The Scientist’s journey from Academia to Industry – A User’s guide (Part 2)
I discussed in a previous article the first steps in the process of moving from academia to industry: taking the decision to leave academia...
Research reveals promising results in expanding treatment for gallstone diseases.
Medicaid is the principal source of subsidy for therapeutic and health-related facilities in the United States for individuals with low income. In 2014, President...
Citizen science: participating in the data collection phase is key to improving people’s scientific...
Citizen science projects, also known as Public Participation in Scientific Research (PPSR), have been gaining popularity worldwide as a way for the public to...
The scientist’s journey from academia to industry – A user’s guide (Part 1)
I did my Ph.D. in the cellular biology of brain tumors, identifying new ways to treat this aggressive and, to date, incurable disease. At...
Opioid stockpiling at home linked with higher overdose
Opioids are substances predominantly used for the management of pain. They are also used as anesthetics, and for treating cough, shortness of breath, diarrhea...
First Globalization and what can we learn from it
To most of us, the globalized, interconnected world is the only world we know. However, it has not always been like that and there...
Unfolding Impressionism: how Turner and Monet documented pollution
Impressionism, the popular art style that emerged in the 19th century, is often celebrated for its vibrant colors and ethereal quality. However, a new...
Simulating phases of matter in magnetic materials with qubits
Investigating the collective behavior of atoms or molecules leading to phases of matter is crucial to understand phenomena such as magnetization, superfluidity, and superconductivity....
Sleep disorders in children make parents more stressed
Stress and sleep disorders are interdependent, with stress impacting sleep quality and poor sleep having negative effects on stress levels and coping ability. This...
Most women do not link the risk of breast cancer with breast density, a...
A woman’s breast is composed of three types of tissue, namely fatty tissue, fibrous tissue, and glandular tissue. First, add to the size and...