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Understanding the impact of sexual assault on university students in the US

Open Access Government discusses the prevalence of campus sexual assault in the US, the profound effects on university students, and how cases of assault can be reduced.
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The potential hidden source of bacterial infections in tattoo inks

Researchers have revealed the microbial content present in commercial tattoos and permanent makeup inks.
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Research collaboration: Cross-disciplinary training in sustainable chemistry and chemical processes

Greg M. Swain, Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at Michigan State University, is researching cross-disciplinary training in sustainable chemistry and chemical processes. Here, he emphasizes the importance of teamwork for effective research collaborations.
Figure: Generation of engineered heart tissues (Left) and a cardiac organoid (Right) derived from iPSCs. Left: Scale bar: 500 μm Right: White: Troponin T2 (cardiomyocytes), Green: GFP (fibroblasts), Red: Fibronectin, Blue: Nuclei. Scale bar: 50 μm - treatments for cardiac ailments

The role of stem cell-derived tissues in novel treatments for cardiac ailments

Curbs on animal testing mean human tissues derived from induced pluripotent stem cells offer a promising platform in discovering novel treatments for cardiac ailments.
The role of trauma healing in offender rehabilitation

The role of trauma healing in offender rehabilitation

Correctional leaders are confronted with implementing the goal of offender rehabilitation in the context of limited funding for treatment programs. The pursuit of rehabilitation and trauma healing is further impeded by rising mental health problems in jails and prisons.
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Promoting risky play: Insights from the Outside Play Lab

Mariana Brussoni, founder of the Outside Play Lab at The University of British Columbia, is a pioneer in promoting the benefits of risky play for children. Her research emphasizes the importance of allowing children to engage in outdoor activities that involve a certain level of risk, arguing that this type of play is crucial for their overall development.
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FDA panel rejects MDMA as effective PTSD treatment

A recent advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cast significant doubt on the potential approval of MDMA-assisted therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Detoxification: The science behind social media claims of detox health benefits

Jessie R. Badley and Pamela J. Lein from the University of California, Davis, explain the science behind detoxification and the claims of detox health benefits in social media and the deception associated with it.
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Crown Commercial Service launches new vehicle telematics solutions agreement

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has introduced a new Vehicle Telematics Solutions [RM6315] agreement, designed to help customers enhance their fleet management capabilities through advanced telematics hardware and software.
Exploring the global history and future of psychedelics

Exploring the global history and future of psychedelics

Psychedelics have long been a topic of fascination and controversy, their use wavering between medical marvel and social menace. To delve deeper into the global history of psychedelics, their impact on mental health treatment, and their future prospects, we spoke with Professor Erika Dyck from the University of Saskatchewan.

Smart lighting for a sustainable urban ecosystem

Urbis Schréder guide us through the concept of interoperable smart lighting, which seeks to create a sustainable urban ecosystem.
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Navigating the impact of COVID-19 on childhood vaccinations

Anne Pham-Huy and Antonella Pucci from Immunize Canada discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on routine vaccinations for children.
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5GSOLAR: On track for effective project commercialisation

Maciej Sibiński, Research Professor from Tallinn University of Technology, highlights the 5GSOLAR project, which is on track to commercialise solar cells.
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The ongoing quest for Social Europe

European Trade Union Institute’s General Secretary, Esther Lynch, with Research Director, Bart Vanhercke, provide a detailed look at the ongoing quest for Social Europe.
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EU food policy priorities

Open Access Government highlights the European Commission’s policy priorities for food, including the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve plant health protection.
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Microbiomes for the future of sustainable wheat production

Researchers from the WHEATBIOME project joined forces to address several challenges related to sustainable wheat production and consumption, revealing the role of microbes in shaping the Future of Healthy Food.
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Policy priorities for education in Saskatchewan, Canada

Clint Repski, Deputy Minister of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education, outlines the policy priorities for education in Saskatchewan, with a particular focus on literacy and funding.
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Learning from the COVID-19 Pandemic: Next-generation universal vaccines and immunotherapeutic research

With the COVID-19 pandemic behind us, we need to focus on universal vaccines and/or immunotherapeutic strategies and technologies to tackle ongoing endemic infections with SARS-CoV2, influenza, and RSV and prepare for any future pandemics, says Dr Babita Agrawal.
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Can digital twins drive greener multimodal transportation for cities?

The world’s cities are choked with vehicular traffic, compromising the quality of life for citizens and raising significant environmental concerns. What could digital twins do to help drive greener multimodal transportation for cities?.
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Navigating the EU nursing workforce crisis: Stop talking, start acting!

Professor Dr Paul De Raeve, Secretary General of the European Federation of Nurses Associations, outlines the key policy actions necessary to mitigate the current nursing workforce crisis in the EU.

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