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Understanding the initiative paradox

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Antje Schmitt explains the initiative paradox within an organisation, through the application of a self-assessment of neuroticism and reactions to proactive behaviour in employees

For any organisation to function, its staff must work together – but humans are complex creatures with different personalities. Proactive behaviours can drive innovation and meaningful change, but they can […]

Managing paediatric aneurysms using three-dimensional stereolithographic modelling and surgical simulation

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Dr Levy investigates futuristic surgical simulation techniques.

This article focuses on the current research work by Dr Michael Levy, Chief of Paediatric neurosurgery at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego and Professor at the University of California San Diego […]

Energy transformation in living cells: The role of vitamin C

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Professor János Hunyady has formulated how ATP is synthesised in cells, the energy present in cells, and how the structures for energy transformation regulate ATP production in aerobic and anaerobic conditions

The biochemical processes responsible for energy production in cells and for its utilisation in cellular metabolism have been studied extensively. Although several details of how these complex chemical reactions take […]

A novel method shaping the future of oral hygiene

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Researchers have assessed the efficiency and accuracy of various air-polishing devices which are used in GBT treatments for removing oral biofilm, or plaque, and improving oral health

The two leading causes of poor oral health – caries and periodontal disease – affect more than 3.5 billion people. Oral prophylaxis helps to reduce the risk of gum and […]

Optimal lipid metabolism with disease-preventing functional foods

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Professor Harjinder Singh and Dr Alexander Acevedo-Fani research lipid digestion and the possibility of altering emulsion interactions

Dietary lipids (fats) from plant and animal sources are important components of the human diet as they provide essential nutrients for growth and development. However, overconsumption of lipid-rich foods can […]

The role of gut microflora in mucosal immunity

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Dr Gary Huffnagle has identified a number of intestinal microflora members which can regulate mucosal immunity in the gut microbiome

The microbiome is of recent interest in mucosal immunity. Dr Gary Huffnagle and colleagues at the University of Michigan have identified a variety of intestinal microflora members which can metabolically […]

Uncomfortable ethics for autonomous vehicles

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Dr Tripat Gill examines the ethical dilemmas that will face AVs (autonomous vehicles) on the road, and undertook a study which shows that responsibility attribution has an effect on people's decision making.

Self-driving cars, or autonomous vehicles (AVs), are an inevitability on our roads. That’s probably a good thing – most accidents are the result of human error. Ironically, humans will still […]

Heart health, fat consumption and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

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Dr Erik Froyen studiees the impact of fat consumption on lipoprotein cholesterol particle size

Cardiovascular disease is a major contributor to deaths globally. One of the most prominent risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL). Special focus has been placed […]

Optimising solvent extraction for metal recycling

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Assistant Professor Ana Paula Paiva researches the application of solvent extraction, through the use of leaching solutions, in the hydrometallurgical process for end-of-life platinum metals.

The platinum-group metals play a central role in several technological applications including fuel cells, electronic devices, and catalysts for oil refining and automobile converters. Owing to the scarcity of these […]

Can deeply religious people be intellectually humble?

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Dr Peter Hill studies intellectual humility amongst deeply religious people

Intellectual humility – the conscious awareness of the limits and fallibility of one’s intelligence – is a virtue in the search for wisdom. But is what’s true for philosophers also […]