J. Craig Venter: Manufacturing Life with Synthetic DNA

The future is here. At least it feels that way after watching one of the most buzzed-about panels from The Atlantic Meets the Pacific forum held at UC San Diego in October.

In “Manufacturing Life: How Synthetic DNA Will Change Our World,” Editor-in-Chief of The Atlantic, James Bennet, chats with J. Craig Venter, CEO of Synthetic Genomics, about finding genomic-driven solutions to address global needs such as new sources of energy, food and vaccines. The program is introduced by Pradeep Khosla, UC San Diego’s new chancellor.

Watch it tonight (Nov. 26) at 8pm on UCSD-TV or online now.

Alternatives to Insecticides: High Impact Solutions Without Environmental Trade-offs

To mark the 50th anniversary of “Silent Spring,” Rachel Carson’s landmark book that helped launch the environmental movement, the Center for Ethics in Science and Technology presents
“Alternatives to Insecticides: High Impact Solutions Without Environmental Trade-offs.”

In this talk, Stephen Welter of San Diego State University focuses on biologically-based alternatives to insecticide use in American agriculture that also consider non-target environmental effects, worker safety issues, and consumer needs, as well as the more traditional models of economic trade-offs.

Tune in to UCSD-TV tonight at 8 or watch it now!

The How and Why of Facebook with VP Chris Cox

What’s it like to be part of one of the fastest growing and most disruptive companies on the planet?

In this latest installment of The Atlantic Meets the Pacific series, Alexis Madrigal, Senior Editor of The Atlantic, talks to Facebook’s Vice President of Product Chris Cox, who offers up an insider’s look at the how and why of Facebook’s ever-evolving social network.

Tune in to UCSD-TV tonight (Nov 19) at 9pm to watch “Mapping the Future of Networks with Facebook’s Chris Cox,” or watch it online now!

Get Your Move on Tip – Simple Stretches

The latest episode of TCOYD, Diabetic Medical Emergencies, focused on what to do in a crisis. But what can you do if you are just a bit under the weather? Here’s TCOYD’s resident fitness expert Michelle Day with a tip to keep your diabetes in check and your body fit. If you are too sick […]

The latest episode of TCOYD, Diabetic Medical Emergencies, focused on what to do in a crisis. But what can you do if you are just a bit under the weather? Here’s TCOYD’s resident fitness expert Michelle Day with a tip to keep your diabetes in check and your body fit.

If you are too sick to get out of bed you can practice these stretches while laying down, in bed, on your back.

– Laying on your back reach your arms up over head and flex your feet. Stretch your heels and fingertips in opposite directions.
– Hug you knees into your chest, open your arms into a T shape, twist your legs to one side, come back to center and twist your legs to the other side.
– Bend your knees and place your feet down flat close to your gluts, slide your arms down to a low V, roll up your spine from your tailbone to your upper rib cage. Release back down one vertebrae at a time from your upper rib cage to your tailbone.
– Place the soles of your feet together, let your knees open to the sides.

Practicing these laying down stretches will help alleviate sore, tired muscles. Stay well!

Get more tips from Michelle on the latest episode of Taking Control of Your Diabetes online now.

Helpings from the Happy Diabetic – Perfect Plates

Chef Robert Lewis, also known as the “Happy Diabetic,” serves up fun recipes and helpful tips – with an extra helping of happiness – to keep you fueled! How can you stay a happy diabetic around the holidays? It can seem like a daunting task with so many food-centric celebrations. Chef Robert shares his plan […]

Chef Robert Lewis, also known as the “Happy Diabetic,” serves up fun recipes and helpful tips – with an extra helping of happiness – to keep you fueled!

How can you stay a happy diabetic around the holidays? It can seem like a daunting task with so many food-centric celebrations. Chef Robert shares his plan for staying in the holiday spirit while sticking to your nutrition plan:

At parties, eat in phases. First fill your plate with fruits, veggies, and lean meats. Then go for the crackers and starches. Finally, take your pick of one dessert (not one of each!). Don’t make all your holiday gatherings about food. Remember, don’t eat like it’s your LAST MEAL!

Get more helpful tips from Chef Robert in the newest episode of Taking Control of Your Diabetes online now.

Learn more about Chef Robert Lewis the Happy Diabetic here.