Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Turning fleeting signals into cellular memory
Tracing Cellular Decisions Back to the Signals That Shape Them
The overlooked threat of democratic neutrality in the USA
Very few Americans explicitly endorse anti-democratic practices, such as closing polling places or defying court orders--suggesting strong support for democratic norms in the USA. But this perspective overlooks a critical threat: Americans who are neutral toward democracy.
How We Built PANGEA-SMM to Predict Progression to Myeloma
SMM is a blood cancer precursor defined by "watchful waiting." Predicting if and when a patient will progress remains a major challenge, as current "snapshot" models lack precision. We developed PANGEA-SMM to track dynamic data and personalize the decision of when to safely start therapy.
Behind the paper: Understanding how heat stress shapes gut microbiota and immunity in freshwater fish
Every research paper begins with a question, but behind it lies a process shaped by collaboration, curiosity, and continuous refinement.
Navigating the Future of Health Research: Evidence for the FP10 Debate
Public funding is already transforming health research. This study shows how collaboration and societal relevance are increasing—while basic science remains central—providing critical insights for FP10 decision-making.
Behind the learning curve: bringing AI-assisted fluid management into real-world oncologic surgery
Our study explored how AI-assisted fluid management was implemented in abdominal oncologic surgery and how its use evolved over time, showing that adoption depends not only on technology, but also on clinician experience, trust and workflow integration.
What happens when robots move out of factories and into our everyday lives?
That was the question that triggered our research. For years, social robots have been appearing in places that feel deeply human: classrooms, hospitals, care homes, homes for older adults, therapy settings, and service environments.
