Device Identifies Airborne Hazards Rapidly
NewsScientists have developed a portable device that can identify a wide range of airborne gases and chemicals instantly. The device is suitable for rapid deployment to identify airborne hazards from tiny gas molecules like sulfur dioxide to large molecules like benzene.
Time to Say Goodbye… to the “House-hold Measure” BMI?
NewsA new study published in PLOS Biology sees an international collaboration of academia and industry experts introduce a novel "revolutionary" approach towards personalized and precision biomedicine, moving away from the "classic" morphometric BMI.
Read more“Jumping Genes” May Cause Rare Childhood Developmental Disorders
NewsResearchers have discovered that so-called “jumping genes” appear to be behind rare developmental disorders in some children.
Read moreMathematical Model Uncovers Long-Distance Cell Communication Mechanism
NewsA new study has identified how a large community of cells can communicate with each other almost simultaneously even with very short distance signaling.
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Feeling Like a Fraud: Impostor Syndrome in STEM
ArticleImpostor syndrome is experienced by millions of people around the world cross culturally, and describes difficulty internalizing one's accomplishments or abilities, and instead attributing their success to other factors. In this article, we explore the prevalence of impostor syndrome in STEM and the impact it has on the scientific community.
Read moreStandardization Challenges in Pharmaceutical Product Labeling
ArticleProduct labels can be viewed as a “clinical instruction manual”, providing a concise description of the benefits and risks for a consumer and relevant information to dispensers, patients, and their caregivers. Here we take a look at labeling compliance, the importance of keeping information up-to-date, and risks associated with noncompliance.
Read moreHow Does Cold Plasma Enhance Seed Germination and Plant Growth?
ArticleTo respond to the growing need for food worldwide, farmers will need new technologies to produce more food from less land. One method recently tested by researchers for its potential to improve germination is cold plasma technology.
Read moreFrancis Mojica: The Modest Microbiologist Who Discovered and Named CRISPR
ArticleKicking off Technology Networks Explores the CRISPR Revolution, Professor Mojica, or "Francis", takes us on a journey back to the original research that, despite being deemed "crazy" by members of the scientific community at the time, led to the CRISPR revolution that is anticipated to edit evolution forever.
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