Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Making biosynthetic diversity clustering scalable and accessible: the creation journey behind the new versions of BiG-SCAPE and BiG-SLiCE
The software tools BiG-SCAPE 2.0 and BiG-SLiCE 2.0 provide an improved framework for scalable, accurate and interactive metabolic gene cluster diversity analysis. Read here how the paper came together.
Cities around the world can learn from Toronto’s regional food system for fresh fruits and vegetables
Food systems scholars have warned of the food security risk of long distance supply chains because they could be interrupted unexpectedly. Our research highlights a regional food system operating for more than 70 years to supply wholesale fresh fruits and vegetables that other cities can learn from.
Transcranial electrical stimulation for the treatment of obsessive–compulsive disorder
Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) imposes a substantial burden on mental health and is associated with substantial disability. While cognitive behavioral therapy and SSRI medication are considered first-line treatments for OCD, less than 40% of patients respond fully to these treatments.
Fishing for knowledge in the Central Arctic Ocean
The Central Arctic Ocean (CAO) is one of the least explored oceans because of the extensive sea-ice cover. Although no fisheries have developed in the deep basins, there is commercial fishing on the shelf and shelf slope north of Svalbard. Our main research question: Are there any fish in the CAO?
What national hospital data reveal about the growing burden of type 2 diabetes in Chile
Type 2 diabetes is rapidly increasing worldwide, yet hospitalization trends remain understudied in Latin America. Using national hospital data from Chile, our study explored recent trends in diabetes-related admissions and the complications driving this growing public health burden.
