Monday, June 14, 2021

Gelatin and Resin Protein Molecule Models and Information About Cataracts On Father's Day Show

Dr. Bryan Shaw (Baylor University - Waco, TX)

Dr. Calvin Roberts (Lighthouse Guild - New York, NY)


Dr. Bryan Shaw, professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Baylor University, explains how the tongue is an excellent tactile sensor and gelatin and resin protein molecule models, which blind chemistry students use to conceptualize images.

Then, Dr. Calvin Roberts of New York's Lighthouse Guild discusses cataracts, how they form, and the surgery to replace cataracts.


6/20/2021 Podcast (Click Image Below)

Friday, June 4, 2021

New Corneal Laser For AMD In Canada and First 3D Human Retina Lab Model Mimicking Macular Degeneration

Dr. Raymond Stein (Bochner Eye Institute - Toronto, ON)

Dr. Ruchira Singh (University of Rochester Flaum Eye Institute - Rochester, NY)

Dr. Raymond Stein, medical director at Toronto's Bochner Eye Institute, discusses a new corneal laser used to treat those afflicted with late stage dry and wet age-related macular degeneration.

Then, Dr. Ruchira Stein, assistant professor of ophthalmology at University of Rochester's Flaum Eye Institute, explains the findings from a 3D human retina lab model that mimics the effects of macular degeneration.

6/6/2021 Podcast (Click Image Below)