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Dr. Bruce Lahn | Cracking the Code of How Cells Choose Their Fates - SciTube How does a single fertilized egg produce the hundreds of cell types that make up the body – from neurons and skin cells to muscle and blood? This question has long been one of biology’s great mysterie...

How does one fertilized egg become hundreds of different cell types? Dr Bruce Lahn explores the genetic switches that guide how cells choose their fate. scitube.io/dr-bruce-lah...
#CellBiology #ScienceCommunication doi.org/10.1101/2024.08.07.606262

Professor Magnus S. Magnusson | The Surprising Similarities Between Human Cells and Societies - SciTube For most of history, humans lived in small groups. Then, almost overnight in evolutionary terms, billions of us began cooperating in vast, complex societies, something unmatched in the animal kingdom....

Cells and societies have more in common than you think.
Both are organised around shared information DNA in cells, written knowledge in society. That’s how complexity grows. scitube.io/professor-ma... #Science #Research doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1157315

Dr Charlotte Parham – Dr Louis Nadelson | Lessons in Connection: What School Desegregation Meant for Black Students in the American South - SciTube Intrauterine adhesion is a common gynecological condition – one of the main diseases of the reproductive system. This uterine disorder is characterized by a partial or complete adhesion between the an...

New research with Dr Charlotte Parham and Dr Louis Nadelson explores how school desegregation felt for Black students in the American South. Their stories show that moving students wasn’t enough, true equality needs honesty, understanding and compassion too. scitube.io/dr-charlotte...

Dr Andrea Haefner | How Civil Society Groups Are Speaking Up for the Mekong River - SciTube The Mekong River is one of Southeast Asia’s great lifelines, supporting more than 65 million people and sustaining extraordinary biodiversity. Yet it is also a river under immense pressure, as countri...

Communities and civil society groups are raising their voices to protect the Mekong River and the people who depend on it. Their efforts highlight the power of collective action for environ-mental and social justice. Watch here: scitube.io/dr-andrea-ha... doi.org/10.1080/02508060.2024.2321777

Dr. Angelo Hooker | Understanding Intrauterine Scarring to Improve Fertility and Pregnancy Outcomes - SciTube Intrauterine adhesion is a common gynecological condition – one of the main diseases of the reproductive system. This uterine disorder is characterized by a partial or complete adhesion between the an...

New research on intrauterine scarring is helping improve fertility care and pregnancy outcomes. A positive step forward for reproductive health. Watch here: scitube.io/dr-angelo-ho... #Fertility #WomensHealth doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-05164-2

Memory, Aging, and the IQity® NeuroTimeLine™ Advantage - SciTube Most people assume memory loss is a natural and unavoidable part of getting older. But modern neuroscience tells a very different story. Your brain can regain clarity, restore memory, and even reverse...

Memory changes as we get older. But by understanding the brain’s timeline, we can make smarter choices to protect long-term cognitive health. Watch here: scitube.io/memory-aging... #BrainHealth #HealthyAging

Reducing Racial Disparities in Anemia in Pregnancy - SciTube Pregnancy is often an exciting time as families welcome a new baby (or babies) into their homes. But sometimes, new mothers face serious health problems that can become life-threatening. Doctors call ...

Racial disparities in anemia during pregnancy are widening, with Black mothers facing higher rates and greater risk of severe complications. Early screening and targeted intervention can make a real difference. Watch: scitube.io/reducing-rac... doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000005325

#PhycologyFriday

Dr Pilar Garcia-Jimenez – Dr Rafael Robaina | How Jumping Genes Help Seaweeds Survive Climate Stress - SciTube Seaweeds play a vital role in coastal ecosystems, providing food, habitat, and carbon storage. As oceans warm and conditions become more unpredictable due to climate change, understanding how seaweeds...

New research shows “jumping genes” help seaweeds adapt to climate stress by reshuffling their DNA to survive warming seas and tougher conditions. Fascinating insight into marine resilience and genome flexibility. scitube.io/dr-pilar-gar... doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2025.1592442

Dr Liisa Laakso | A Ray of Hope for Mitochondrial Disease - SciTube MELAS is one of a number of rare genetic conditions in which a person’s cells struggle to make enough energy. As a result, people with MELAS often face extreme fatigue, muscle weakness, strokes, and a...

