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‘Nuggets’ of Knowledge (NoK): How past experiential health emergency knowledge can inform future responses
The knowledge gained during the COVID-19 pandemic and other health emergencies could prove invaluable for devising responses to and planning for future health crises. Dr Landry Ndriko Mayigane and Dr Stella Chungong from the Health Security Preparedness Department of the World Health Organization’s Health Emergency Programme recently devised the ‘Nuggets’ of Knowledge (NoK) platform, an open-source platform, to facilitate effective knowledge management and knowledge continuity during health emergencies.Read more in Research Outreach Read the original research: doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1427223
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Myeloperoxidase leads the way toward safe and efficient antiseptics
Myeloperoxidase (MPO) is a vital enzyme in the immune system, with the potential to revolutionise antiseptics and cancer therapy.Professor Robert C. Allen has developed MPO-based antiseptics effective in blood which are systemically safe, while also demonstrating selective anticancer properties. Together with Jackson T. Stephens, the work overcomes obstacles to bring these therapies into widespread use, offering promising solutions for infection control and bladder cancer treatment.Read more in Research FeaturesRead the original research: doi.org/10.1158/1538-7445.AM2024-2029
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Re-creating spaces in times of social isolation: Unveiling Hybrid Agents and Contexts for socio-educational transformation
Hybrid psychological agents and transformative hybrid contexts offer new ways to bridge cultural divides, foster inclusion, and drive social change.Dr. Beatriz Macías-Gómez-Estern from Universidad Pablo de Olavide investigates hybrid learning spaces where diverse cultural, social, and institutional worlds connect. From service-learning projects with Roma communities to community music initiatives, her work highlights the transformative potential of collaboration, co-construction, and empathy in education and beyond.Read the original research:doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-87406-3_2doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-60583-3_13
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Can PBMCs be used as a tool for the identification of immune biomarkers in lung cancer?
Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with treatment responses varying widely among patients.Dr. Carminia Maria Della Corte from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is at the forefront of research into using peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) to identify immune biomarkers. Her work explores the cGAS/STING pathway, DDR gene mutations, and advanced 3D tumour models, offering insight into predicting immunotherapy responses and tailoring treatments for non-small and small cell lung cancer.Read the original research: doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12040809
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PrivacyPrimer: Protecting privacy while supporting memory recall for older adults
Memory is a problem for many people as they age. To combat this, wearable devices may help older adults recall precious memories through what is called 'life-logging', despite these technologies raising significant privacy concerns.Researchers at Singapore Management University, led by Thivya Kandappu, have developed PrivacyPrimer, a tool designed to protect sensitive information captured by wearable cameras. Their approach uses selective image obfuscation to safeguard privacy, while preserving the ability to reminisce - striking a balance between memory recall and security.Read the original research: doi.org/10.1145/3476047
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