Exploring the Potential of Mobile Learning for Farmers in Remote Regions - Dr Julia Bello-Bravo, Purdue University
Despite advances in agricultural science, communicating best practices to farmers in remote areas remains difficult. Although mobile learning tools, such as animated videos, have the potential to effe...
24 Nov 20217min
Investigating the Effect of Vitamin C on the Evolution of Insecticide Resistance - Dr Barry Pittendrigh, Purdue University
Dietary antioxidants, such as vitamin C, are known to reduce the negative effects of toxins in mammals by preventing cellular damage caused by reactive oxygen species. However, it is not known whether...
24 Nov 20218min
Identifying an Achilles’ Heel in Insecticide Resistance - Dr Barry Pittendrigh, Purdue University
Insecticide resistance is an ongoing challenge for agriculture and the control of insect-transmitted diseases. In a recent study at Purdue University, a team of scientists led by Dr Barry Pittendrigh ...
24 Nov 20217min
Neurodevelopmental Disorders Arising From Histone Methylation Malfunctions - Dr Shigeki Iwase, University Of Michigan
Neurodevelopmental disorders range from those on the relatively common autism spectrum to much rarer disorders such as KDM5C-disorder and Weidemann-Steiner Syndrome. Exciting advancements in human gen...
22 Nov 202110min
Mapping Brain Networks To Understand Epilepsy - Dr Victoria Morgan, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Epilepsy is one of the most common causes of disability worldwide, but for many patients, treatment fails to be effective. Dr Victoria Morgan and her team from the Department of Radiology and Radiolog...
22 Nov 202110min
Improving Patient Outcomes In Traumatic Brain Injury - Dr Jack Jallo, Thomas Jefferson University
Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with high rates of disability and even mortality. Understanding the relationship between patient outcomes and the treatment received, as well as other...
22 Nov 202110min
Improving Biodiversity Monitoring Today For Better Conservation Tomorrow - Dr Marta Jarzyna, The Ohio State University
Natural levels of biodiversity support healthy, resilient ecosystems, and thus also support valuable ecosystem services – such as providing clean water. However, pressures from climate change and habi...
22 Nov 202110min
Examining Behavioural Changes During COVID-19 Lockdowns
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed how people work, travel, spend their free time, and interact with each other. This change was in large part influenced by the restrictions that governmen...
19 Nov 20216min
