Publications by authors named "Zhiqiao Dong"
Objective: Following thyroid lobectomy, patients are at risk for hypothyroidism. This study sought to determine the incidence of postlobectomy thyroid hormone replacement as well as predictive risk factors to better counsel patients.
Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.
Article Synopsis
- - Undergraduate students at UCLA conducted research using RNA interference (RNAi) and fluorescent proteins to pinpoint genes crucial for blood cell development in fruit flies, screening around 3,500 genes and finding 137 that affected hematopoiesis.
- - By targeting RNAi to different cell types involved in blood cell maturation, the researchers identified specific gene subsets that either facilitate or inhibit this process, revealing new insights into gene functions related to RNA processing and vesicular trafficking.
- - The CURE (Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience) model not only enhanced students' understanding and skills in science but also improved retention rates in STEM fields, demonstrating the value of hands-on research in education.