A ray of hope for mitochondrial disease research with Dr Liisa Laakso, exciting progress and insights that could change lives.
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#MitochondrialDisease #ScienceCommunication doi.org/10.3390/jcm14062047

Dr Ori Soltes | The War Within: How Our Search for Meaning Can Unite or Divide Us - SciTube Religion has long helped people make sense of the world, but as Dr Ori Soltes argues in a recent paper, this guidance comes with deep complications. Even the word religion contains a puzzle. It stems ...

Exploring how our search for meaning can either bring us together or drive us apart with Dr Ori Soltes. A deep look at religion, interpretation and the human condition. scitube.io/dr-ori-solte...
#HumanBehaviour #Belief doi.org/10.3390/rel14010127

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Dr Michael Rera | Smurf and Death: Understanding the Phasing of Aging - SciTube Aging is one of biology’s most universal and mysterious processes. Most living organisms age, although in different ways, yet scientists still don’t fully understand how or why it happens the way it d...

Dr Michael Rera dives into how the aging process changes over time and what it means for lifespan and health. A fresh look at how we age. scitube.io/dr-michael-r...
#Aging #Biology doi.org/10.1371/jour...

Dr Luca Nitschke | A Social-Ecological Model of How Daily Routines Intertwine with Nature - SciTube Everyday activities such as gardening or commuting might not seem like they have much to do with global environmental crises – but a new study led by Luca Nitschke argues otherwise. He and his colleag...

Dr Luca Nitschke explores how our everyday routines, from commuting to relaxing outdoors, are closely connected to nature. A fresh way of thinking about daily life and the environment. scitube.io/dr-luca-nits... doi.org/10.1080/23251042.2025.2473172 @isoe-institut.bsky.social

Professor Indraneel Mittra | Horizontally Transferred Cell-Free Chromatin Particles: A New Frontier in Mammalian Genomics - SciTube Professor Indraneel Mittra and his research team at the Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer, Mumbai, has discovered a surprising role for cell-free chromatin particles, cfChP...

Horizontally Transferred Cell-Free Chromatin Particles: A New Frontier in Mammalian Ge-nomics. New research from Professor Indraneel Mittra suggests DNA fragments from dying cells can enter healthy cells and influence their genomes. scitube.io/professor-in... doi.org/10.7554/eLife.103771.3

The Hidden Role of Platelets: New Insights Towards the Treatment of Aplastic Anaemia - SciTube Aplastic anaemia is a common and significant hematologic disease, where the bone marrow cannot produce enough blood cells, leaving people exhausted, prone to infections, and at risk of serious bleedin...

Discover how platelets might do more than just stop bleeding in aplastic anaemia. New research highlights their hidden role in immune signalling and treatment ideas.
scitube.io/the-hidden-r... #MedicalResearch doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2025.1568169

Dr Anne Kovalainen – Dr Seppo Poutanen | From Public Good to Private Gain: Exploring the Marketisation of Finnish Education - SciTube For decades, Finland has been celebrated for its world-class schools and egalitarian education system. But recent research by Anne Kovalainen and Seppo Poutanen from the University of Turku reveals th...

Finland is known for its fair, high-quality education system. But new re-search shows it is increasingly being treated as a marketable product ra-ther than a public good. What does this shift mean for the future of learn-ing?
scitube.io/dr-anne-kova... doi.org/10.1080/17439884.2025.2450724

Healthy Streams, Stronger Farms: A Conservation Plan for the Mississippi Alluvial Valley - SciTube The streams and rivers of the Mississippi Alluvial Valley were once teeming with life. In the early 1800s, naturalist John J. Audubon described beautiful waters “covered with thousands of geese and du...

After decades of human impact, streams in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley are under pressure. New research shows how practical conservation steps can protect waterways while supporting farmers. Watch how healthier streams can mean stronger farms. scitube.io/healthy-stre... #Conservation

Global Study to Evaluate Whether Dengue Outbreaks Can Be Anticipated Earlier - SciTube Every year, dengue outbreaks stretch health systems across tropical regions to their limits. When hospitals begin to fill and communities fall ill, the virus has often already spread too far. For loca...

Can outbreaks like dengue be predicted earlier? A new global study aims to find out how to anticipate dengue outbreaks sooner and better. scitube.io/global-study... #PublicHealth #DengueResearch

Dr Sunny Sui-Kwong Lam | Running Together Apart: How a Runners’ Group Stayed Connected During Lockdown - SciTube When Hong Kong went into pandemic lockdown, the city’s bustling harbourfront became relatively quiet, with only lone runners wearing masks. However, one local running group refused to let social isola...

