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Eyes in the Sky: Drones Transform Sperm Whale Research

Anaïs Remili Biology and Life Sciences, Communication, Education and Outreach, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Traditional sperm whale identification has long relied on photographing tail flukes from boats, capturing the distinctive notches and patterns that make each whale unique. However this method has a significant limitation: researchers can only identify whales when they perform their characteristic deep dive, raising their tails above the surface. Now, drone technology is opening new...

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The transformative role of AI in stem cell research and RM

Various bloggers Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Credit: Creative Commons The convergence of tissue engineering, regenerative medicine (TERM) and artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a transformative era for the biomedical field. By leveraging machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL), researchers can enhance cell culture processes and advance organ and tissue engineering. Specifically, DL accelerates the development of regenerative therapies by...

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Seal singers in Antarctica: From love songs to ultrasonic vocalizations

Anaïs Remili Biology and Life Sciences, Communication, Education and Outreach, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Seals are among the most fascinating creatures to call Antarctica’s icy waters and shores home. Their remote, vast habitat makes studying them a real challenge, and scientists are only beginning to uncover the secrets of these elusive animals. Among the most intriguing mysteries? Their haunting, otherworldly vocalizations. We’ve heard about the enchanting songs of humpback...

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CGT SWOT analysis offers clues on where the industry is heading

Various bloggers Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Credit: Jason D. Williams, CCO, Wikimedia Commons If you’re reading this, you’re probably aware of the massive strides the cell and gene therapy (CGT) industry has made in the last few years. Between 2017 and 2022, six CGT products were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, but we saw eight approvals in 2023...

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Lay Science Writing Competition 2024: Research ensures innovation and safety go hand in hand for stem cell transplantation

Jenny Ryan Biology and Life Sciences, General Science, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Lay Science Writing Competition 2024: Research ensures innovation and safety go hand in hand for stem cell transplantation Transplantation Organs and Tissues Plasma Stem Cells Transfusion Blood Thursday, November 21, 2024 Drs. Chaahat Singh & Giorgia Caspani Our partnership with the Centre for Blood Research (CBR) at the University of British Columbia is helping to...

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What’s With the Lamb Chop Dog Toy, and Litterbox Tips for Your Kitty

Zazie Todd Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Zazie spoke to The Atlantic about dogs' love for toys, and to Cat Chat with tips on kitty litterboxes.Photo: FabNat/ShutterstockBy Zazie Todd, PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.I spoke to The Atlantic about dogs and their toys for this article about...

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Hiding in plain sight: Placentas in regenerative medicine

Various bloggers Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
A photo of Marcella Townsend following treatment for severe facial burns using placenta-derived grafts. Credit: Kendrick Brinson/The New York Times/Redux Millions of placentas are discarded annually around the world. Given the regenerative medical potential demonstrated by placenta-derived tissue over the years, this is quite an unfortunate statistic. First used in 1910, placenta-derived tissue was abandoned...

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Companion Animal Psychology Book Club November 2024

Zazie Todd Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
"At last, a brilliant voice to give cats the recognition they deserve."--Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods, coauthors of The Genius of Dogs.By Zazie Todd, PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.This month, the Animal Book Club is reading The Hidden Language of...

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Answering Questions About Dog and Cat Behaviour

Zazie Todd Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Zazie and Kristi answer questions about dog and cat behaviour in this episode of The Pawsitive Post in Conversation which was recorded live.By Zazie Todd PhDWatch episode 21 of The Pawsitive Post in Conversation below or on Youtube, listen below or via your favourite podcast app (Apple), or read highlights of the conversation below. About...

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