blowing of bubbles) Normal insulin secretion requires the coordinated function of beta cells via intercellular connections and communications as they work in concert We are investigating whether vitamin D has an effect in improving beta-cell function and increasing insulin secretion are they walking on sunshine??" (tümünü göster) (özeti göster) Etiketler : PhD Dance

BigDog Beta (early Big Dog quadruped robot testing)

"Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel! The hilarious, somewhat flawed predecessor to Boston Dyna" "Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel! The hilarious, somewhat flawed predecessor to Boston Dynamics' infamous Big Dog Robot For reference see http//youtubecom/watch?v=W1czBcnX1Ww Digg it here http//diggcom/comedy/BigDog_Beta_Quadruped_Bot_Video_Is_So_Stupid_It_s_Hilarious Bigdog Beta's MySpace page http//wwwmyspacecom/bigdogbeta Contact info@seedwellcom" (tümünü göster) (özeti göster) Etiketler : bigdog robot big dog beta test video darpa military boston dynamics spoof parody satire seedwell pantless knights

Introducing Picasa 30 (beta)

"A quick introduction to Picasa 3, free photo management software from Google"Etiketler : Picasa Google Photography

Google Maps for mobile with My Location (beta)

"The new My Location (beta) feature on Google Maps for mobile helps you know where you are on the map" "The new My Location (beta) feature on Google Maps for mobile helps you know where you are on the map, even if your phone doesn't have GPS Just press [0] to move the map to your approximate location Save time and tedious keystrokes finding where you are, what's around you, and how to get there" (tümünü göster) (özeti göster) Etiketler : Google Maps Location Bluedot

The Beta Band - Dry The Rain

"The best song of The Beta Band in all the ways From the compilation The Three EP's Why wasn't it upl" "The best song of The Beta Band in all the ways From the compilation The Three EP's Why wasn't it uploaded yet?!" (tümünü göster) (özeti göster) Etiketler : the beta band dry rain three

WOTLK Beta Retribution Paladin

"A sneak preview of the kind of damage and new spells etcc that ret palas get in WOTLK This will almo" "A sneak preview of the kind of damage and new spells etcc that ret palas get in WOTLK This will almost certainly change as we are SOOOOO overpowered atm Having fun though !!! WE ROCK !!!" (tümünü göster) (özeti göster) Etiketler : fearsdad wotlk wrath the liche king retribution paladin stranglers

Halo 3 Beta Leak analysis

"http//wwwjoystiqcom/2007/04/24/joystiqs-video-analysis-of-the-halo-3-beta-leak/"Etiketler : halo halo3 joystiq bungie

Chiron Beta Prime

"You can support Spiffworld by checking out the fantastic leveling guide at wwwglutonysguidecom This " "You can support Spiffworld by checking out the fantastic leveling guide at wwwglutonysguidecom This guy broke the record for speed-leveling to 70, and his guide can teach you to do it too This video was posted on Dec 1st, Jonathan Coulton's birthday Happy birthday, JC Jonathan Coulton is a singer/songwriter who releases his songs via the Creative Commons license, which enables projects such as this video Visit Jonathan's Web site for lots more clever, creative songs like this one Mike Spiff Booth is a Program Manager at Adobe who thought this great song really deserved a video Please visit wwwspiffworldcom for more information about my videos, including info about how I make them The song at the end is Christmas Is Interesting, another holiday song by Jonathan Coulton" (tümünü göster) (özeti göster) Etiketler : jonathan coulton spiff spiffworld wow world warcraft christmas holiday asteroid robots mining slave soylent green