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How can functionalized nanomaterials be engineered to selectively bind or degrade microplastics in biological or aquatic systems without introducing new toxicological concerns?
The growing burden of nano- and microplastics (NMPs) in biological tissues and aquatic systems is a pressing environmental and health concern. Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) like metal oxides, sulfides, carbon-based materials (e.g., graphene oxide), and polymer-based nanostructures offer potential as scavengers, sensors, or degraders of these pollutants. However, many challenges remain in designing nanomaterials that are both selective and safe for use in complex biological or ecological...
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Can we consider that epidrugs can constitute a good therapeutic strategy against cancer diseases?
Recently, it has been demonstrated that epigenetic perturbations are mainly involved in cancer development. Can we consider that epidrugs can constitute a good therapeutic strategy against cancer diseases ?
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How to examine for power of grip in a patient with weakness?
When we do clinical examination for weakness, power is ascertained by MRC grading. However, for grip, MRC grading cannot be used. Is there any method to examine hand grip power other than using dynamometer
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what are the possible side effects of the use of 5 alpha reductase inhibitors in young men?
what is the incidence of side effects? what are the common side effects and symptoms? what are the genetics and molecular bases for such side effects and symptoms?
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What can we do to promote the growth acceralation of micropremie babies in order to prevent extrauterin growth retardation?
It is a serious concern that micropremie babies do not chatch up growth to full-term babies.
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when is a PhD worth it?
Is it still viable to go into research? are there still funding streams?
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To what extent is the PhD satisfactory? Is it really worth continuing to pursue an (almost unknown) academic career?
I would like us to share our opinions, based on our personal experience
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Does peer review continue to be the best standard for ascertaining whether a manuscript is suitable for publication?
I am sure that all of us have encountered peer reviewers who are neither 'peers' in the true spirit of the word, or even good reviewers based on the quality of their reviews. However, most (?almost all) journal editors are somewhat reluctant to look past a reviewers recommendation and exercise their editorial prerogative. As a result, good research suffers! So what can be done? I don't have an answer but am looking for insightful comments/options. Thanks.
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How do you interpret the rising rate of caesarean section in the world? Is it due to patient factors or medical reasons?
It is known that the rate of caesarean deliveries are rising globally. Many factors are contributing to its increase. It is partly by the influence of patients themselves opting for surgery, while others may be driven by medically indicated or un-indicated reasons.
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After a successful 50 year academic career in physics, electrical engineering, and atmospheric science, and service at the NSF, why should I bother with or care about AI?
If one can be successful in obtaining grant funding, research, teaching, being a department chair and serving for 6 years at the National Science Foundation without AI, why bother with it? I am not being atavistic. I genuinely do not see what the advantages are. I am skeptical but willing to listen to answers from AI enthusiasts.
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