Representation of Industry in Introductory Biology Textbooks: A Missed Opportunity to Advance STEM Learning.

The majority of students who enroll in undergraduate biology courses will eventually be employed in non-STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) business occupations. This work explores how representations of industry in undergraduate biology textbooks could impact STEM learning for these students and their ability to apply this learning in their chosen work. We used text analysis to identify passages with references to industry in 29 textbooks.

Regulatory role for the profilaggrin N-terminal domain in epidermal homeostasis.

It is well known that profilaggrin, after its release from keratohyalin granules through dephosphorylation, becomes enzymatically processed into individual filaggrin monomers. The roles for filaggrin monomers in aggregating keratin filaments, as a component of the cornified cell envelope, and as a source of natural moisturizing factor are well established. A specific N-terminal fragment, called the PF-AB domain, becomes proteolytically released as well, but much less is known about its functional role in epidermal development.

Exemplary physicians' strategies for avoiding burnout.

Burnout has damaging effects on physicians. This research reveals how outstanding doctors avoid burnout. Winners of the American Medical Association Foundation's Pride in the Professions Award were interviewed to learn how they manage burnout.