2024
Increasing culturally relevant science media coverage: exploring the outcomes of a collaboration in Puerto Rico
Feliú Mójer M, López A, González-Espada W, Bou E, Colón-Echevarría C, Collazo A, García-Justiniano J, González J, Rivera-Bonet C, Rivera-Rodríguez A, Benítez A, Rodríguez-Cruz L, García P, Guerrero-Medina G. Increasing culturally relevant science media coverage: exploring the outcomes of a collaboration in Puerto Rico. Journal Of Science Communication 2024, 23: n02. PMID: 39055082, PMCID: PMC11271655, DOI: 10.22323/2.23050802.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNota de Campo: Apoyo para ampliar capacidad de pruebas moleculares para SARS-CoV-2 en Puerto Rico
Colón-Ramos, D. and Guerrero-Medina, G. (2024). Nota de Campo: Rol de la organización Ciencia Puerto Rico en el periodo inicial de la pandemia. In: M. Marzán Rodríguez, I. Cardona Gerena (Eds.), COVID- 19 en Puerto Rico. Memoria Histórica para una mejor salud pública. Ediciones FILOS.ChaptersNota de Campo: Rol de la organización Ciencia Puerto Rico en el periodo inicial de la pandemia
Guerrero-Medina, G. and Colón-Ramos, D. (2024). Nota de Campo: Rol de la organización Ciencia Puerto Rico en el periodo inicial de la pandemia. In: M. Marzán Rodríguez, I. Cardona Gerena (Eds.), COVID- 19 en Puerto Rico. Memoria Histórica para una mejor salud pública. Ediciones FILOS.Chapters
2023
Seeds of Success: Empowering Latina STEM Girl Ambassadors Through Role Models, Leadership, and STEM-Related Experiences.
Hernández-Matías L, Díaz-Muñoz G, Guerrero-Medina G. Seeds of Success: Empowering Latina STEM Girl Ambassadors Through Role Models, Leadership, and STEM-Related Experiences. The Journal Of STEM Outreach 2023, 6 PMID: 37885462, PMCID: PMC10601408, DOI: 10.15695/jstem/v6i2.03.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRelatable role modelsRole modelsSTEM attitudesSTEM careersSTEM role modelsMiddle school girlsGender stereotypesSTEM opportunitiesSTEM projectScience identitySTEM activitiesSTEM identitySTEM workshopsSchool programsUnderserved backgroundsUnderrepresented backgroundsLeadership skillsSchool girlsMixed-method evaluationStudentsCareerProgramLack of accessOverall scoreGirls
2015
Assessing a Science Graduate School Recruitment Symposium.
González-Espada W, Díaz-Muñoz G, Feliú-Mójer M, Flores-Otero J, Fortis-Santiago Y, Guerrero-Medina G, López-Casillas M, Colón-Ramos DA, Fernández-Repollet E. Assessing a Science Graduate School Recruitment Symposium. Cuaderno De Investigación En La Educación 2015, 30: 55-70. PMID: 26770074, PMCID: PMC4708887.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBMP signaling and microtubule organization regulate synaptic strength
Ball R, Peled E, Guerrero G, Isacoff E. BMP signaling and microtubule organization regulate synaptic strength. Neuroscience 2015, 291: 155-166. PMID: 25681521, PMCID: PMC4369397, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2015.01.069.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenosine TriphosphatasesAnimalsAnimals, Genetically ModifiedBone Morphogenetic ProteinsCalciumDNA-Binding ProteinsDrosophilaDrosophila ProteinsFemaleFluorescent DyesImmunohistochemistryMicrotubule-Associated ProteinsMicrotubulesNeuromuscular JunctionPatch-Clamp TechniquesPresynaptic TerminalsReceptors, Cell SurfaceSynaptic TransmissionTranscription FactorsConceptsBone morphogenetic proteinMicrotubule organizationGlutamatergic Drosophila neuromuscular junctionDrosophila neuromuscular junctionLarval neuromuscular junctionDistal boutonsNeuromuscular junctionBMP pathwaySynaptic transmissionMorphogenetic proteinsSynaptic growthMolecular pathwaysSynaptic strengthMicrotubule systemHomeostatic regulationPathwayMicrotubulesSpastin mutationsPostsynaptic partnersMutationsTransmission strengthSelective mannerMuscle fibersProteinRegulation
2014
Impact of Culturally Relevant Contextualized Activities on Elementary and Middle School Students’ Perceptions of Science: An Exploratory Study
