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Living with rare genetic disorders: Challenges of EPP and XLP
Kirstine Juhl Belongie discusses the impact, symptoms, and possible treatments related to EPP and XLP, two debilitating disorders that cause extreme pain following exposure to sunlight.
The role of host condition and environment on infection outcome
Brian P. Lazzaro from Cornell University discusses his research on the factors influencing immune response and infection outcome, drawing on powerful experimental systems, such as Drosophila melanogaster as a model host, to gain a deeper understanding of foundational biological processes.
Exposomics: A shift in biomedical research with potential to improve human health
Recent advances in exposomics offer an exciting opportunity to comprehensively catalog human exposures and link them to biological responses determining health and disease. Pamela J. Lein, Ph.D. from the University of California, tells us more.
Five tips to implement self-compassion for healthcare workers
Self-compassion is not a cure-all for systemic challenges within the health system, but it can enhance resilience, social support, and self-efficacy among healthcare workers, ultimately improving their quality of life in the workforce.
Solutions for better sleep
Dr Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen highlights sleep health equity research to inform best practices and policies to improve the sleep of all Canadians.
An ancient therapy modernized for Clostridioides Difficile therapy
Clostridioides difficile is a type of bacteria that often affects people who have been taking antibiotics. Glenn S. Tillotson of GST Micro LLC explains how live biotherapeutic products have shown promise as a safe and effective treatment to help restore the normal gut microbiome.
Understanding electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS)
Electromagnetic hypersensitivity: Michael Bevington, Chair of Trustees at Electrosensitivity UK, explains the health risks associated with exposure to radiofrequency radiation and electromagnetic fields and why more robust action is needed to protect public health.
Hormonal contraceptive designs and women’s mental health – Timing is of the essence!
Professor Belinda Pletzer from the Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience at Paris Lodron University of Salzburg explores the physical and psychological symptoms of a pill pause. She advocates for hormonal contraceptive designs that focus on women’s health needs instead of socio-cultural misconceptions about menstrual bleeding.
Targeting the most complex flipon of them all in the fight against cancers
In this article, Alan Herbert, the Founder, and President of InsideOutBio, guides us through targeting the most complex flipon of them all in the fight against cancers.
Asbestos, the pleural cavity, and autoimmune disease
Jean C. Pfau, Ph.D. from the Center for Asbestos-Related Disease and Kinta Serve from Idaho State University, provide their perspective on asbestos, the pleural cavity, and autoimmune disease.
Mental health and self-care: A comprehensive guide
This short guide explores the importance of self-care for good mental health and provides practical tips for implementing self-care strategies.
Data integration: A key to understanding the biological basis of mental disorders
ses two key advancements in genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and gene expression data to better understand the biological basis of mental disorders.
MMPC-live: Accessible resources for phenotyping of live mouse models of diabetes and obesity
Professor Carol F. Elias, from the University of Michigan’s Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology, discusses key research opportunities enabled by the NIDDK Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Center in live models – MMPC-Live.
Joint manipulation, a hands-on therapeutic technique
Rob Sillevis from the Marieb College of Health and Human Services explores joint manipulation, a hands-on therapeutic technique designed to relieve pain, improve mobility, restore joint function, and enhance patient functionality.
Early intervention for eating disorders
Tracey Wade, Matthew Flinders Distinguished Professor, provides an insightful examination of the significance of brief early interventions in the treatment of eating disorders.
Suicidal thoughts and actions: We need a new model
Konrad Michel, MD, Psychiatrist from the University of Bern, Switzerland, discusses the clinical approach to suicidal patients, providing a new look at a human phenomenon.
Spotting peripapillary intra-choroidal cavitation using OCT
Adèle Ehongo explores the potential of optical coherence tomography for diagnosing peripapillary intra-choroidal cavitation in myopic eyes.
Advancing vaccine development for chlamydia
Genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection is a significant public health burden; Professor of Pediatrics and Microbiology and Immunology, Toni Darville, discusses the potential efficacy of CPAF-adjuvanted vaccines in mitigating the spread and impact of the infection.
The future of personalised cardiovascular disease detection and monitoring
Professor Allan Lawrie from Imperial College London, discusses the future of personalised cardiovascular disease detection and monitoring, including comment on wearable technology and AI.
E. coli genomes, big data, and messy biology
Here, David Ussery from the Department of BioMedical Informatics, UAMS, details E. coli genome diversity, big data, and messy biology. New methods, we discover, allow for the comparison of millions of bacterial genomes in a few days and the confident assignment of taxonomic clusters.
