Diet and cancer: Investigating the mechanisms of polyphenolic compounds in extra virgin olive oil
The health benefits of extra virgin olive oil are widely acknowledged, but we still have much to learn about the compounds which provide these benefits. Dr Limor Goren, Hunter College […]
Proactive strategic recruitment in research groups
Dr Jouni Kekäle, Human Resources Director at the University of Eastern Finland, has developed a proactive recruitment model to promote strategic academic recruitment. Successful recruitment is a significant aspect affecting […]
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Old medication, new cure? Arsenic and autoimmune diseases
A staggering 8-10% of the world’s population is affected by autoimmune diseases. This group of conditions, where the body’s immune system attacks one’s healthy cells, includes common diseases such as […]
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Longevity adjustment of retirement age
The rise in longevity is exerting pressure on public finances with increases in pension and elderly care expenses. Svend E. Hougaard Jensen, Professor of Economics at the Copenhagen Business School, […]
Ice nucleation on particles in atmosphere and soil
In the works of Fukuta and Schaller (1982) and Wex et al. (2014) the study of ice nucleation on aerosol particles is presented. According to Fukuta and Schaller (1982) […]
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Calculating ancient temperatures using oxygen
What are isotopes? The term isotope was coined by English radiochemist Fredrick Soddy (1913) to distinguish chemical elements with different atomical mass, different numbers of neutrons, but which occupy […]
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Right pelvic kidney during intersphincteric resection for locally advanced rectal cancer: a case report
Case presentation This case report describes the case of a 40-year-old Asian man with complaints of bleeding and a feeling of discomfort in his anus. A colonoscopy revealed a […]
The Porta Nigra in Trier – Bauforschung, Archaeology, and Art History
Comments about the building and its ancient, medieval and early modern history and use have been made over centuries. There is also a considerable number of historical documents that […]
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What can ecstasy (the common party drug) tell us about hydration physiology and metabolic health?
The role of drinking water and keeping well hydrated to improve our health is a hotly cited media favourite. However, while we have ample knowledge on the extreme effects […]
Contributions of Blumenberguian Philosophy to the Debate on Current Society
The anthropogenic understanding of boredom from Blumenberg’s philosophy (Ros Velasco 2017a; 2018; 2019) leads us to think about conflicts as natural phenomena that have characterised and shaped human beings since […]
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