But what exactly is it and why does science need it? Modern biology is hugely data intensive. In a typical experiment, the data collected for just a single sample often reaches thirty million or more individual pieces of information. If a person, or even a team of people, spent just one second looking at each…
Read MoreThe phenomenon of regeneration has fascinated scientists for hundreds of years. But until the last decade, scientists haven’t had the molecular and genetic tools to unravel its mysteries. These advances have changed the landscape of regenerative biology – particularly so at the MDI Biological Laboratory. Though limb regeneration has been studied at the laboratory since…
Read MoreChris Sighinolfi credits his time at the MDI Biological Laboratory with leaving an indelible mark on his worldview. “It was an experience that challenged my thinking, broadened my perspective and reinforced the importance of having an open, curious mind,” says Sighinolfi. He has chosen to give back to the laboratory as a donor and…
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 MoreTissue regeneration has fascinated scientists for hundreds of years. Regeneration can be seen as a complex system of communication between cells, each telling the other what to do and how to coordinate and grow together to make new tissues. Once we understand the messages being sent between cells, we will have the chance to promote…
Read More“It’s a privilege to continue supporting the lab’s mission and the exceptional job it does of training the next generation of biomedical researchers and physician-scientists!” ~ Diane Saunders, ‘10 With Green Giving, our monthly giving program, supporting MDI Biological Laboratory’s research and educational programs has never been easier or more impactful. Alumnae Anastasia Gianakas…
Read MoreGood morning MDIBL, This is my first update in about a week, and it contains both good and bad news. However, we will tackle bad news together, for it is not insurmountable. First the good news: world-wide we are successfully fighting the COVID-19 epidemic. In most countries the number of infected people is rising more slowly. Depending…
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,…
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