@zayneknight.bsky.social
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📉 75% of US scientists are eying a move after Trump-era cuts according to the latest Nature survey! Slashed funding, layoffs, and instability the leading causes. With 255/340 PhD students asked, considering relocation.
The US faces a growing talent exodus, with the EU/Canada as top alternatives. 🧪
The US faces a growing talent exodus, with the EU/Canada as top alternatives. 🧪
"This is my home - I really love my country. But a lot of my mentors have been telling me to get out, right now"
75% of US scientists who answered our poll are considering relocating. Read the full story: https://go.nature.com/3QS4TLC
75% of US scientists who answered our poll are considering relocating. Read the full story: https://go.nature.com/3QS4TLC
March 31, 2025 at 1:35 AM
📉 75% of US scientists are eying a move after Trump-era cuts according to the latest Nature survey! Slashed funding, layoffs, and instability the leading causes. With 255/340 PhD students asked, considering relocation.
The US faces a growing talent exodus, with the EU/Canada as top alternatives. 🧪
The US faces a growing talent exodus, with the EU/Canada as top alternatives. 🧪
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🚭 Vaping vs Smoking What’s worse? Data shows vaping is safer but NOT risk-free. You’re still inhaling toxins, risking addiction, lung irritation and unknown long-term effects. My take? If you smoke, switch, if not, steer clear! 🧪🫁
Paper on nicotine-free vaping maybe coming soon so watch this space!
Paper on nicotine-free vaping maybe coming soon so watch this space!
As more of us take up vaping and concerns rise about the long-term effects, we now have enough data to get a grip on the health impact – and how it compares to smoking
How bad is vaping for your health? We’re finally getting answers
www.newscientist.com
March 26, 2025 at 11:33 PM
🚭 Vaping vs Smoking What’s worse? Data shows vaping is safer but NOT risk-free. You’re still inhaling toxins, risking addiction, lung irritation and unknown long-term effects. My take? If you smoke, switch, if not, steer clear! 🧪🫁
Paper on nicotine-free vaping maybe coming soon so watch this space!
Paper on nicotine-free vaping maybe coming soon so watch this space!
(1/4) Hello #SciSky, #Biosky, and #AcademicSky. I just wanted to provide a small introduction today. I am a researcher that left a PhD position, but my work revolved around piezoelectric nanoparticles and glioblastoma, mainly as a proposed treatment methods. 🧪🔬
March 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
(1/4) Hello #SciSky, #Biosky, and #AcademicSky. I just wanted to provide a small introduction today. I am a researcher that left a PhD position, but my work revolved around piezoelectric nanoparticles and glioblastoma, mainly as a proposed treatment methods. 🧪🔬
Hello everyone. Yesterday, I had my first paper published in the Journal of Functional Biomaterials. This is my first post and I'm very happy to share the news with the community! www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/16.... Any questions or feedback would be very much appreciated🥼🧪🔬
www.mdpi.com
March 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Hello everyone. Yesterday, I had my first paper published in the Journal of Functional Biomaterials. This is my first post and I'm very happy to share the news with the community! www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/16.... Any questions or feedback would be very much appreciated🥼🧪🔬
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I've just had a wonderful evening at the @camphilsoc.bsky.social Sedgwick/Henlow dinner at @selwyn1882.bsky.social! It was fantastic catching up with everyone and sharing such great conversations. I'm already looking forward to the next one! 🥂
Ft. A picture of myself and my Fiancée in our outfits.
Ft. A picture of myself and my Fiancée in our outfits.
February 24, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I've just had a wonderful evening at the @camphilsoc.bsky.social Sedgwick/Henlow dinner at @selwyn1882.bsky.social! It was fantastic catching up with everyone and sharing such great conversations. I'm already looking forward to the next one! 🥂
Ft. A picture of myself and my Fiancée in our outfits.
Ft. A picture of myself and my Fiancée in our outfits.
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Excellent news regarding the training of future scientists in Yorkshire (UK), featuring an image of me during my placement as a laboratory technician during my undergraduate degree.
I would always recommend Sheffield Hallam and to take an industry placement during your undergraduate degree!
I would always recommend Sheffield Hallam and to take an industry placement during your undergraduate degree!
Sheffield Hallam is joining Universities across Yorkshire in training science researchers of the future as part of a new government-funded regional biosciences partnership, led by University of Leeds (@universityofleeds.bsky.social)
Read more here👇
www.shu.ac.uk/news/all-art...
Read more here👇
www.shu.ac.uk/news/all-art...
February 23, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Excellent news regarding the training of future scientists in Yorkshire (UK), featuring an image of me during my placement as a laboratory technician during my undergraduate degree.
I would always recommend Sheffield Hallam and to take an industry placement during your undergraduate degree!
I would always recommend Sheffield Hallam and to take an industry placement during your undergraduate degree!
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🧪 Exciting study by my MRes supervisor's lab @sarahhaywoodsmall.bsky.social at @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social, developing a breath test to detect mesothelioma (asbestos related lung cancer) early. This non-invasive test could revolutionise diagnosis and save lives through timely intervention. 🌬️
UK Researchers Report Progress in Developing Mesothelioma Breath Test - Mesothelioma.net
Early diagnosis makes a significant difference in malignant mesothelioma’s outcome and options, but it rarely happens because the cancer’s symptoms don’t appear until its fatal tumors are large and ad...
mesothelioma.net
February 14, 2025 at 11:08 PM
🧪 Exciting study by my MRes supervisor's lab @sarahhaywoodsmall.bsky.social at @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social, developing a breath test to detect mesothelioma (asbestos related lung cancer) early. This non-invasive test could revolutionise diagnosis and save lives through timely intervention. 🌬️
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I've finally got around to reading this recent paper by my colleagues!
