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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 …

21 August

Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship for Overseas Candidate

ROTARY YONEYAMA SCHOLARSHIP To apply for this scholarship, the applicant must apply to both APU and directly to the scholarship organization. About the Scholarship Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship for Overseas Candidate is for international students located outside Japan that are scheduled to enroll in APU’s Graduate School. Both master’s and doctoral …

21 August

MEXT Scholarship (Embassy Recommendation) 2024

MEXT SCHOLARSHIP (EMBASSY RECOMMENDATION) To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must first apply through the Japanese embassy. After receiving the primary screening results from the embassy, applicants will then submit certain documents to APU. Most embassies accept applications around April each year, but please contact the embassy in your …

21 August

Demystifying the Myth: Do Carrots Truly Enhance Vision?

Carrots have long been associated with enhanced vision due to their content of beta-carotene, a compound that converts to vitamin A in the body—a key nutrient for eye health. However, it’s important to debunk a pervasive misconception: while carrots do offer nutritional benefits, there’s no scientific evidence to support the …

20 August

TANDEM RESIDENTIAL FELLOWSHIPS AT MIASA / UNIVERSITY OF GHANA

The Maria Sibylla Merian Institute for Advanced Studies in Africa (MIASA) is dedicated to research in the Humanities and Social Sciences, with ‘Sustainable Governance’ as its central topic. Our main thematic corridors are conflict and sustainable peace, democracy and environmental transformation. We are also interested in a wide range of …

20 August

Bourses Alfried Krupp Senior et Alfried Krupp Junior 2024-25

L’Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg Greifswald vise à nommer jusqu’à 6 Alfried Krupp Senior Fellows et jusqu’à 8 Alfried Krupp Junior Fellows au cours de l’année universitaire 2024/25. L’Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg Greifswald est un institut indépendant d’études avancées situé dans le centre de la ville historique de Greifswald, près de la mer …

20 August

Aluminum Foil Cooking: Myths and Realities

The use of products containing aluminum raises concerns about their possible contribution to various diseases, including cancer. From time to time, questions arise regarding the risks of using these products. In this report, we will carefully examine the major products containing aluminium, with a particular focus on aluminum foil and …

20 August

East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship

Basic Provisions The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship provides the following funding: Full-time graduate tuition and fees up to the equivalent of the general tuition charged for post-baccalaureate students at the University of Hawaii at Manoa toward master’s or doctoral studies; Housing in an East-West Center residence hall, based on single occupancy; …

20 August

SNSF Swiss Postdoctoral Fellowships from the Swiss National Science Foundation

The SNSF Swiss Postdoctoral Fellowships from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) support international researchers’ postdoctoral training in Switzerland. Applicants must have defended their PhD and must not have more than 8 years of postdoctoral experience. Postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines are welcome to apply. Applicants must not have resided or carried …

20 August

LNA043, a molecule that could effectively combat osteoarthritis

A substance known as LNA043, derived from angiopoietin-like 3, is generating significant interest due to its potential in promoting cartilage regeneration. This scientific breakthrough introduces new prospects in treating this degenerative joint condition, instilling hope for the millions worldwide who suffer from osteoarthritis. Insights are shared by Laurent Grange, a …