Hacked: the human edition
By Natalie Hamer, Newcastle University
In today’s western society, almost every individual owns a piece of technology. Be that a mobile phone, a tablet or a computer; technology has become so integrated into our lives that we use it daily to complete simple tasks such as communicating, banking and even shopping. The more we depend on technology, the more criminals will try to exploit this dependency to steal our private information for gain.
Stem cell therapy for arthritis?
By Debosree Pal, JNCASR, India
During the development of an embryo, the initial mass of cells that possess the capacity to constantly divide and give rise to all mature cell types of an organism are referred to as the stem cells. Stem cells have a capacity known as pluripotency, derived from the Latin term plurimus meaning very many and potens that refers to their capacity to differentiate into all cell types.
Can your diet reduce inflammation?
By Richard V. Miller, Princeton University, USA
Inflammation helps us in the short term by combating infections and other stresses. But over the long term, we do not want too much inflammation. Chronic inflammation plays a role in disorders like arthritis, lupus, and even cancer.
Molecular battles in the fight for your food
By Freya Varden, John Innes Centre, Norwich
Whether you are a vegan or dedicated carnivore, a gourmet chef or a take-out devotee, plants are directly or indirectly the core of your diet. And in many parts of the world, we take it for granted that the supermarket will be stocked with fresh vegetables, or that the cafe round the corner will have coffee beans available for your flat white.
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