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Dissecting the Proteome To Understand Disease
Proteomics provides insights into the regulation of biological processes and mechanisms of disease. In this article, we explore approaches scientists are using to find early markers of disease, new drug targets and strategies to overcome resistance to treatments.
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Monocytes and Macrophages: Macrophage and Monocyte Function, Origin and Related Conditions
In this article, we focus on two related types of immune cell – the monocyte and the macrophage. We discuss what monocytes and macrophages are, how they are generated, their functions in the body and conditions related to them.
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Pearson Correlation
In this article, we will explore the theory, assumptions and interpretation of Pearson’s correlation, including a worked example of how to calculate Pearson’s correlation coefficient, often referred to as Pearson’s r.
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Professor Mary Hannon-Fletcher Discusses Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Science
In this interview, Professor Mary Hannon-Fletcher discusses her inspirations, achievements and advice for women and girls contemplating a career in STEMM.
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Red Wine and Your Health: The Good and the Bad
Is there any truth to the common belief that red wine is the "good" alcohol?
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Computational Neuroscience and the Joy of Discovery With Dr. Kanaka Rajan
Dr. Kanaka Rajan is a leader in a new wave of neuroscience that has leveraged vast volumes of computing power as a tool for understanding the brain. In this interview, she discusses her motivations, research and greatest achievements.
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Overcoming Drug Propaganda to Lead Europe’s Largest Medical Cannabis Trial: A Q&A With Dr. Anne Katrin Schlag
Dr. Schlag, acting CEO of Drug Science, discusses how the research group's work rises above traditional drug messaging.
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Ensuring Food Security and Building a Successful Career in Science With Dr. Segenet Kelemu
In this interview, Dr. Segenet Kelemu discusses solutions to improve agriculture and food security, the rewarding nature of a career in science and the barriers faced by women in the field.
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How To Deal With Missing Lipidomics Values
Scientists looked at common methods used to impute missing values in lipidomics datasets and tested how suitable they were for different types of missing data, with a special focus on values below the limit of detection.
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Nobel Prize Winner Discusses Research, Motivations and Maintaining a Work-Life Balance
In this interview, Professor May-Britt Moser discusses what led her to a career in science, her research on the neural basis of spatial location and memory, winning a noble prize and raising a family while building a successful career.
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