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Dental discoveries: How is dental research improving oral health?

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Dental discoveries: How is dental research improving oral health? Dental scientists at the Iowa Institute of Oral Health Research at the University of Iowa , USA, are studying various aspects of oral health and healthcare, to improve dental practices and keep our teeth and mouths healthy. How do bacteria cause periodontitis?

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Evidence Is Mounting That Calculus Should Be Changed. Will Instructors Heed It?

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Researchers tapped alternative models of calculus teaching that have shown evidence that they work, according to Kramer. Students majoring in biology saw the biggest bump.) But, Kramer says, the research does serve a purpose by adding to the store of evidence that these methods work.

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How can first-year STEM university students be better supported?

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At the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg in the US, biologists Barbara Barnhart and Dr Olivia Long are using their Science Seminar programme to ease this transition for first year students studying biology, chemistry and biochemistry degrees. What do the seminars teach students?

Biology 81
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The engineering behind Evolutor

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Published: Professor Tuck Seng Wong , based at The University of Sheffield in the UK, leads a team focused on applying the concept of Darwinian evolution to engineer biological systems for industrial applications. The engineering behind Evolutor. TALK LIKE A BIOMANUFACTURER. GENOME SEQUENCING. EVOLVING PROPERTIES.

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Book review – 50 Women in Technology

Scientix

The book celebrates the achievements of women from diverse backgrounds across the globe. In my role as a STEM teacher in Uppsala, Sweden, I was particularly fascinated by the discovery of Emily Holmes, a Professor of Psychology at Uppsala University, whose research had eluded my awareness until I delved into this book.

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Plant polymers as plastic alternatives

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Professor Jeffrey Catchmark and his team at Pennsylvania State University in the US believe they have one such solution, using common plant-based materials to create sustainable food packaging. His team began its research with the end goal of creating a sustainable and practical alternative to plastic packaging.

Biology 84
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How do the head, neck, and heart develop?

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Ziermann, who is studying this group of cells for her research at Howard University. Due to the achievements of modern science, researchers know so much more about the development of these defects now compared to a few decades ago. What is Janine’s research? This mystery has brought Sam and Janine together as researchers.

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