Arsenic, lead, and uranium, naturally occurring contaminants in some groundwater, are not uncommon in New England, where significant portions of the population rely on wells for drinking water. Long-term or acute exposure to these contaminants can lead to multiple types of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and more. Federal and state guidelines regulate the maximum contaminant…
Read More“From Debris to Art” was a program created through MDIBL’s Art Meets Science initiative and made possible by the generous support of the Onion Foundation. The project encourages participants to collect marine debris, log their observations and actively engage their creativity to create a unique piece of personal artwork. You can read more about the…
Read MoreResidents of Maine and New Hampshire rely heavily on private wells for their drinking water, but how safe is that water? Few have their wells tested and some standard tests in ME do not include arsenic, which is a problem in New England coastal arsenic belt. MDIBL Senior Staff Scientist, Jane Disney, Ph.D. and visiting…
Read MoreAnecdata.org is an MDIBL designed and developed free web platform that engages citizen scientists to collect, manage and share their data for more than 200 projects across the globe. A core team of four have worked to constantly improve the platform since its inception and there had been numerous conversations about how internships, if set…
Read MoreMDI Biological Laboratory’s Dr. Jane Disney recently caught up with 7th and 8th graders from Mount Desert Elementary School (MDES), to talk with them about their research findings in their on-going “All About Arsenic” project. This project, funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, involves teachers and students from schools in Maine and New…
Read MoreMDI Biological Laboratory has moved quickly to continue providing opportunities for educational experiences and public engagement in scientific research. Anecdata.org, our online citizen science platform, is just one way we’re increasing our connectivity with like-minded people while we all need to stay apart to slow the spread of COVID-19. Based out of our Community Lab,…
Read More“We believe in the critical importance of basic research and appreciate the community outreach they do. We feel like a part of the MDIBL family and making a planned gift was a way for us to connect beyond our selves.” Allan KleinmanVolunteer Allan Kleinman is an active volunteer and supporter of many nonprofit organizations on…
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