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What can be expected from the development of preventive vaccines for non virally-induced cancers?
The introduction of prophylactic vaccines for virally-induced cancers (primarily HBV and HPV) has achieved a tremendous impact on disease related deaths. This has, in time, raised interest in developing vaccines to intercept pre-cancerous cells based on their expression of aberrant self-antigens (e.g. hypoglycosilated MUC1 in colon, lung and breast carcinomas). As of 2024, a number of phase I clinical studies have been ongoing in the USA, for both primary prevention and early cancer...
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What are the current hot topics in oncology, and where is the future of cell, immune, and small molecule therapies headed?
Beyond established CAR-T and checkpoint inhibitors, what emerging trends (e.g., protein degraders, AI-driven drug discovery, off-the-shelf cell therapies) are shaping the next decade of cancer treatment? Which modalities show the most promise for solid tumors?
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Why do qualified researchers from low- and middle-income countries often miss out on international roles despite meeting all requirements and how can they improve their chances?
I’m interested in understanding the hidden barriers and practical steps they can take to strengthen their applications
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Impact of Food Regulation on Chronic Disease
To what extent do you believe strict governmental regulation of food safety and marketing could reduce the incidence of chronic diseases in the population? - Up to 30% - Around 50% - Up to 70% - Minimal effect - It depends on cultural factors
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Do recurring evaluations by research funders genuinely enhance research quality and societal impact, or do they merely create unnecessary administrative burdens?
Many research funders require periodic evaluations of projects to ensure accountability, monitor progress, and assess impact. While such evaluations can drive improvements in research design, transparency, and relevance, they can also consume significant time and resources. This raises the question of whether the benefits—such as higher-quality outputs and stronger societal contributions—outweigh the potential drawbacks, including administrative overload and reduced time for actual research.
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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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As an editor for peer-reviewed journal, what would you consider appropriate in making a decision to accept a peer-reviewer's report?
When evaluating a peer-reviewed study on surface water resources used for a commercial water operation, it is expected that the reviewer will thoroughly assess the methodology, including water sampling procedures and data analysis. In addition, the reviewer should identify potential oversights and suggest necessary improvements or alternative methods. However, when an expert reviewer raises concerns, and the authors respond with contrary submissions supported by well-detailed references, how...
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What are the most promising areas of research for the next 5 years?
1. Artificial intelligence and machine learning 2. Genetics and personalized medicine 3. Climate change and environmental science 4. Neuroscience and brain-computer interfaces
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To assure a sustainable scholarly publishing system, should reviewers receive financial compensation for their labor, considering the significant profits publishers receive from APC and subscriptions?
I have noticed an increasing number of scholars who do not want to peer review. Publishers make money from article processing charges (APCs) and subscription fees, and although the reviewers are often authors as well, they have not been paid for their time and expertise. They have supported the system for a long time on a voluntary basis, but this is becoming impossible. APCs should either be reduced to basic handling fees or reviewers should receive some compensation for their time and...
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