Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Nutrition knowledge, dietary diversity, and household food security among mothers of under-five children in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
Behind the Paper: When Nutrition Knowledge Is Not Enough — Lessons from Mothers and Children in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Enhancing PM2.5 Air Pollution Forecasting with Novel Random Imputation Based on Hybrid RNN-Bidirectional GRU (nRI RNN-BiGRU) Model
The issue of air pollution is critical for both environment and global public health. It is crucial to develop accurate forecasting method to substantially mitigate the adverse health effects of air pollution. Missing data is common in dataset where specific observations or values are not recorded.
Spatio-Temporal Forecasting using a Hybrid BiGRU-1DCNN Model for PM2.5 Concentrations in Delhi, India (2018-2023) Across Multiple Monitoring Stations
Air quality deterioration, particularly the suspension of particulate matter over large urban areas, has emerged as a significant environmental concern. This issue, exacerbated by urbanization, industrialization, human activities, and climate change, poses serious health risks to populations.
Quantum-inspired neural networks for time-series air pollution prediction and control of the most polluted region in the world
Researchers in the field of quantum computing are primarily focused on quantum-inspired algorithms, which function effectively on classical computers while incorporating quantum principles. A significant challenge in heavily polluted areas is accurately predicting air pollution levels.
Behind the paper_ipRGC properties prevent light from shifting the SCN clock during daytime
Our body clock uses light from the eyes to stay in sync with day and night. Light usually resets this clock at night, not during the day. We found that this is partly because light-sensing cells in the eye limit how strongly they signal, helping keep daily rhythms stable.
Thiorphan reprograms neurons to regenerate after spinal cord injury
A Nature study reveals a small drug that helps adult neurons behave more like they did in early development—when growth was possible. In spinal cord injury models, it boosted nerve regeneration and improved hand function, pointing to a new repair strategy.
How a High-Performance Polymer Is Changing the Future of Orthopaedic Implants
Our latest open-access review article explores a compelling alternative — a high-performance polymer that may one day reshape how orthopaedic implantology is practiced worldwide.
Increase in the rate of lunar recession caused by climate change
Yet another effect of climate change: the melting of polar ice sheets and mountain glaciers and shifts in the land hydrology cause the Moon to drift faster away from the Earth.
Why We Wrote About Chronic Stress, Mitochondria, and Bioenergetic Debt
Aging research has long acknowledged that chronic stress, mitochondria, and telomeres are tightly linked, yet it remains unclear why these systems fail together in humans—and why this failure begins so early, before overt disease or irreversible damage. This question motivated our review.
Advances in microbial enzyme technology for food processing strategies and applications
In this Behind the Paper post, I’d like to share the story behind the science—the challenges we faced, why this work matters, how it might shape future food systems, and a few personal reflections from the research journey.
USP43 promotes gemcitabine resistance in bladder cancer by stabilizing E2F1 to regulate cholesterol homeostasis
Gemcitabine (GEM) resistance remains a critical barrier in the treatment of bladder cancer (BLCA). Based on the observation that metabolic reprogramming drives chemoresistance, we identified USP43 as a promoter of GEM resistance via an E2F1-driven mechanism that modulates cholesterol metabolism.
