The Changing Face of Cutaneous Biology as Seen from the National Institutes of Health

Over the past 50 y, research in skin biology and diseases has changed dramatically. These changes include (i) who is doing the research, from M.D. clinician dermatologists to predominantly Ph.D. research scientists and full-time or nearly full-time M.D. and M.D.–Ph.D. scientists, (ii) where, from small laboratories in the U.S.A. to large laboratories and multiinvestigator collaborations worldwide, (iii) what, from a focus on common skin diseases to an emphasis on understanding basic processes in skin, both in normal and disease states, and (iv) how, from patient observations, histology, and clinical immunology to cell and tissue culture, molecular biology and genetics, genomics and proteomics. Financing of this research has also changed, from the use of clinical surplus funds supplemented by U.S. government (National Institutes of Health, Veterans Administration, and other) monies to a greater dependence on government and private (pharmaceutical industry and philanthropy) funding. The future, funding issues aside, promises great advances with translation of basic knowledge to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of skin diseases

Morphogenesis and Malformations of the Skin NICHD/NIADDK Research Workshop

Developmentally caused skin malformations constitute a spectrum of birth defects, some of which can be recognized prenatally by morphologic or biochemical means. The number of prenatally diagnosable skin diseases could be greatly expanded with an increased understanding of the molecular and cellular bases of skin development and the mechanisms that result in the generation of skin defects. The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the National Institute of Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases, therefore, sponsored a workshop that recommended basic biologic studies combined with clinical investigations of normal and abnormal cutaneous development set forth in this article. Investigations resulting from these research recommendations are intended to contribute to the knowledge that should aid in the prevention of developmentally caused skin deformities

Design and Implementation of a GPS Guidance System for Agricultural Tractors Using Augmented Reality Technology

Current commercial tractor guidance systems present to the driver information to perform agricultural tasks in the best way. This information generally includes a treated zones map referenced to the tractor’s position. Unlike actual guidance systems where the tractor driver must mentally associate treated zone maps and the plot layout, this paper presents a guidance system that using Augmented Reality (AR) technology, allows the tractor driver to see the real plot though eye monitor glasses with the treated zones in a different color. The paper includes a description of the system hardware and software, a real test done with image captures seen by the tractor driver, and a discussion predicting that the historical evolution of guidance systems could involve the use of AR technology in the agricultural guidance and monitoring systems

Computer power : a first course in using the computer

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The Dynamic Media Initiative Or, Running For The Frontier, One Step Ahead Of The Dictionary

A study on digital and dynamic media was conducted by reflecting on fifteen years of experience at the University of Central Florida. Certain aspects of digital media research and teaching was considered to deserve dynamic media. Dynamic media projects involved the rapid co-evolution of experimental tools and experimental content