MDI Biological Lab

🌐 We’re excited to announce the MDI Biological Laboratory is officially transitioning to Bluesky.   As we move forward on this new platform, we’ll continue to engage, share news & keep you updated on the latest scientific developments. Follow us at @mdibiolab.bsky.social.🦋

Assistant Professor James Godwin was recently featured in the @NatGeoItalia article, "Axolotls Can Stop Aging: Will Studying Them Help Us Live Longer?" discussing how these amphibians could be the next step toward effective treatments for humans:

Have you subscribed to MDI Bio Lab's YouTube channel yet? Been meaning to, but haven't had a chance? Don't miss new video content added throughout the year! 🔻

Check out this "master class in science & leadership" between President Dr. Hermann Haller and @PressHerald CEO @MaineLisaD from a recent "Like a Boss" event.

MDI Bio Lab’s Community Environmental Health Laboratory draws attention to an unexpected source for the spread of #PFAS chemicals to rural water supplies—the wastewater from public schools. Their findings were recently published in the journal @ehponline:

Subscribe to MDI Biological Laboratory’s eNews! From breakthroughs in #regenerativemedicine to milestones in our growth, you can stay up to date with our latest news:

Join us at MDI Bio Lab (@MDIBL_LMF) for an exciting 2025 lineup of #microscopy courses! May 16-23: Quantitative Fluorescence Microscopy June 1-7: Light Sheet Fluorescence Microscopy August 5-13: Maine Microscopy: Foundations & Fundamentals Enroll now!

RT @EHPonline: #ICYMI...NEW SCIENCE SELECTION: Education Fosters Action: Community Science Advances Arsenic Abatement in Maine and New Hampshire ➡️ @edbites @mdibl

⏳ As 2024 concludes, we extend our sincere gratitude to all who supported the MDI Biological Laboratory. Your dedication to advancing scientific research helps us drive innovation & create a healthier future. We look forward to continued progress in 2025!

Postdoc @apaulmann_MDI has adopted a rising star in #comparativebiology for #aging studies—the African turquoise killifish. This fall, a conference at MDI Bio Lab gave a place for #ATK experts to present their findings and discuss emerging trends:

This kidney #organoid #nephron, captured by @cory_p_johnson, via the @MDIBL_LMF, is grown from human induced #PluripotentStemCells. Magenta marks the epithelial cells that line the inner side of tubules in the nephron & cyan are nuclei of individual cells. #microscopymonday

MDI Bio Lab is teaming up with @EducateMaine to offer a ME registered #apprenticeship program! Gain experience through hands-on training & in-house instruction and build a career in laboratory #aquaculture. Learn more and apply today:

We are excited to announce the 52nd Maine Biological and Medical Sciences Symposium (#MBMSS) at the MDI Bio Lab, featuring keynote speaker @HarmitMalik, Professor and Associate Director @HutchBasicSci. Don't miss out — register now:

A tiny worm is helping scientists unlock secrets about human pregnancy! A recent @Dev_journal paper from Hyemin Min and @Nematodatomus shows #celegans could lead to breakthroughs in understanding pregnancy complications & improving maternal health:

🗞️ Terrific coverage by the #MountDesertIslander on the great work of our own Dr. @LizMarnik with her hands-on, scientific learning approach in the local school system:

RT @EHPonline: NEW RESEARCH LETTER: Examining Potential PFAS Contamination of Private Wells from a High School in Rural Maine ➡️ @mdibl

📚 Did you know you can access ALL of our Breaking Through magazine issues in one place? 🤩 Whether you missed an issue or want to revisit past articles, we’ve got you covered! Check it out now:

Maine coastal #eelgrass habitats are shrinking. MDI Biological Laboratory was mentioned in a recent #MainePublic story by @mollydort on how scientists are banding together to battle this alarming trend:

📄 A new paper has been published in @EHPonline from MDI Bio Lab's @GarretsonAlexis, Ashley Taylor, Joel H. Graber, Richard F. Hilliard, and Jane Disney: "Examining Potential PFAS Contamination of Private Wells from a High School in Rural Maine"

MDI Biological Laboratory’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (#SURF) program offers a paid #fellowship. With hands-on experience, you will build all the skills needed to be a successful #scientist! Application deadline is Jan 26. Apply now! 👉