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Should #SciTwitter Migrate Elsewhere?
From tweets to toots – the online community #SciTwitter is considering a move from Twitter to an alternative online platform. In this article, we explore how Twitter has supported science communication and outreach over recent years, the motivations for migration and ask: where are you heading, #SciTwitter?
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The Emerging Crisis of “Forever” Chemicals
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have penetrated every corner of the globe. What do we know about them, why are they such a problem and do they really last “forever”? Science writer Kerry Taylor-Smith explores.
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for “Better Science”
Technology Networks recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Sam Barichievy, director in cell engineering at the biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca. In this conversation, Dr. Barichievy shares her perspectives on what equality, diversity and inclusion entails, and how fostering inclusive environments can enable us to do better science.
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A Conversation on Immunity
Dr. Jenna Macciochi is a lecturer in immunology at the University of Sussex, where her research centers on understanding the role that nutrition and lifestyle play in human immunity.
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A Degeneration of Trust
Recently, an expose article was published revealing a potential fabrication of data by prominent investigators of Alzheimer’s disease. In this op-ed piece, Michael Kinch explores the catastrophic impact of scientific fraud.
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Liquid Biopsy: Reading the Signs of Disease From Biofluid
Liquid biopsy is a novel diagnostic tool, which seeks for signs of disease from various biofluids. This article will explore recent developments in the liquid biopsy field and the impact they are making on patients.
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The Binomial Test
The Binomial test, sometimes referred to as the Binomial exact test, is a test used in sampling statistics to assess whether a proportion of a binary variable is equal to some hypothesized value.
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Glomerular Filtration Rate Is the True Gold Standard of Kidney Function
This article discusses acute kidney injury, calculating the glomerular filtration rate and the need for a reliable functional kidney biomarker.
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Mark a Course for the Future – Biomarkers in Cancer Immunotherapy
Here we explore how biomarkers are driving the immuno-oncology landscape. We dive into cutting-edge biomarker research and the challenges facing the field.
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Who Was the Father of Modern Plastic Surgery?
In this article, we go back in history to find out more about Harold Gillies – the father of modern plastic surgeries – and the techniques he pioneered.
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