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Modelling biodiversity is an essential part of its protection

Professor Guillaume Blanchet from Université de Sherbrooke considers why modelling biodiversity is an essential part of protection and how we can model biodiversity better.
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Stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis: Functional cartilage regeneration using 3d bioprinting technology

Osteoarthritis presents a significant societal and economic burden. Stina Simonsson from the University of Gothenburg explains how EU-funded projects are using 3D bioprinting to create functional cartilage for OA treatment.
Figure 1. Personalized medicine in RESCUER. From bottom left. Clinical and molecular data are collected from clinical trials from Norway, Germany and Spain and processed to identify signatures/ molecular barcodes of resistance to hormonal-, immune-, and chemotherapy, respectively. Pathological images are subjected to digital cartography and together with the molecular barcodes used for patient stratification towards improved treatment strategies. The generated data is used to parameterize mathematical models of prediction of treatment outcome.

Breast cancer prevention: Precision medicine and health

Biobank Norway Project experts chart the journey from precision medicine to precision health when it comes to breast cancer prevention.
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First insights into global permafrost-agroecosystems and recommendations for policymakers

Melissa Ward Jones discusses a recent paper published in Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research of the first global study on permafrost-agroecosystems, published by members of the International Permafrost Association Permafrost-agroecosystem Action Group.
The port of Grundsund, Sweden. Against the backdrop of a picturesque coastal town, the scene captures the rhythmic dance of fishing boats and sailboats, the lively comings and goings of maritime activities, and the enchanting blend of maritime tradition and modern seafaring life. The vibrant colors of the boats, the sounds of water lapping against the docks, and the lively atmosphere of the port showcase the dynamic heart of Grundsund, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the charm of this coastal gem.

Sustainability transformations in marine governance in Sweden via social learning

Dr. Angelo Jonas Imperiale and Dr. Uta Wehn describe the MISTRA C2B2 programme’s unique approach to promoting sustainability transformations in Sweden’s marine governance through social learning in Living Labs.
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Electric-field nanobubbles: A step change in nanobubble engineering, and its “coming of age”

Niall J. English, from Chemical Engineering at University College Dublin, discusses how electric-field nanobubbles have displaced their mechanically-generated counterparts in performance and sustainability.
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Mobilizing pain care knowledge in Canada

Norm Buckley and Jason Busse from the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Pain Research & Care discuss the mobilization of knowledge about the pain environment in Canada, focusing on the role of an ad hoc community-based organization.
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Protecting cancer survivors across Europe from financial discrimination: The right to be forgotten

Mark Lawler and Françoise Meunier highlight the financial discrimination that many cancer survivors face despite being cured of their disease and propose a data-informed legal solution so that cancer patients are not punished for a previous cancer diagnosis.
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Advancing knowledge about criminal justice and mental health

Researchers with expertise in criminal law, philosophy, psychiatry and psychology are combining their knowledge to explore how mental disorders are approached within criminal law and contribute to better legal and forensic practices.
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Why and how systemic change overcomes ineffectiveness

Michael Beer, from Harvard Business School, provides insight into why and how systemic change overcomes ineffectiveness in organizations.
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Making preclinical sepsis research stronger, faster, and more responsive to patients

Sepsis represents a significant global burden. The National Preclinical Sepsis Platform (NPSP) is leading vital sepsis research, informing policy, driving innovation, and ultimately saving lives.
Figure 1. The value chain of crystalline silicon photovoltaic module manufacture, from silicon to wafers to cells and modules, shows the share of production in different countries (comparing the years 2010 and 2021). Recycling and recovery of materials from PV modules at the end-of-life is an industry at its initial stages.

Can Europe recover its photovoltaic manufacturing capacity?

Antonio Urbina, from the Department of Sciences and Institute for Advanced Materials and Mathematics (INAMAT2), Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA), based at Pamplona in...
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“It’s not your fault!”: Aging and the dilemmas of literacy in a digital world

As the world becomes increasingly digitally focused, Kim Sawchuk, Director of engAGE: Centre for Research on Aging, Concordia University, examines what this shift means for older adults trying to navigate media literacy.
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Seasonality and climate change: Challenges for physical activity in older adults

Research indicates seasonal variations in physical activity levels among adults in different climates due to temperature and humidity. Climate change’s increasing extreme weather may significantly affect physical activity in older adults already struggling to meet activity guidelines. Isabelle J. Dionne from the Université de Sherbrooke explains.
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Bible reading and human flourishing among U.S. military families

Sung Joon Jang and Byron R. Johnson, inspire us with their research on Bible reading and human flourishing among U.S. military families.
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Hormonal contraceptives and women’s mental health – A long-term perspective

Belinda Pletzer of the University of Salzburg discusses the importance of researching the mental health effects of hormonal contraceptives and the need to identify women at risk for adverse mood reactions before they start hormonal contraception.

Incitis-food: Food security and environmental justice in African city regions

Dr Buchenrieder, Dr Benjamin from the University of the Bundeswehr Munich, and Dr Radišić and MS.c. Trivunić, from Foodscale Hub, introduce the INCiTiS-FOOD project for improved food and nutrition security in African urban and peri-urban areas.

Engineering interkingdom communication for next-generation therapeutic approaches

Brian Snyder and Christopher H. Contag, from Michigan State University, discuss engineering interkingdom communication, which is not for palace intrigue, but for next-generation therapeutic approaches they argue.

Adipose tissue: A treasure trove of stem cells for regenerative medicine

Adipose tissue, commonly known as fat, has long been considered a mere energy reservoir. However, recent discoveries have revolutionized our understanding of this tissue, placing it at the heart of advances in stem cells and regenerative medicine.
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Women entrepreneurs in violent conflict zones

Read here for insights from a Libya-based study conducted by researchers at the University of Alberta about women entrepreneurs in violent conflict zones.

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