When you think of yeast, do you think about bread? Maybe beer? For scientist Dr. Bessie Kebaara, yeast holds the key to understanding human RNA. We talked with Dr. Kebaara about her research with yeast and what she loves about her work here at Baylor University! - How did you know you wanted to be a scientist? It was a process of discovering I wanted to be a scientist. While pursuing my undergraduate degree, I particularly enjoyed the laboratory classes because they were hands-on, so I decided to pursue a research career. After I graduated with a degree in Microbiology, I worked as a technician in a microbiology laboratory at Guidant Corporation in Minnesota, where I oversaw the quality assurance of medical devices. While at Guidant, I realized that my enthusiasm was in research. So, I decided to attend graduate school to focus on Molecular Biology research. - What is your research focused on? My research focuses on gene regulation at the messenger RNA (mRNA) level. I use baker's yeast as a model organism. This research will enhance our understanding of how a specialized messenger RNA decay pathway functions, helping researchers manipulate the pathway to control gene regulation in other organisms, including humans. - What's one thing you love about your work? I love interacting with my students and making new research discoveries! Dr. Kebaara is a Research Partner at the Mayborn. Our Research Partners engage the Central Texas community with current scientific research happening at Baylor University. Learn more at the link in our bio. #MaybornMuseum #WomeninScience #BlackinSTEM
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Immerse yourself in the large-scale and highly detailed photographs of the moon in our first Smithsonian Institution exhibit, "A New Moon Rises," open now at the Mayborn Museum Complex! #ANewMoonRises #SmithsonianAffiliates
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Everything you need to know to celebrate #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth at the Mayborn Museum Complex! https://lnkd.in/gNr6hrYD
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Thanks for experiencing the annular eclipse with us, Waco! #SICEMScienceDay
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Celebrate Waco’s partial view of the solar eclipse with us at SIC’EM Science Day! The eclipse will peak at 11:50 AM and we will be able to see about 89% of totality in Waco! #MaybornMuseum Stop by our Eclipse Projection Message Station, Passive Shadow Tinker Station, Eclipse Progress Observation Posters, and I notice/I wonder Observation Posters. Don’t forget to pick up a pair of special limited edition Mayborn Museum Eclipse Glasses at the Museum Store. Solar Eclipse at SIC'EM Science Day at the Mayborn Saturday, October 14, 2023 11:00-2:00 PM
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Something sweet just landed!🐝 Grab your pals and come play with our new custom beehive, made by our friends at Safespace Concepts. #MaybornMuseum #ChildrensMuseum
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fall in 💗 with our new exhibit! #XOXOWaco “XOXO: An Exhibit about Love and Forgiveness” brings kids and their caregivers together to name, understand, and manage their emotions. Through group and individual activities, this exhibit is designed to help kids talk about their challenges and build self-esteem. We hope you'll open yourself up to a meaningful experience with the ones you love. #XOXOWaco opens this Sunday! Members preview on Friday, September 15, 2023 from 5:30-7:30 PM! #MaybornMuseum
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solar eclipse, here we come! #DYK We are bringing the upcoming solar eclipses to 10,000+ students in Central Texas! Our STEM Programs Coordinator, Alan Small, is visiting schools and bringing research, techniques, and tips for teachers to host and facilitate day-of-eclipse programming for their students. PLUS, each student gets a pair of Solar eclipse viewing glasses and a ticket to visit the Mayborn! #MaybornMuseum #solareclipse #eclipseovertexas2024
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