The Calabrese Lab A pair of HN4 neurons, one real and one simulated. If you have red-green 3D glasses, you can see the right cell in 3D. (Cell viewer courtesy Robert Cannon.) Our lab studies the neural circuit that controls the heart of the medicinal leech. We record the behavior of neurons in this circuit with microelectrodes. Using voltage clamp techniques, we isolate and characterize the ...

Effect of ale, garlic, and soured cream on the appetite of leeches According to The European one of the most obscure clinical trials in contemporary medicine was recently conducted at our Department. Anders Baerheim and Hogne Sandvik sought to establish just what turns leeches on - or off. In 1996 Anders & Hogne were awarded the prestigeous Ig Nobel prize in biology for their scientific ...

Leeches Background Paper on Leeches: This paper is the core of the seminar discussion. About the Authors:Obtain biographical information about the seminar authors. Genentech Connection: Here you can get information on current Genentech research related to this topic. Frequently Asked Questions: Here you can get information on frequently asked questions about leeches and anticlotting agents.

Welcome to the Leech Lab Mark Siddall Assistant Curator - Annelida American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024 siddall@amnh.org (212) 769 5638 Degrees ~ Grants ~ Refereed Publications Laboratory Personell In The Field BLOOD LUST!! - Follow us on-line Feb 9 through March 22 hunting leeches in Madagascar and the Seychelles! Search for the Giant Amazonian ...