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Smart biodegradable devices that vanish when they need to
Dr Chang-Soo Kim, Professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology, enlightens us on smart biodegradable devices that vanish when they need to
How is children’s mental health associated with nutrition?
According to a study, children who eat better, more nutritional diets, with more fruit and vegetables, have better mental health and wellbeing.
Stress linked to Crohns’s disease flare-ups
Through a McMaster University led study, new evidence showing a correlation between psychological stress and Crohn’s disease flare-ups has been identified.
What is a virus? An exploration for middle school students
Ann Matthysse, Department of Biology, University of North Carolina, explores what exactly a virus is, with a specific focus on RNA viruses and SARS-CoV-2.
Bonfire Night pollutes our air with large amounts of soot
Researchers from the University of Leeds have discovered that soot in the atmosphere around Bonfire Night is 100 times its normal level.
Early detection of pancreatic cancer – The EUROPAC Research Trial
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, tells us all about the European pancreatic cancer early detection trial (EUROPAC).
Microbial electrosynthesis for sustainable bioproduction
Arpita Bose, PhD, Associate Professor at Washington University illustrates how microbes may prove essential for developing sustainable technologies as we strive for greener economies.
Eric Conners – Department of Biology, Washington University
Eric Conners is a PhD Candidate and Howard A. Schneiderman Fellow working in the lab of Dr. Arpita Bose
He studies the role of photosynthetic iron-oxidizing bacteria in ancient and modern environments and applies this knowledge toward the development of sustainable technologies.
He earned his B.S. in Biology from Allegheny College...
Piecing Glycoscience together
Frederique Lisacek from SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, discusses the experimental approaches towards Glycoscience and emphasises the need for collecting and integrating glyco-related information.
Scientists create experimental vaccine for rheumatoid arthritis
The scientists found that "rheumatoid arthritis totally disappeared" in animals that were given the vaccine - creating hope for a functional vaccine.
Factory farming, zoonotic disease and the risk of pandemics
Compassion in World Farming Research Manager dissects some of the dangers of the factory farming industry, discussing the spread of zoonotic diseases.
Time to brush up on oral health education
Tess Player, VP, Global Head of Expert and Influence Marketing, GSK Consumer Healthcare, discusses how low public understanding of oral health is symptomatic of the need for better everyday health education.
What is Soil Organic Carbon (SOC)?
Here, Professor Zachary Senwo highlights how Soil organic carbon (SOC) interlinks with soil health, agriculture, climate change, and food security.
Non-melanoma skin cancers & malignant melanoma
Prof Dangou from the WHO Regional Office for Africa, Congo, speaks about the different kinds of skin cancer:non-melanoma skin cancers and malignant melanoma.
Glycoscience offers opportunities galore in healthcare
Aarthi JanakiRaman, Research Director, Chemicals and Advanced Materials at TechVision, Frost & Sullivan, explains how glycoscience offers opportunities galore in healthcare.
Optimising infection control post-pandemic
Luke S. P. Moore, Infectious Diseases Physician and Clinical Microbiologist on behalf of the Healthcare Infection Society, directs our thoughts to optimising our control of infections and looks forward to the post-pandemic period.
Scientists begin work on COVID vaccines which can survive heat
Scientists at the University of California San Diego are developing COVID vaccines that can survive heat - using ideas from plants and bacteria.
Biofunctional textiles through microencapsulation
Here, Professor Manuel José Lis Arias explains the benefits of smart biofunctional textiles.
Leena Tripathi – International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Dr Leena Tripathi is the Director for Eastern Africa Hub and Leader of the Biotechnology program at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).
Providing Food: The answer lies in the soil
David Green, Executive Director, The U.S. Sustainability Alliance, explains how the soil holds the answer to feeding the world.