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As an editorial team, we aim to share news about our study experiences and recent research with fellow early scientists in training. We hope to immerse our readers in new developments and debates taking place in the wider life sciences community.
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Why do we eat when we are not hungry? The Neuroscience of Hedonic Eating
By Marta Solana
We often think of eating as a very simple process. When we are hungry, we eat and we stop eating when we are full. However, why do we find ourselves constantly snacking while watching TV? Why, despite feeling full, do we always have room for dessert? And why does the sight or…
From Soil to Synovium: The Microbial Roots of Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Lorraine Gonizzi
The Microbiota-Rheumatoid Arthritis Connection: Spotlight on Prevotella copri
Can a bacterium be the hidden culprit behind a chronic disease that destroys joints? Though it may sound unbelievable, emerging research suggests that an imbalance in our gut microbiota, specifically the overgrowth of Prevotella copri (P. copri), may play a crucial role in the…
The Practical Scholar: Using Generative AI in Everyday Academia
Today, a groundbreaking innovation, Generative AI (G-AI), exemplified by ChatGPT, is reshaping research and education. However, concerns do exist about its use, including the potential for misinformation and the risk that students may over-rely on the tool instead of developing academic skills. To address both the opportunities and risks of G-AI, guidelines are emerging to…
Invisible Superheroes: The Marvel of Cancer Immunotherapy
Much like superheroes who confront their greatest villains, the immune cells within our bodies embark on a heroic mission in the formidable battle against cancer. One of their toughest foes is acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a highly challenging cancer to treat. AML is an aggressive disease that abnormally accelerates the production of immature white blood…
Controversies that shape scientific progress: Does our brain make new neurons?
The discussion surrounding the birth of new neurons (neurogenesis) in the adult human brain has been a source of controversy since the 1990s. Contradictory evidence from the last six years has brought the topic back into the spotlight, further dividing the neuroscientific community.