How do you stay connected when you can’t run together?
Dr Sunny Sui Kwong Lam explores how a runners’ group stayed united during lockdown.
scitube.io/dr-sunny-sui... #Community #Wellbeing doi.org/10.1080/16078055.2024.2378351

Professor Nicola Pless – Professor Thomas Maak | How Moral Imagination Can Resolve Corporate Dilemmas - SciTube In the face of societal challenges, business leaders are expected to demonstrate responsible leadership and create solutions that benefit all stakeholders. This is not easy, particularly when stakehol...

How can moral imagination help solve real corporate dilemmas? Professor Nicola Pless and Professor Thomas Maak dig into human-centred leader-ship and ethical decision-making. scitube.io/professor-ni... #Leadership #Ethics doi.org/10.1007/s10551-021-04865-6

Professor Robert Slesinski | Love, Death, and the Unity of All Things: Lev Karsavin’s Philosophy of “Liebestod” - SciTube In the chaos of early twentieth-century Russia, philosopher and historian Lev Karsavin (1882–1952) sought to reconcile faith, reason, and the depths of human emotion. Exiled and later imprisoned in th...

Professor Robert Slesinski unpacks Lev Karsavin’s idea of Liebestod, where love, death, and the unity of all things come together in a single philosophical vision. scitube.io/professor-ro... #Philosophy #Liebestod

Dr Alexandra Anna Spalek – Dr Louise McNally | When Verbs Stretch: How Grammar Shapes Figurative Language - SciTube Language is full of creativity, but that creativity follows rules we don’t always notice. When we say a politician “swept the election” or that someone is “cut off from their friends,” we’re not talki...

How do verbs stretch into figurative meanings without breaking grammar? Dr Alexandra Anna Spalek and Dr Louise McNally reveal the hidden rules behind creative language. scitube.io/dr-alexandra... #Language

How do verbs go figurative without breaking grammar? Dr Alexandra Anna Spalek and Dr Louise McNally uncover the rules behind creative language. doi.org/10.1515/ling-2020-0167 scitube.io/dr-alexandra...

How Chinese Words Transform When They Enter Mongolic Languages - SciTube When languages come into contact, they often borrow words from each other. But what happens if the donor-recipient language pairs are similar but set in different sociolinguistic contexts? Do they dev...

New research shows how Chinese words change when they enter Mongol-ic languages, picking up new sounds and endings to fit the local grammar. A great example of languages shaping each other. scitube.io/how-chinese-... #Linguistics #LanguageChange

How Biomolecular Solutions Can Make Fish Farming Sustainable - SciTube Fish farming has become one of the fastest-growing sources of food in the world, providing nearly half of all fish consumed globally. Yet behind this success lies a complex set of challenges. Intensiv...

BIOAQUA scientists are using smart biomolecular tools to boost fish health, cut disease and reduce antibiotics in aquaculture. A cleaner, more sustainable way to farm fish. scitube.io/how-biomolec... #Aquaculture #Sustainability

Dr Ursula Vincent | Detecting Trace Antibiotics in Livestock Feed to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance - SciTube Antibiotic resistance is one of the most urgent public health threats today, and animal farming plays a significant role. For decades, livestock in the EU were routinely given medicated feed containin...

New method detects trace antibiotics in livestock feed, a big step in fighting Antimicrobial Resistance before it reaches our plates. scitube.io/dr-ursula-vi... #AMR #OneHealth doi.org/10.1016/j.jpba.2024.116071

Extracting Yeast Bioactives – Process Matters - SciTube Yeast cells are tiny powerhouses packed with bioactive components. As such, yeast has become a key ingredient in modern animal nutrition, valued for its ability to support gut health, boost immunity, ...

Yeast is more than just a baker’s helper, when it’s tough cell walls are properly broken down, its hidden bioactives can support gut health, im-munity and animal nutrition. Discover why process mat-ters: scitube.io/extracting-y... #Biotech #Microbiology

Dr. Jacqueline Tabler – The Self-Organizing Bone Wave That Shapes Our Skulls - SciTube Most of us don’t give much thought to our skulls beyond their role in protecting our brains. But the way a skull forms in the womb is a remarkable feat of biology, and, as a new study shows, also a fe...

Our skulls form through a self-organising bone wave, not moving cells but a wave that turns them into bone right where they are. Fascinating science.
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doi.org/10.1038/s414... #Science #Research