August, 2023

• 23 August

  Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024 (Italy | oncology | chronic diseases)

  

  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 …

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• 23 August

  Coenzyme Q10: A Potential Game-Changer in Slowing Parkinson’s Disease Progression

  

  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 …

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• 23 August

  Unveiling the Intricacies of Parkinson’s Disease: Intestine and Mitochondrial Recycling at the Core

  

  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 …

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• 23 August

  Jockey Club Global STEM Post-doctoral Fellowship for Translational Research and Application

  The Education University of Hong Kong, Knowledge Transfer Sub-office Hong Kong JOB DESCRIPTION The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has set up the Jockey Club Global STEM Post-doctoral Fellowship for Translational Research and Application as a strategic initiative to support long- term innovation and technology development in Hong Kong. …

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• 22 August

  INSPIRE Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships

  

  Deadline 22 November 2023 Research Field Formal sciences Funding Type Funding Career Stage Recognised Researcher (R2) (PhD holders or equivalent who are not yet fully independent) Established Researcher (R3) (Researchers who have developed a level of independence) European Research Programme H2020 / Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions COFUND About Outline INSPIRE (INnovative …

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• 22 August

  Dalhousie graduate program scholarships

  

  Apply for several scholarships at once The Harmonized Scholarship Process allows for incoming and current students to apply for several Faculty of Graduate Studies-managed scholarships using a single online application, the complete list of which can be found on our funding application process page. If you are a new applicant, you are …

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• 22 August

  Artificial Sweeteners Won’t Help You Lose Weight and May Trigger Diabetes, Recent Data Suggests

  

  Many individuals turn to artificial sweeteners to control their weight and shed excess pounds. However, new data indicates that these artificial sweeteners might not yield the expected weight loss effects. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently issued guidelines discouraging the use of sugar-free sweeteners, also known as artificial sweeteners, …

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• 22 August

  Up to $100,000 available under Amahoro Fellowship Program (Africa)

  

  Amahoro’s program is tailored to reflect Africa’s socio-economic context to cultivate the acumen in entrepreneurship and leadership needed for success. The program offers bespoke courses that enable fellows to acquire invaluable erudition, hone their distinct aptitudes, and conceive pioneering strategies to flourish. Fellows will also have the opportunity to participate …

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• 22 August

  Do not take these foods with these medications.

  

  The German Association of Pharmacists has recently emphasized the importance of being mindful of the interaction between food and medications. According to this association, the quality of the foods and beverages we consume can directly impact the effectiveness of medications. Furthermore, certain medications can influence how our bodies absorb nutrients …

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• 21 August

  Benefits of Eating Grapes Three Times a Day

  

  Benefits of Eating Grapes Three Times a Day: Scientists from Western New England University have discovered that consuming grapes alters the gut microbiome and improves health. The study was published in Scientific Reports, as scientists examined the effect of grapes on the gut microbiome, given that the intestines contain billions …

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