WHAT: University of Nebraska at Kearney Science Café HOSTED BY: Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Society SPEAKER / PRESENTER: Haishi Cao, Associate Professor of Chemistry, UNK TITLE: “Detection of Fluoride ion (F-) by Using Fluorescence Approaches” TIME: 5:30 p.m. DATE: Monday, Nov. 14 PLACE: The Loft, Cunningham’s Journal, 15 W. 23rd St., Kearney TOPIC: As an important anion, fluoride (F-) plays very different roles in chemical, biological and medical processes, including industry … [Read more...]
Fluorescence: Cao studies hydrogen sulfide as cure for neurodegenerative diseases
By KELLY BARTLING Hydrogen sulfide is an interesting compound. H2S. A colorless gas, it’s that stinky rotten egg smell. It’s toxic and volatile – can make humans and animals sick or it can explode. But chemists such as University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Haishi Cao know the human body produces small amounts of H2S as a signaling molecule. As a top university researcher in bio-organic chemistry, Cao may one day find the right amount of hydrogen sulfide that in the brain could be a … [Read more...]
Haishi Cao to give ‘Detection of Fluoride’ talk at Nov. 1 seminar
WHAT: Something Interesting with Lunch Seminar TITLE: “Detection of Fluoride ion (F-) by Using Fluorescence Approaches” TOPIC: As an important anion, fluoride (F-) plays very different roles in chemical, biological and medical processes, including industry pollution, therapeutic reagent for osteoporosis and dental protection reagent. The bio-functions of fluoride, which could be beneficial or poisonous effect, significantly rely on its dose and concentration. The Health and Human Services … [Read more...]
