Why African countries need to give genomic research a major boost: Personalised medicine aims to tailor treatment according to each person’s genetic makeup. ShutterstockAll organisms are unique. Each having a set of genetic instructions for their build-up and maintenance. This set of genetic instructions is contained in genes that makeup a genome. The World Health … [Read more...] about Why African countries need to give genomic research a major boost | The Conversation
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How a partnership is closing the door on “parachute” research in Africa | The Conversation
How a partnership is closing the door on "parachute" research in Africa: When the wheels of partnership turn smoothly, Africa can benefit enormously. EtiAmmos/ShutterstockThere’s growing condemnation of “parachute research” among the global scientific community. This refers to the practice of scientists and research groups from the global north conducting research and … [Read more...] about How a partnership is closing the door on “parachute” research in Africa | The Conversation
Research Has Shown Moral Stories Can Influence Character Permanently
Research Has Shown Moral Stories Can Influence Character Permanently: Comics for kids, books for children, storybooks, young moms, reading, early education Storytelling was an age-old tradition which inculcated moral values, enhanced vocabulary, improved memory, etc. Unfortunately, it became a humdrum when technology stepped in! Though gadgets are a tool to boost motor skills … [Read more...] about Research Has Shown Moral Stories Can Influence Character Permanently
The cost of accessing academic research is way too high. This must change | The Conversation
The cost of accessing academic research is way too high. This must change: There's huge societal value in opening up access to knowledge resources. Maksim Kabakou/ShutterstockIn the last week of October each year, libraries and open access activists around the world celebrate Open Access Week. It’s a week dedicated to increasing access to knowledge resources hosted by … [Read more...] about The cost of accessing academic research is way too high. This must change | The Conversation
Does South Africa have a microplastics problem? Our research says yes | The Conversation
Does South Africa have a microplastics problem? Our research says yes: Surface water from the Vaal River is highly polluted with fragments of microplastics. Flickr/Paul SaadThe dangers of plastics, and more specifically microplastics, is increasingly grabbing the world’s attention. A growing body of research shows that plastics and microplastics in the marine environment are … [Read more...] about Does South Africa have a microplastics problem? Our research says yes | The Conversation
