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Regenerative Sciences Institute is looking for one or two highly motivated enthusiastic students to volunteer during the summer in our lab. We are a small newly-formed research organization located in Mountain View. Our research focuses mainly on regeneration and we have two current projects: regeneration in planaria and engineering stem cells. Planaria have extensive regenerative capacity, being able to regenerate an entire organism from only a small piece. The mechanism of planaria regeneration and how it maintains its stem cell-like cells, called "neoblasts" which function like human adult stem cells, are still a mystery to researchers. We hope to elucidate what maintains neoblast potency and what signals direct them to differentiate into the different cell types of the organism. The second project involves reprogramming somatic cells to a pluripotent stem cell state. The field of stem cell research faces many ethical concerns about obtaining embryonic stem cells from embryos. To circumvent this, we are using novel techniques of molecular biology to reset the cell state to that of an embryonic stem cell. The ideal candidate would have at least junior standing and a good understanding of basic biology and some knowledge of molecular biology. Prior lab experience is not necessary but would be an advantage. We are especially interested in volunteers who are creative and wish to develop their ability to design scientific experiments. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to do cutting edge research and get experience in real lab work and scientific reasoning. For volunteers there may be the possibility of a research position after the summer. If you would like to apply please write a brief description about yourself and why you would be a good candidate for this position to <http://mail.yahoo.com/config/login?/[EMAIL PROTECTED]&YY=27085&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b> [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------------------------------------------------------------- The above message does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of MCBcDNA, mcbUSA, the MCB Department, or UC Berkeley. TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS LIST, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe mcb-infoline" in the message body. Please send questions or comments to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For a list of upcoming events and information about the student clubs: MCBcDNA http://mcb.berkeley.edu/groups/mcbcdna/ mcbUSA http://mcb.berkeley.edu/groups/mcbusa/