González-Espada W, Llerandi-Román P, Fortis-Santiago Y, Guerrero-Medina G, Ortiz-Vega N, Feliú-Mójer M, Colón-Ramos D. Impact of Culturally Relevant Contextualized Activities on Elementary and Middle School Students’ Perceptions of Science: An Exploratory Study. International Journal Of Science Education Part B 2014, 5: 182-202. DOI: 10.1080/21548455.2014.881579.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchContextualized activitiesMiddle school students' perceptionsScience education resourcesSchool students’ perceptionsMiddle school studentsScience literacyStudents' perceptionsActivities studentsPublic schoolsSchool studentsEducation resourcesEvidence of instancesMore interactivityStudentsSchoolsNon-profit groupsCultural relevanceScience LaboratoryExploratory studyLocal culturePerceptionScienceRelevant materialsRelated activitiesBoricua
2013
Supporting Diversity in Science through Social Networking
Guerrero-Medina G, Feliú-Mójer M, González-Espada W, Díaz-Muñoz G, López M, Díaz-Muñoz SL, Fortis-Santiago Y, Flores-Otero J, Craig D, Colón-Ramos DA. Supporting Diversity in Science through Social Networking. PLOS Biology 2013, 11: e1001740. PMID: 24391467, PMCID: PMC3876968, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.1001740.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSuplementando el currículo de ciencias con contenido contextual y culturalmente relevante: lecciones de la implementación del Proyecto Ciencia Boricua. Cuaderno de Investigación en la Educación.
González-Espada WJ, Fortis-Santiago Y, Guerrero-Medina G, Ortiz-Vega N, Colón-Ramos DA, Feliú-Mójer MI. Suplementando el currículo de ciencias con contenido contextual y culturalmente relevante: lecciones de la implementación del Proyecto Ciencia Boricua. Cuaderno de Investigación en la Educación. 2013 December; 28.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
A Comprehensive Linkage Map of the Dog Genome
Wong A, Ruhe A, Dumont B, Robertson K, Guerrero G, Shull S, Ziegle J, Millon L, Broman K, Payseur B, Neff M. A Comprehensive Linkage Map of the Dog Genome. Genetics 2010, 184: 595-605. PMID: 19966068, PMCID: PMC2828735, DOI: 10.1534/genetics.109.106831.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLinkage mapUnique biologyReference sequenceLinkage disequilibriumComplete linkage mapComprehensive linkage mapSex-averaged mapPhase-known meiosesNonmodel organismsDog genomeSelective sweepsGenomewide patternsMultipoint linkage analysisReference genomeEvolutionary adaptationMicrosatellite markersFramework mapRecombination rateLinkage analysisMap assemblyGenotype dataSex-specific differencesGenomeMeiosisHuman disease counterparts
2005
Erratum: Heterogeneity in synaptic transmission along a Drosophila larval motor axon
Guerrero G, Rieff D, Agarwal G, Ball R, Borst A, Goodman C, Isacoff E. Erratum: Heterogeneity in synaptic transmission along a Drosophila larval motor axon. Nature Neuroscience 2005, 8: 1411-1411. DOI: 10.1038/nn1005-1411a.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHeterogeneity in synaptic transmission along a Drosophila larval motor axon
Guerrero G, Reiff D, Agarwal G, Ball R, Borst A, Goodman C, Isacoff E. Heterogeneity in synaptic transmission along a Drosophila larval motor axon. Nature Neuroscience 2005, 8: 1188-1196. PMID: 16116446, PMCID: PMC1402256, DOI: 10.1038/nn1526.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAnimals, Genetically ModifiedAxonsCalcium SignalingDiagnostic ImagingDrosophilaDrosophila ProteinsElectric StimulationEvoked PotentialsGene Expression Regulation, DevelopmentalImmunohistochemistryLarvaLuminescent ProteinsMembrane PotentialsMotor NeuronsMutagenesis, InsertionalNeuromuscular JunctionPatch-Clamp TechniquesSynaptic TransmissionConceptsNeuromuscular junctionGlutamate receptorsSynaptic transmissionAxonal branchesMotor axonsPostsynaptic terminalsIndividual boutonsBoutonsProximal connectionLarval neuromuscular junctionTransmission strengthLarval motor axonsDrosophila melanogaster larval neuromuscular junctionDistal boutonsDistal onesHigh Ca2Ca2InfluxAxonsReceptorsIn Vivo Performance of Genetically Encoded Indicators of Neural Activity in Flies
