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Science Borealis » Policy & Politics
2M ago
A recent report on research culture shows that evaluation is key, but stops short of practical solutions to core problems.
The post Yes to more evaluation, but a bigger yes to more action appeared first on University Affairs ..read more
Science Borealis » Policy & Politics
2M ago
Jonathan Mesulam @MesulamJonathan Founder and Coordinator of the West Coast Development Foundation in New Guinea talks with Skaana host Mark Leiren-Young @leirenyoung about the crucial fight to stop Deep Sea Mining in his home - New Guinea - and around the world ..read more
Science Borealis » Policy & Politics
2M ago
Jonathan Mesulam @MesulamJonathan Founder and Coordinator of the West Coast Development Foundation in New Guinea talks with Skaana host Mark Leiren-Young @leirenyoung about the crucial fight to stop Deep Sea Mining in his home - New Guinea - and around the world ..read more
Science Borealis » Policy & Politics
2M ago
Jonathan Mesulam @MesulamJonathan Founder and Coordinator of the West Coast Development Foundation in New Guinea talks with Skaana host Mark Leiren-Young @leirenyoung about the crucial fight to stop Deep Sea Mining in his home - New Guinea - and around the world ..read more
Science Borealis » Policy & Politics
3M ago
As head of a lab, you're the one-man band responsible for everything from marketing to finance to product development.
The post Building a lab: 6 months of triumphs and trials appeared first on University Affairs ..read more
Science Borealis » Policy & Politics
5M ago
The blueprint of our body lies within our DNA – the genetic material we inherit from our parents. It is common knowledge that equal parts of this DNA come from our mother and father. A single strand of someone’s DNA can not only be used to determine their biological parents but can also point to ..read more
Science Borealis » Policy & Politics
5M ago
Science Borealis » Policy & Politics
5M ago
One of the holy grails of medicine is a cure for aging, and it has been the inspiration of many myths and legends, such as the Elixir of Life, the Philosopher’s Stone, and the Fountain of Youth. Although lifespan can vary, aging is an inevitable outcome of virtually all animals. As we start to develop ..read more
Science Borealis » Policy & Politics
5M ago
Mitochrondrial replacement therapy (MRT), often referred to as “3-person in-vitro fertilization (IVF),” is a technology that combines the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) of a donor with the nuclear DNA of a couple in an embryo that is carried to term. This technology has been proposed to prevent the transmission of maternally transmitted mitochondrial disease. Mitochondrial diseases ..read more
Science Borealis » Policy & Politics
5M ago
From June 6-9, immunologists across the country gathered in the charming Eastern township of Orford, Quebec for the 35th annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Immunology (CSI) at the Hôtel Chéribourg. While the rainy weather dissuaded most from exploring the scenic trails around the conference site, the beautiful scenery nonetheless acted as a welcoming ..read more