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Hey everyone and I’m Teg, and I am a second year biomedical sciences student <3
Biomedical Sciences, in my opinion, is an extremely important degree. It encompasses so many vital and important topics such as immunology, pharmacology, genetics and so many more. Biomedical science also proved its importance during the COVID-19 pandemic as biomedical scientists along with other disciplines worked across the world in the race for a vaccine.
I started crocheting in June 2022 after finishing my year one university exams. I wanted to find a way to entertain myself that didn’t involve staring at a phone or TV. I have since been tasked with making multiple hats,bags and teddies for family members. All of them not realising how long a crochet project actually takes to complete.
Since moving into my year two house at university i have convinced all 4 of my house mates to join the crocheting craze. In the last two years crocheting has taken over social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, with creators sharing their crochet patterns and new projects.
For new crocheters the easiest way to start is by doing a simple chain stitch, the aim of this is to get used to holding the wool and the crochet hook. Making it ideal for new crocheters.
Hello! I’m Amanda, I’m a 3rd year Natural Sciences student who focuses mostly on ecology, using bioinformatics to find relationships between environmental factors and animal behaviour, especially in marine environments and with a seascape framework.
However, I started out being more interested in genetics and evolution, and especially in how animals’ body plans evolved and developed, and how by simply following a set of local rules, undifferentiated cells could develop into such complex morphologies, and “endless forms most beautiful”. I hope that with this module I can explore this side of my interests while also adding context to my current ones.
Neuroscience gives you the answers to a vast range of questions:
Take a look at breakthroughs from the past year! – And there are new discoveries everyday!
Neuroscience covers multiple diseases that affect many people – including celebs!
Muhammad Ali and Michael J Fox are well known figures that have Parkinson’s disease.
Ronald Reagan suffered from Alzheimer’s
Lil Wayne has epilepsy
Epilepsy:
I have had epilepsy and seizures since I was 11 and was the main reason I gained an interest in Neuroscience – I wanted to know what was happening to me!
Hi, I am Alex I study Biomedical Science and this is my first blog post.
I picked this module because I am really interested in medical engineering and to get an understanding of how body parts are replaced and produced. I am interested in particular in bionics where artificial limbs and organs are able to replace existing organs and limbs. I find it very fascinating that modern bionics and artificial limbs are becoming more and more advanced to match organic body parts and even in some instances becoming superior to organic body parts. For example an article I have read in the past discussing whether a person might actually favour an artificial limb over their current legs to gain an advantage for rock climbing as a artificial legs has shown to give an advantage in grip and reach that they never had before. I want to learn more about what are the regulations and current state of development of engineering and designing
Here below is a video showcasing how biophysicist Hugh Herr developed his replacement legs.
The Oxford dictionary defines Biochemistry as the scientific study of the chemistry of living things, this provides a simplistic and almost bland view of Biochemistry. But, this degree is far from it.
When choosing Universities to study Biochemistry I did a lot of research. A lot. I first read around my subject, reading ‘Power, Sex and Suicide’ by Nick Lane, a whole book on mitochondria, which was just meant to be the powerhouse of the cell right?
Just as Biochemistry is given a simplistic definition, so is many things with in it. Weirdly this is what originally attracted me to Biochemistry. Every year as you progress through school your biochemical defintions were upgraded. Mitochondria went from the powerhouse of the cell to a membrane-bound organelle responsible for generating large amounts of energy in the form of Adenosine Triose Phosphate.
And at University this upgrade is endless. I chose the University of Southampton specifically as it was the only course with a wide range and variety of Neuroscience optional modules to take alongside Biochemistry.
So why did I not take Neuroscience?
Neuroscience to me seemed far to niche, my want to focus on the chemical reactions in the brain relied on a deeper understanding of the processes that are underdone on a molecular level in places other than the brain – I also sucked at anatomy recall.
University of Southampton provided modules such as:
This initially was why I chose Southampton, with the idea of being a NeuroBiochemist. However, here I am in an engineering replacement body parts module exploring all possible options within Biochemistry.
So, overall Biochemistry has provided a broad scope of science with the ability to narrow and select areas of particular interest.
Olympic water polo is the most nightmarish sport in the world!!!
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5 benefits of playing water polo:
Toning
Water polo players are constantly on the move, using an eggbeater kick to stay high in the water. A good eggbeater is vital to water polo and uses every muscle in your legs
Stamina
You can’t switch off for a second in water polo. It’s a high-paced game where essentially you are interval training.
Easy on the joints
Water polo is an intense, physical game, but the fact that it’s played in water means it’s easier on joints than sport played on hard ground.
Social
Playing team sports is a fantastic way for people to develop their social skills. Teamwork and good communication are vital for success in water polo.
Problem solving
Another benefit of playing a water polo is that it’s great at developing problem solving. You’ll learn strategies to break down a defence and how to play with an extra player. Water polo involves having to think on your feet and find the best scenario straight away.
Hopefully this post will entice a few more people to give the sport a go!
Should We Cross the Great Moral Divide? Maybe”
-Someone
Regenerative stem cell theory!!!
The brain is complex environment made of bundle of connections signalling and communicating with one another; when one of said connections is interrupted problems occur that can affect the entire body.
Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system, and pluripotent stem cells have been found to minimise it symptoms by replacing the dopamineregic neurons affected.
Are you going club tonight?
Everyone at university
Battling between what to do during the week is a immense confliction for me.
All these aspects provide me with constant stress and anxiety. Things like making food requires tremendous effort but unfortunately it has to be done. Same applies to other chores such as going shopping which feels like an entire day trip out. By the time im back from the shops I feel accomplished for the day and despite it being 11am, i feel like I can watch Netflix for the remainder of the day and fell guilt free doing so. The only issue with this, is now Im now 20 lectures behind and i would catch up tomorrow… but its society night today so ill be paralytic tomorrow from a few too many of them horrible jesticles. Don’t worry though, ill recover just in time for trilogy Thursdays.
If your find out why everyone goes jesters on a wednesday night because im still trying to understand. When i went last time i had grown a whole ecosystem of mould on my new shoes. That taught me a lesson that university could never. I completely agree with this articles position on jesters…
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Im not sure this photo is from jesters but… i wouldnt be surprised. In fact it looks slighly to well maintained to be jesters.
These are the type of videos i encourage everyone in my situation to watch. Its a new semester and well im currently here at my 9am tutorial so im doing better than last semester already.
HI EVERYONE!
My name is Sofia and I am a second-year student of Biomedical Sciences.
I have decided to enrol in this module because I am particularly interested in prosthesis but also other relevant applications of new technologies in medical settings.
I hope I will make new friends who will enjoy the module as much as me. If you need any help, do not hesitate to keep in touch!
Sofia
I have recently watched this video about a prosthetic ear that was implanted on a girl with a disease called “Microtia”, which basically completely deforms the shape and hearing abilities of the patient. Her first reaction while seeing herself for the first time with a new “normal-looking” ear is thrilling. This video reminds me the huge power that engineering has to completely revolutionise people’s lives.
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