We are pleased to announce this call for applications for the AGNES-BAYER Fellowship for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa. This grant is financed by the BAYER Foundation with the support of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) and the Federal Republic of Germany. The grant is intended for …

While it’s common knowledge that maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet and regular exercise, can enhance longevity, quantifying the exact benefits of a positive way of life remains a challenge. A team of researchers recently took on this intricate task, revealing their findings in July 2023 at the …

An online and in-person Fellowship for leaders of Global South grassroots organisations working at the intersection of biodiversity and livelihoods Contact Us Apply Now OVERVIEW We are delighted to be launching our new Conservation and Communities Fellowship (CCF) which will start in November 2023 in collaboration with Common Purpose and Mowgli Mentoring. The Fellowship is …

Tulane offers variety of generous need- and merit-based scholarship opportunities for international students. Tulane offers up to $25,000 in need-based financial aid to international students who qualify and who have not already been awarded that amount or more in merit scholarships. Students must reapply for need based aid every year. To apply, …

In the relentless pursuit of effective treatments for Parkinson’s disease, a glimmer of hope seems to emerge from an unexpected source: a commonly used artificial sweetener found in chewing gum and confectionery. As most tested molecules have fallen short in halting the progression of this debilitating disease, researchers are tirelessly …

With the generous support of the Mellon Foundation, Dartmouth will be accepting applications for two postdoctoral fellowships in the humanities from Fall 2024 to the end of Spring 2026. These fellowships foster the academic careers of scholars who have recently received their Ph.D. degrees by permitting them to pursue their research while …

The haunting legacy of Vlad III Basarab, famously known as Vlad the Impaler, continues to captivate our imagination with tales of terror. The legends surrounding him provided the basis for the iconic vampire character, Dracula. However, a fresh perspective on this bloodthirsty tyrant emerges from a meticulous study of letters …

Sequencing of the human genome marked the beginning of a new era in biomedicine that is rapidly transforming our understanding of human diseases and, consequently, our ability to prevent and treat them. The availability of tools for quantitative analysis might translate the evaluation of disease risk from the population to …

In an exciting stride forward in Parkinson’s disease research, a phase 3 clinical trial is underway to assess the efficacy of coenzyme Q10, also known as CoQ10 or ubiquinone, in high doses. The primary objective of this trial is to ascertain whether this coenzyme could represent a tangible avenue for …

Parkinson’s Disease, a debilitating condition gradually eroding brain neurons, takes on a novel dimension with recent research. While mitochondrial defects have long been associated with the disease, researchers from the University of Iowa have unearthed an unexpected link between the intestine, the immune system, and protection against the ailment. Published …