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Can we engineer bacteria to regenerate tissues?

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Can we engineer bacteria to regenerate tissues? Published: Dr Christopher Contag , a biomedical engineer and microbiologist at Michigan State University in the US, is creating engineered endosymbionts – bacterial cells that can be delivered into cells of other organisms where they can persist and control cellular functions.

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Celebrating Black History: Inspiring Diversity In STEM

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Various strategies include: Providing Exposure and Representation – By showcasing diverse STEM role models, celebrating their scientific achievements, and integrating diverse perspectives into lesson plans.

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Can artificial intelligence detect hidden heart attacks?

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ACS represents a continuum of disease, ranging from partial to complete blockage of a coronary artery,” explains Dr Salah Al-Zaiti, a researcher at the University of Pittsburgh who specialises in cardiology and machine learning. Medically speaking, a heart attack is known as an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). This is why we are turning to AI.

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Using adsorbents to help society

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At the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, USA, Dr Yamil Colón is a chemical and biomolecular engineer studying this important chemical process. His work could help make huge breakthroughs in healthcare, climate change, environment and water scarcity research. How does the team do this research? What is Yamil working on?

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How can we detect and prevent brain injuries?

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Professor Christian Franck , from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the US, leads the PANTHER programme, researching new ways of detecting and preventing traumatic brain injuries. Christian and his team of researchers use the latest technology in their experiments. How does PANTHER study brain injuries?

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List of 75+ STEM Careers, Jobs & Occupations

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A STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) career is any job that uses skills in these related fields daily. These careers can be anything from a doctor to an engineer to a website developer – STEM careers range across a variety of different fields and disciplines. What Are STEM Careers?

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What causes problems with the lower urinary tract?

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In the US, a team of doctors and researchers, including Professor Cindy L. To improve these treatment outcomes, Cindy has received grant funding from the US National Institute of Health (NIH) to support research to help understand the different subtypes of lower urinary tract symptoms and the causes for each group.