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Research Outreach – Issue 133: Bee farming, electrical eye activity, and IP disputes

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In the last issue of 2022, Research Outreach contains a sparkling array of articles covering the latest studies into topics such as intellectual property, health and gender inequality, and an eye-opening experiment on detecting vision problems in alcoholics. We feature some fascinating interviews, talking to leaders in their fields about the importance of critical pedagogy and how a programme assessing […]

Electrical eye activity reveals early sight damage in alcohol addicts

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Haolin Zhang and Xin Xie are researching the potential of electric eye-activity testing to protect the vision of alcoholics.

People addicted to alcohol often suffer loss of vision through damage to the light receptors and nerves in the eyes. Scientists have previously shown interest in measuring the electric currents in the brain related to vision, but the information gathered has not yet made an impact on preventing further sight loss. Professor Haolin Zhang at the Beijing University of Technology, […]

Dry January: Can alcohol affect your eyes, bones, and perceived reliability?

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The first month of the Gregorian Calendar is often marked by a renewed set of hopes and intentions for the year to come. From resolutions on personal and professional growth to plans to implement healthy lifestyle changes, New Year’s resolutions are widespread. Some choose to participate in an event called Dry January, the aim of which is to abstain from […]