Dr Ruth MacKinnon - Genome Organisation and Centromeres and the Evolution of Cancerous Cell Lines
There are over 3,600 established cell lines from 150 different species that can be used for scientific and medical research. In two recent studies, Dr Ruth MacKinnon and her team from St Vincent’s Hos...
20 Touko 20228min
Professor Qiao Wang - Exploring the Link Between Managers’ Motivation and Education
In recent years, many researchers have been investigating the associations between wage, education, and productivity, to gather valuable insight that could guide business decision-making. Professor Qi...
19 Touko 20228min
Dr Jacopo Di Russo - Understanding the Complexity of Epithelia
Epithelial tissue is a protective layer of cells bound together into thin sheets that coat the internal and external surfaces of major body organs. The largest is the epidermis – the outer layer of th...
18 Touko 20229min
Dr Ben Jones - Key Advances in Measuring the Effect of Training in Competitive Swimmers
Swimming was one of the nine original Olympic sports in 1896, and to this day, remains one of the most popular competitive and recreational sports. However, methods to track the effect of training pro...
18 Touko 20227min
Dr Edward Andrew - Critical Reflections on The Theology of Liberalism
Dr Eric Nelson, a political theorist and Professor of Government at Harvard University, recently published a book entitled ‘The Theology of Liberalism: Political Philosophy and the Justice of God’. In...
18 Touko 20228min
Dr Santiago Septien Stringel | Transforming Human Waste into Sustainable Products
Faecal sludge, a material derived from human waste, can be difficult to dispose of and causes significant disease and pollution worldwide. However, it also shows potential as a fuel, fertiliser and ev...
6 Touko 20227min
The Geological History of Once-Glaciated Regions Affects Current and Future Earth Surface Processes | Dr Alison Anders
Over the past few millions of years, a succession of ice ages has profoundly influenced the geology of Earth’s northerly latitudes. These past events continue to influence our lives today – particular...
4 Touko 20228min
Effects of DNA Repair Mechanisms, Oestrogen and Environmental Chemicals on Risk for Breast Cancer | Dr Joseph Jerry
All women are exposed to oestrogen from puberty through menopause. Oestrogen is a natural hormone that is important for breast development and the maintenance of tissues in women but is also linked to...
27 Huhti 202210min
