News and Opinion
The latest news and opinions in research
How can I demonstrate the social impact of my research?
With DORA, a large number of universities and funding agencies have committed to value of the impact on society of your research. With your list of publications, altmetric data, a search engine and your detective skills, you can identify who and how they are using the knowledge you have generated.
Enhanced infection susceptibility as a consequence of chronic starvation in polar bears
A recent article addresses the worrysome links existing between the progressively increasing Arctic Sea ice melting and the chronic starvation experienced by polar bears (Ursus maritimus) (1).
"A Silent Crisis in Nepal's Waters: Tackling Antibiotic Resistance Through Metagenomic Insight"
In the shadow of the Himalayas, Nepal's rapidly urbanizing cities are facing a hidden yet profound challenge – the rise of antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs) in its wastewater. Recent studies have shed light on this invisible threat, revealing a critical need for immediate action.
Environmental microbial aerosols should not be left aside in eco-epidemiological studies
Similarly to the 8 years preceding it (2015-2022), 2023 has been archived as the hottest among the last 140 years (Witze, 2024).
Contribution needed for developing a new community standard for reusing sequencing data
We are writing a manuscript focused on developing recommendations for best practices in data reuse from public (nucleic acid) sequencing databases. To understand the opinion of the scientific community on this issue, we have created a short anonymous survey for which we invite your participation.
