Parkinson’s disease involves a deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Symptoms can include tremor, rigidity and slow movements. In this program, you will learn about changes in dietary protein that have been found to reduce these symptoms by half.Neurodegeneration is the loss of function and death of our brain cells. Why ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Students
Triggering Big Bursts of Star Formation in Blue Compact Dwarf Galaxies - Rescheduled from 9/6Dwarf galaxies tend to form stars inefficiently. Yet, blue compact dwarf (BCD) galaxies are a subset of dwarf galaxies that have intense and concentrated star formation (compared to typical dwarf galaxies). BCDs are thought to require a large disturbance to trigger their burst of star formation. A common theory is ...
Paradise Burning - CANCELEDCalifornia wildfires used to be a seasonal challenge in rather remote parts of the state. Now they are burning nearly year-round and spreading from the urban-rural interface to more of the state’s urban and coastal population. What is driving California’s "hellfires"? How are they hitting the state treasury, environment and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Member, $7 Student
