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Research administration: A career path uniquely fitted for Ph.D.s
As I was finishing graduate school, I became overwhelmed by the seemingly never-ending nature of research, so I decided that I didn’t want to continue to work in a lab. Instead, I wanted to use my scientific knowledge to help manage the research being done by others. That career field is called research administration. After…
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‘I thought climate change was a hoax. Now I teach it’
Amanda Triplett Sarah Ott once believed climate change was a hoax, but now she is passionate about the environment Sarah Ott spent years believing climate change was a hoax, influenced by friends at church in the US south and a popular right-wing radio host. Here she shares her journey from being a climate sceptic to…
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Quality inspection of specific electronic boards by deep neural networks
Abstract Reliability and lifetime of specific electronics boards depends on the quality of manufacturing process. Especially soldering splashes in some areas of PCB (printed circuit board) can cause change of selected electrical parameters. Nowadays, the manual inspection is massively replaced by specialized visual systems checking the presence of different defects. The research carried out in…
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Gut microbial signatures are associated with Lynch syndrome (LS) and cancer history in Druze communities in Israel
Abstract Lynch syndrome (LS) is a hereditary cancer syndrome caused by autosomal dominant mutations, with high probability of early onset for several cancers, mainly colorectal cancer (CRC). The gut microbiome was shown to be influenced by host genetics and to be altered during cancer development. Therefore, we aimed to determine alterations in gut microbiome compositions…
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Disaster risk communication requires dissemination, dialogue and participation
Disaster risk communication traditionally focuses on authorities conveying hazard and risk information to at-risk populations, with little consideration of local community knowledge. To enable risk reduction and resilience, disaster management must forge partnerships with local communities and empower citizen-led initiatives. Disasters triggered by natural and human-induced shocks are hugely complex societal incidents, often striking with…
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Audio long read: Apple revival — how science is bringing historic varieties back to life
Download the 24 November long read podcast Researchers have been resurrecting apple trees to revive forgotten varieties of the fruit. They hope that sequencing these apples’ genomes could uncover mutations that influence flavour, colour, crispness and other characteristics. This knowledge could help unlock the next blockbuster fruit, and develop trees that are more resistant to…
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Observations of amyloid breakdown by proteases over time using scanning acoustic microscopy
Abstract Amyloid consists of insoluble beta-fibrillar proteins with stable structures. The Congo red staining method for histologically detecting amyloid is unsuitable for quantitatively assessing amyloid fibers. Scanning acoustic microscopy (SAM) detects the attenuation of sound (AOS) through sections. This study aimed to clarify whether AOS values reflected the amount of amyloid fibril degradation in tissues.…
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GLP-1 receptor agonists are promising but unproven treatments for alcohol and substance use disorders
Preclinical and initial human studies suggest that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists may be promising treatments for alcohol use disorder, but existing approved treatments should be used until safety and efficacy is demonstrated in clinical trials. This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution Access options Access through your institution Change institution Buy…
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How ChatGPT and sounds from space brought a “luminous jelly” to life
Your browser does not support the audio element. Download MP3 See transcript GUI/GOOEY is an international online exhibition that explores digital and technological representations of the biological world. In the fourth episode of this six-part Working Scientist podcast series about art and science, Julie Gould talks to some of the artists and scientist whose collaborations…
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Adaptation constraints in scenarios of socio-economic development
Abstract Climate change adaptation is paramount, but increasing evidence suggests that adaptation action is subject to a range of constraints. For a realistic assessment of future adaptation prospects, it is crucial to understand the timescales needed to overcome these constraints. Here, we combine data on documented adaptation from the Global Adaptation Mapping Initiative with national…