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Imagine you're a rice farmer trying to improve your crop. You might wonder, how can we make rice produce more seeds? Scientists found that a specific gene in rice, called OsSPL5, can actually boost cross-pollination – the process where pollen from one plant fertilizes another. This increases the num

health

Tracking HIV Program's Success: A Research Protocol

Implementation science is all about seeing how well ideas work in real life. While we often focus on making things better and testing if they work, it's also important to see how they perform in real situations. This study looks at an intense support program for people with HIV. The goal is to figur

Imagining FEBS in 2084: A Future Beyond Borders

Sixty years ago, the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) started as a small group aiming to connect scientists in Europe. Today, it's a global force with over 30, 000 members across 39 societies. To celebrate its 60th anniversary, FEBS Letters held a writing contest asking participan

environment

Water Charging Phones: A Sustainable Future?

Imagine if you could juice up your phone while drinking water at the same time. Scientists have come up with two materials, CP1 and CP2, made from lead. CP2 is super speedy in moving electrons, which makes energy production quicker and eco-friendlier. While both materials look promising, CP2 could b

Unsung Heroes: Women Trailblazers in Ageing Research

November 28, 2024

When we think about the history of ageing research, we often hear about the men who made significant discoveries. However, many women have also made extraordinary contributions to our understanding of ageing, but they haven't always gotten the recognition they deserve. Let's shine a light on some of

education

Transforming Science Education: A UK University's View on Decolonising the Curriculum

November 28, 2024

Have you ever wondered why science textbooks mostly feature achievements by Western scientists? This is because science is deeply entwined with the histories of past empires, leading to a bias towards Western knowledge. Minoritised ethnicities are often underrepresented in science curricula. The pus

The BRAIN Initiative's Data-Sharing Maze: A Neuroscientist's Guide

Ever wondered how neuroscientists share their data? The BRAIN Initiative has set up a complex data-sharing network with seven different archives. Each has its own rules, making it a bit like navigating a maze. But why so complicated? Well, it allows specialized archives to cater to specific research

health

Beyond Bandages: New Tech for Diabetic Foot Care

Diabetic foot ulcers, often called DFUs, are a big problem for people with diabetes. They can really mess up someone's life and even lead to serious issues like amputations. Managing these ulcers isn't easy and usually needs a team of healthcare professionals. Poor blood sugar control is a major fac

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Pets as Real-Life Medical Models: Bridging Human and Veterinary Medicine

Have you ever thought about how pets like dogs and cats can help us understand and treat human diseases? These furry friends are actually becoming important models in translational medicine. Unlike lab animals like mice and rats, pets naturally get diseases similar to humans, such as diabetes, cance

Meet Moises A. Carreon: A Pioneer in Materials Science