Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Brita Kilburg-Basnyat
Summary: The student stated that they don't think industry is a good fit because they are not motivated by money. As an industry scientist, this surprised me. I was attending a conference event to help graduate students and postdocs explore career options and connect with professionals from various fields. Most attendees were eager to learn about their options and some were seriously considering industry. I was glad to assist them in figuring out if it was the right path for them and how to get there. The dismissive comment from the student caught me off-guard, however, I suspect others may have felt the same way. After a brief pause, I shared my own journey.
Editorial Material
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Madhvi J. Venkatesh, Alexandra R. Elchert, Bolutife Fakoya, Francisco Fernandez, Andrew C. Kwong, Yue J. Liu, Peter Lotfy, David D. Lowe, Christopher A. Petty, Alejandra Rodriguez-delaRosa, Bryan O. Seguinot, Yingxiao Shi, Joseph J. Loparo
Summary: Integrating community building into graduate classrooms can help students develop professional identities and establish connections between students and faculty.
NATURE BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Marianna Karavidas, Richard O. de Visser
Summary: The study explored the impact of menopause on autistic individuals, revealing exacerbated difficulties with sensory sensitivity and daily functioning, along with limited awareness and support systems for menopause. Some participants resisted negative societal constructions by enhancing self-awareness and self-care, yet still faced interpersonal and systemic barriers when seeking support from others.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Neurosciences
Puneet Opal
Summary: Pilotto et al. demonstrate in this study that excitatory/inhibitory imbalance contributes to the development of SCA1. Through in vivo imaging in mice, they show that hyperexcitable molecular layer interneurons overinhibit Purkinje cells, leading to neurodegeneration.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Annabelle Wurmser, Srinjan Basu
Summary: This article discusses the relationship between cis-regulatory elements and enhancers, emphasizing the need to shift from a static to a dynamic view of this relationship. Recent studies have revealed the impact of chromatin movement on transcription, highlighting the influence of condensate microenvironments on the chromatin binding kinetics of proteins.
FRONTIERS IN MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Helge Alsdorf
Summary: The negative effects of global climate disruption are increasingly severe, which is pressuring companies to behave in a more environmentally friendly manner. However, there is a divergence in the adoption of sustainability, with some companies innovating and acquiring sustainable resources while others reluctantly accept sustainability. The study finds that sustainability is perceived as unattractive and not innovative, and the benefits of sustainable technologies are seen mainly in the long term and non-traditional dimensions. Furthermore, Green IT/IS usage often focuses only on end-of-the-pipe measures. To become sustainable and effectively utilize sustainable (IT/IS) technologies, companies require external incentives from core interest groups such as legislators and investors.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Susan B. Davidson
Summary: The speaker's major research themes include concurrency, integration, and provenance, which are significant in the field of database research. He will discuss the role of these themes in his personal success and explore how these ideas can be used to promote diversity in the field.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE VLDB ENDOWMENT
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Avi Matityahu, Itay Onn
Summary: This article reviews the history of the debate on cohesin stoichiometry and summarizes the central evidence for cohesin activity as a monomer or an oligomer. The possible biological significance of cohesin oligomerization and unanswered questions are discussed.
FRONTIERS IN MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Juan P. Herrera-Escobar, Anupamaa J. Seshadri, Ewelina Stanek, Kaye Lu, Kelsey Han, Sabrina Sanchez, Haytham M. A. Kaafarani, Ali Salim, Nomi C. Levy-Carrick, Deepika Nehra
Summary: This study assessed the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and PTSD after injury and found a significant mental health burden beyond PTSD. Understanding these issues can help provide more targeted screening and treatment interventions.
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Davide Michieletto, Wendy A. Bickmore
Summary: In a recent study published in Science, Gabriele et al. utilized super-resolution imaging and computational modeling to quantify the dynamics of a topologically associating domain (TAD) in live cells. This research revealed that TADs spend most of their lifespan in a partially extruded state and that CTCF-CTCF loops are infrequent.
Review
Cell Biology
Anees Rahman Cheratta, Faisal Thayyullathil, Siraj Pallichankandy, Karthikeyan Subburayan, Ameer Alakkal, Sehamuddin Galadari
Summary: The tumor suppressor Par-4, in addition to its role as an apoptosis inducer, has new functions in regulating autophagy, senescence, and metastasis. Understanding the increasing mechanisms of Par-4 reveals how its interaction with different regulators influences cell fate. The emergence of a new secretory pathway and its clinical implications are also discussed in this review.
CELL DEATH & DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Substance Abuse
Jennifer Germain, Conan Leavey, Marie Claire Van Hout, Jim McVeigh
Summary: The study reveals diverse motivations for female DNP use and differences in experiences, dosing regimens, willingness to take risks, and adverse effects. Female DNP use is often stigmatized due to perceived risks conflicting with their roles as mothers and caregivers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DRUG POLICY
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Sam Martin, Samantha Vanderslott
Summary: Protests in the US and UK since the summer of 2020 have brought together anti-vaccine groups and newly formed oppositional COVID-19 groups. These groups differ in composition but share a disagreement on the seriousness of COVID-19 and the public health measures to control it. This study aims to analyze social media discussions on mask-wearing and vaccination for COVID-19 and provide an overview of the key trends and themes in attitudes towards and adoption of health measures.
Article
Business
Jan Schilling, Birgit Schyns, Daniel May
Summary: Perceived consistency and inconsistency of behavior play a significant role in evaluating others, especially leaders. This study introduces the concept of inconsistent leadership to investigate how followers interpret and react to unexpected, ambiguous, and confusing leader behavior, and explores the reasons and influences of inconsistent leadership.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS ETHICS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Yitong Yu, Yanning Li, Shi (Tracy) Xu, Gang Li
Summary: This study explored how abusive supervision influences bystanders in the hospitality and tourism industry using theories such as deonance theory, attribution theory, spillover effects, and power distance. The findings provide a novel perspective for assessing and understanding abusive supervision through a critical and comprehensive theoretical lens.
TOURISM MANAGEMENT
(2022)
