The Life Sciences Division contributes to strategic Berkeley Lab and National efforts by developing and applying advanced technologies for elucidation of mechanisms involved in response to low level ionizing radiation, cancer and the microenvironment, neurodegenerative diseases, bio-fuel production and bioremediation.
Publication Highlight
Bystander Effects Paper Published
Torsten Groesser, Brian Cooper and Bjorn Rydberg have published their study on radiation-induced bystander effects in the December issue of Radiation Research. The aim of this work was to study radiation-induced bystander effects for early cytogenetic end points in various cell lines using the medium transfer technique after exposure to high- and low-LET radiation..
News Highlight
BER Workshop
Life Sciences researchers helped organize and participated in a special BER workshop as an initial step in the redirection of the nuclear medicine chemistry and instrumentation program of DOE toward applications to plant, microbial and environmental research. The goal of the new direction is to assist the U.S. efforts in biofuels development and in mitigation and decontamination processes.
Upcoming Seminars:
Manolis Kellis of the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory will speak on "Regulatory Genomics and Epigenomics in Drosophila and Humans", Feb. 17, 4 pm (Bldg 66, Aud.). Host: Susan Celniker
SAFETY MESSAGE
Preparation activities (such as fencing) for the seismic upgrade of B74 have been delayed and are expected to begin by the end of February. You will be kept informed as new information becomes available. A presentation about potential impacts from extensive construction activities in and around B74 can be found here. It includes background information about seismic risk assessment at LBNL and specific seismic problems and fixes planned for B74.
