According to the World Health Organization, in 2022 alone, over 20 million people will be diagnosed with cancer and almost 10 million will die from it. Although the scope of cancer is vast, the answer to more effective treatments may lie in a microscopic cell. A paper published by the Lele Lab, led by Texas […]
This year’s Scientist Grand Prix was won by Luís Oliveira from Lund University. In Sweden’s largest science communication competition for researchers, finalists are judged by the audience and an expert jury based on the simplicity, engagement and clarity of their presentation. It was an emotional rollercoaster and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to […]
The human body obtains nutrients primarily from the diet, while some vitamins, such as vitamin D, are absorbed from sunlight. But can air also be a source of human food? Although little is still known about airborne nutrients, a recent study explored more deeply the concept of “airborne nutrients” and their absorption mechanisms for human […]