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What does evidence mean in a world where cause and effect are often hidden – and how can we become better at interpreting what we observe?
In an increasingly complex world, many of the relationships we study are shaped by systems with multiple layers of influence that change over time. Rarely are causes straightforward.
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Which impact has Bempedoic Acid on atherosclrosis plaque stability ?
Mechanism of action
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How do you justify (or would you justify) a new research study to ensure it doesn’t unnecessarily duplicate previous work or repeat past methodological mistakes?
I’m currently working on a PhD thesis focused on Evidence-Based Research (EBR), particularly on how researchers use (or fail to use) prior evidence (similar studies), to justify and design new research. I’d love to hear real-world experiences, whether from preparing research proposals or evaluating them. Do you use any structured or unstructured method to be aware of all relevant prior research? How do you support your judgments (e.g., demonstrating that no prior studies exist, or that...
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If you have swab cultures from burn patients, what computational tools will you use to analyze the antimicrobial resistance among those cultures?
I am interested in carbapenem resistance or metallo-beta-lactamases.
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What is the most important research material in protein bioinformatics? 1. Protein sequence 2. Protein structure 3. Protein-related Software 4. A high-speed computer
A protein's sequence contains its intrinsic properties as a code. Nobel laureate scientist, C. B. Anfinsen proved it through experiments. Unlike sequence, since structures are man-made and obtained under different laboratory conditions, they may contain human error. Further, unlike nucleic acid, to date, the protein-folding code is unknown. So, in my opinion the study of protein sequence is primary. It is better if one can include structure study with it. But little can be said about this...
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How can AI-enhanced modeling reshape climate-resilient water management in data-scarce regions over the next decade?
Water security is becoming one of the most critical challenges of our time, particularly in regions where hydrological data is scarce or unreliable. At the same time, artificial intelligence and machine learning are revolutionizing how we model environmental systems. The question is: Can these technologies bridge the data gap, improve decision-making, and help design sustainable, climate-resilient water management systems? We're looking for scientific insights, innovative use cases, and...
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What is the first step that triggers a normal cell to progress to a transformed tumor or cancer phenotype?
These must be some molecule that alters the symmetric cell division of a somatic cell making it becoming oncogenic.
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For respiratory viruses, should folks wear masks in public a) always, b) if they are or may be infected, or c) if they are afraid of getting infected? Are masks a) protection, or b) social signals?
Since 2020, the public has thought of masks as having a protective purpose, and many rebel at the inconvenience, rationalizing that “they do a poor job of protecting.” Is the current epidemic a good opportunity for government and medicine to teach the folks about the more important virtues of using masks to convey information?
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Do you think plant-based foods are really healthier than meat?
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Do you think general physicians or medical doctors might be redundant when AGI is fully developed?
This is a burning topic in medical or clinicians' circles globally as it might have the potential to shake up the medical profession due to the concerted efforts by AI enthusiasts by questioning the relevance of the doctors e.g. general physicians if not all (e.g. medial surgeons or specialists). This may be a challenge for the future healthcare planners and might need a thorough debate. The following reference might give a glimpse and assist while answering for my ping question. Kazzazi F....
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