Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
The memory of salt: searching for ancient microbial life biosignatures on Earth and Mars
Salt: both friend and foe. On Earth and Mars, some brines may preserve traces of ancient microbial life, others may destroy them. Using dead halophile cell envelope extracts, we show that UV and salt composition together control biosignature preservation. To get there, we had to tame salt in the lab
The Crystallizing Teacher
I want teacher professional development to be done differently. I argue for a process of crystallizing conscientização that looks beyond incremental proficiency ratings of teacher micro-skills, and that restores agency to teachers. (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-57750-5)
Why People with Alcohol Use Disorder Still Know How to Be Prosocial – and What That Tells Us About the Brain
Why do people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) often struggle in social situations? One common theory suggests that long-term alcohol use might dull the brain’s ability to connect actions with social rewards – in other words, the sense of satisfaction from helping others.
We are now on track to achieve HBV elimination by 2030
The fight against chronic hepatitis B infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is still ongoing. For this reason, WHO organizes campaigns on hepatitis B every year.
Cardiovascular Biomechanics Through the Lens of Artificial Intelligence
While assessing cardiac biomechanics through advanced imaging is well-established, we trace the development of synthetic echocardiogram signals derived from surface electrocardiograms using an AI-driven, noninvasive approach with strong potential for population-wide screening and personalized care.