Reiff D, Ihring A, Guerrero G, Isacoff E, Joesch M, Nakai J, Borst A. In Vivo Performance of Genetically Encoded Indicators of Neural Activity in Flies. Journal Of Neuroscience 2005, 25: 4766-4778. PMID: 15888652, PMCID: PMC1464576, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.4900-04.2005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnimalsAnimals, Genetically ModifiedDose-Response Relationship, RadiationDrosophilaElectric StimulationFluorescence Resonance Energy TransferFluorescent DyesGene Expression RegulationGenetic EngineeringImmunohistochemistryIn Vitro TechniquesLarvaLuminescent ProteinsMicroscopy, ConfocalMolecular Probe TechniquesNeuromuscular JunctionNeuronsPresynaptic TerminalsReproducibility of ResultsTime Factors
2003
Voltage Sensitive Dyes
Sonnleitner A, Guerrero G, Mannuzzu L, Isacoff EY. Voltage Sensitive Dyes. Biophotonics. 2003; 10(3):48-60.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2002
Tuning FlaSh: Redesign of the Dynamics, Voltage Range, and Color of the Genetically Encoded Optical Sensor of Membrane Potential
Guerrero G, Siegel M, Roska B, Loots E, Isacoff E. Tuning FlaSh: Redesign of the Dynamics, Voltage Range, and Color of the Genetically Encoded Optical Sensor of Membrane Potential. Biophysical Journal 2002, 83: 3607-3618. PMID: 12496128, PMCID: PMC1302436, DOI: 10.1016/s0006-3495(02)75361-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBiosensing TechniquesFluorescence Resonance Energy TransferGreen Fluorescent ProteinsLuminescent ProteinsMembrane PotentialsMicroscopy, FluorescenceMutagenesis, Site-DirectedNeuronsOptics and PhotonicsPotassium ChannelsPotassium Channels, Voltage-GatedProtein EngineeringRecombinant Fusion ProteinsShaker Superfamily of Potassium ChannelsConceptsDetector domainDual-wavelength measurementVoltage-gated ShakerWavelength measurementsOptical readoutOptical sensorsSpectral shiftElectrical signalsIntensity changesDistinct spectraFlashesReadoutSpectraFluorescence intensity changesVoltage dependenceDependenceVoltage rangeMeasurementsSensorsDistinct voltageVoltageDynamicsShift
2001
Genetically encoded optical sensors of neuronal activity and cellular function
Guerrero G, Isacoff E. Genetically encoded optical sensors of neuronal activity and cellular function. Current Opinion In Neurobiology 2001, 11: 601-607. PMID: 11595495, DOI: 10.1016/s0959-4388(00)00256-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCellular signalsFluorescent proteinSpecific cellular signalsCellular functionsIntracellular messengerSpecific mutationsStructural rearrangementsFP fluorescenceCyclic nucleotidesNeurotransmitter releaseNew insightsProteinMembrane voltageOptical sensorsNeural circuitsNucleotidesFluorescenceMessengerMutationsRearrangementNitric oxideSignalsChemical environmentNeuronal activityFusion
2000
Ectopic expression of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone and peripherin in the respiratory epithelium of mice lacking transcription factor AP-2α
Kramer P, Guerrero G, Krishnamurthy R, Mitchell P, Wray S. Ectopic expression of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone and peripherin in the respiratory epithelium of mice lacking transcription factor AP-2α. Cells And Development 2000, 94: 79-94. PMID: 10842061, DOI: 10.1016/s0925-4773(00)00316-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCell DifferentiationDNA-Binding ProteinsEmbryonic InductionEpithelial CellsFemaleGene Expression Regulation, DevelopmentalGonadotropin-Releasing HormoneIntermediate Filament ProteinsMaleMembrane GlycoproteinsMiceMice, Inbred BALB CMice, Mutant StrainsNasal CavityNerve Tissue ProteinsNeural Cell Adhesion MoleculesNeuronsOlfactory MucosaOlfactory PathwaysPeripherinsTrans-ActivatorsTranscription Factor AP-2Transcription FactorsConceptsLHRH neuronsHormone-releasing hormoneRespiratory epitheliumNeural cell adhesion moleculeOlfactory epitheliumExpression of LHRHPeripherin-positive fibersNasal placodeIntermediate filament protein peripherinMain olfactory epitheliumTranscription factor APOlfactory epithelial structuresAP-2alphaOlf-1Embryonic day 12.5NCAM stainingCell adhesion moleculeEpithelial areaAP-2alpha expressionMutant miceCell groupsProtein peripherinAdhesion moleculesNeuronsEpithelium