According to a new study led by researchers from the University of Bristol and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be associated with an increased risk of developing cancers of the mouth, throat, and esophagus. The research examined the nutrition and lifestyle habits of 450,111 adults who were followed for a timeframe of approximately 14 years. https://interestingengineering.com/health/links-found-between-ultra-processed-foods-and-mouth-and-throat-cancers
Tuberculosis is curable and preventable; however, it is still the world's deadliest infectious disease. ADVANCE-TB is a network working towards improving diagnostics & treatment strategies for tuberculosis control. https://www.cost.eu/advance-tb-tuberculosis/
As greenhouse gas emissions hit new highs, temperature records tumble, and climate impacts intensify, the Emissions Gap Report 2023: Broken Record – Temperatures hit new highs, yet world fails to cut emissions (again) finds that the world is heading for a temperature rise far above the Paris Agreement goal. https://www.unep.org/resources/emissions-gap-report-2023
The Jacobs Foundation is pleased to announce the 2024 call for applications for its Research Fellowship Program. Deadline for submission: January 21, 2024. Link: https://jacobsfoundation.org/2024-call-for-applications-jacobs-foundation-research-fellowship-program/
Summer Research Fellowship Program (SRFP) 2024 offered by the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR). https://www.biotecnika.org/2023/11/summer-research-fellowship-jncasr-program-2024-srfp-with-rs-10000-pm-monthly-stipend-life-sciences-apply/
Scientists have figured out a way to detonate the 'doors' that lead to the heart of cancerous tumors, blowing them wide open for drug treatments. The strategy works by triggering a 'timer bomb' on the cells that line a tumor's associated blood vessels. These vessels control access to the tumor tissue, and until they are opened, engineered immune cells can't easily gain entry to the cancer to fight it off. https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-find-kill-switch-that-activates-cancer-cell-death-in-the-lab
This article from Nature reports on a study that used ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot, to generate a fake data set to support a scientific hypothesis. The study aimed to show how easy it is to create a data set that is not based on actual data and contradicts existing evidence. The article also discusses the implications of this for research integrity and the need for more scrutiny of data sources. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-03635-w Any comment?
With the talk surrounding the topic of climate change increasing every day, more countries around the world are doing their bit to prevent a climate crisis in the future. Recently, Portugal actually broke a record for energy production across the globe as it went six full days relying solely on renewable energy. Between 4:00AM on 31 October and 9:00AM on 6 November, the nation of ten million relied on only renewable energy, as 1102 GWh was generated. https://www.unilad.com/news/world-news/portugal-renewable-energy-six-days-straight-622623-20231119
Scientists reveal that using cannabis may cause changes in the human body's epigenome. The epigenome functions like a set of switches, activating or deactivating genes to change how our bodies function. https://www.sciencealert.com/cannabis-use-linked-to-epigenetic-changes-scientists-reveal
The Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA) gives international students the unique opportunity to experience the vibrant scientific environment and work with world-renowned researchers at A*STAR’s Research Entities. Students pursuing their bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computing and Information Science, Biomedical Science, Physical Science, or Engineering-related disciplines can apply for attachments of two to six months. https://www.a-star.edu.sg/Scholarships/for-undergraduate-studies/singapore-international-pre-graduate-award-sipga
Founded in 1920, the Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), with science, engineering, and research as its core, encompassing management and liberal arts, economy, and law, is now developing into an open, multi-disciplinary, and world-class university. HIT Chinese Government Scholarship Programs sponsor master's and doctoral degree students. https://studyathit.hit.edu.cn/18340/list.htm
Thank you for the information. I am waiting for the webinar. I have a question for Dr. Holdsworth. How can I write a polite and professional email to query the editor about the status of my manuscript if it has been more than six months since I submitted it and I have not received any response from the journal?
The research led by the Croatian scientist Ivan Barilar, with an address in Germany, revealed one of the important reasons why tuberculosis is resistant to antibiotics in some parts of the world in a frightening increase. https://www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/laninf/PIIS1473-3099(23)00498-X.pdf
Funded by the Government of Romania through the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and coordinated by the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie, the “Eugen Ionescu” Program allows doctoral students and teacher-researchers from all over the world to benefit from a three-month research mobility in one of the higher education institutions partnering with the program in Romania. https://www.auf.org/nouvelles/appels-a-candidatures/bourses-de-recherche-doctorale-et-postdoctorale-eugen-ionescu-2023-2024/
65 Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.
https://vacancyedu.com/65-postdoctoral-fellowship-at-university-of-cambridge-united-kingdom/
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