Olive derived polyphenols (ODPs), like hydroxytyrosol, may reduce exercise-induced inflammation & oxidative stress. Animal studies show promise, but human data is limited. Future research needed for optimal dose & timing! 🫒💪🧪
Olive derived polyphenols (ODPs), like hydroxytyrosol, may reduce exercise-induced inflammation & oxidative stress. Animal studies show promise, but human data is limited. Future research needed for optimal dose & timing! 🫒💪🧪
The Application of Olive-Derived Polyphenols on Exercise-Induced Inflammation: A Scoping Review
Background/Objectives: There is current scientific interest pertaining to the therapeutic effects of olive-derived polyphenols (ODPs), in particular their associated anti-inflammatory properties, foll...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
February 10, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I've finally got around to reading this recent paper by my colleagues!
Olive derived polyphenols (ODPs), like hydroxytyrosol, may reduce exercise-induced inflammation & oxidative stress. Animal studies show promise, but human data is limited. Future research needed for optimal dose & timing! 🫒💪🧪
Olive derived polyphenols (ODPs), like hydroxytyrosol, may reduce exercise-induced inflammation & oxidative stress. Animal studies show promise, but human data is limited. Future research needed for optimal dose & timing! 🫒💪🧪
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🔬 Why ARDS is so hard to treat?! Over 10% of ICU patients have ARDS, yet despite being discovered 58 years ago there is still no cure! Blocking inflammasomes works in mice 🐭 but this doesn't translate to human trials – Some research calls for a deeper focus on neutrophils to unlock new therapies. 🧪
Role of inflammasomes in acute respiratory distress syndrome
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is present in >10% of all people admitted to critical care and is associated with severe morbidity and mortality. Despite more than half a century since its ...
thorax.bmj.com
February 1, 2025 at 11:39 PM
🔬 Why ARDS is so hard to treat?! Over 10% of ICU patients have ARDS, yet despite being discovered 58 years ago there is still no cure! Blocking inflammasomes works in mice 🐭 but this doesn't translate to human trials – Some research calls for a deeper focus on neutrophils to unlock new therapies. 🧪
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🧪 Surprising study: Air pollution *might* lower melanoma (skin cancer) risk by blocking UV rays. But don’t celebrate yet as air pollution causes far more harm than good, linked to lung issues such as asthma, COPD, & lung cancer, as well as dementia & more. Cleaner air + sunscreen would be ideal!🧴🌞
<em>Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology</em> | Wiley Online Library
Long-term exposure to higher levels of PM10 and PM2.5 may have a protective effect against melanoma, potentially due to the reduction in ultraviolet radiation.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
January 31, 2025 at 11:31 PM
🧪 Surprising study: Air pollution *might* lower melanoma (skin cancer) risk by blocking UV rays. But don’t celebrate yet as air pollution causes far more harm than good, linked to lung issues such as asthma, COPD, & lung cancer, as well as dementia & more. Cleaner air + sunscreen would be ideal!🧴🌞
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🚨 Science at Risk: The Trump administration’s freeze on NIH communications & grant reviews is disrupting biomedical research. Delays in funding, halted clinical trials, and uncertainty threaten innovation & public health. Stable funding is vital for science to thrive. 🧪🧬🔬 #ScienceMatters
Medical research depends on government money – even a day’s delay in the intricate funding process throws science off-kilter
A member of a grant review panel explains the ins and outs of applying for research funding – and the consequences of when the process suddenly stops.
theconversation.com
January 29, 2025 at 11:08 PM
🚨 Science at Risk: The Trump administration’s freeze on NIH communications & grant reviews is disrupting biomedical research. Delays in funding, halted clinical trials, and uncertainty threaten innovation & public health. Stable funding is vital for science to thrive. 🧪🧬🔬 #ScienceMatters
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RFK Jr. plans to replace staff & cut departments in health agencies. Populism fuels distrust in science, but public health relies on evidence, not political ideology. We need to protect science for a healthier future! 🧪 #ScienceMatters
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination signals a new era of anti-intellectualism in American politics
Attacks on scientific expertise have been increasing, especially in politics. Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is among the more prominent people who have done that.
theconversation.com
January 29, 2025 at 10:44 PM
RFK Jr. plans to replace staff & cut departments in health agencies. Populism fuels distrust in science, but public health relies on evidence, not political ideology. We need to protect science for a healthier future! 🧪 #ScienceMatters
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This article is a couple of weeks old but a very good short read.
It highlights how much benefit even a small amount of exercise can have on cardiovascular health. Just an hour or two of brisk walking per week may reduce your risk of death from cardiovascular diseases by up to 20% 🧪🫀👟
It highlights how much benefit even a small amount of exercise can have on cardiovascular health. Just an hour or two of brisk walking per week may reduce your risk of death from cardiovascular diseases by up to 20% 🧪🫀👟
Just two hours of exercise a week can bring you huge cardiovascular health benefits
Starting with as little as 1-2 hours a week can reduce risk of death from cardiovascular disease by up to 20%.
theconversation.com
January 27, 2025 at 10:53 PM
This article is a couple of weeks old but a very good short read.
It highlights how much benefit even a small amount of exercise can have on cardiovascular health. Just an hour or two of brisk walking per week may reduce your risk of death from cardiovascular diseases by up to 20% 🧪🫀👟
It highlights how much benefit even a small amount of exercise can have on cardiovascular health. Just an hour or two of brisk walking per week may reduce your risk of death from cardiovascular diseases by up to 20% 🧪🫀👟