Last month, the University of Michigan ditched diversity statements in hiring and promotions, marking a notable shift from its past stance on campus free speech. This decision comes after years of criticism for restricting open inquiry. Prominent institutions like Michigan are starting to embrace ne
Imagine a world where technology, research, academic journals, and social media join forces to push the boundaries of microbiome and One Health research. Welcome to the iMeta Conference 2024, where these four key components work together like a well-oiled machine. First, let's talk about the drivin
Did you know that the window to bag affordable health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is closing soon? Yep, open enrollment is wrapping up, and if you miss it, you'll have to wait until life throws you a curveball – like a new job or baby. So, let's dive into what's happening and why
Recently, big breakthroughs in Natural Language Processing and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have made Large Language Models (LLMs), like GPT, popular among academic researchers. These models help with tasks like literature reviews and manuscript drafting. But, they also pose ethical challenges, such
Did you ever wonder how your mood impacts your studies? Researchers from an unnamed university in China decided to find out exactly that. They studied freshmen, both short-term and long-term, to see how mental health influences academic performance. Why? To improve mental health support for students
Intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) is making waves in the medical world, especially when it comes to treating atrial fibrillation (AF). This advanced technique helps doctors navigate catheters more precisely and reduces radiation exposure during a procedure called radio-frequency catheter ablation
In the world of cattle farming, the parasitic tick, Rhipicephalus microplus, is a big problem. These ticks can develop resistance to the chemicals, called acaricides, that farmers use to control them. Researchers wanted to understand how and why this happens, so they studied these ticks on a farm us
Let's talk about a fascinating yet challenging medical case. A patient who had recently received a hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) got infected with Acanthamoeba, a type of free-living ameba. This particular patient was struggling with steroid-refractory graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), which m
Lately, tools like ChatGPT have taken schools by storm. These AI-powered helpers, called large language models (LLMs), are changing how students find info and learn. But do they impact students' feelings and overall well-being? Well, not many studies have looked into that yet. Think of it like this
Picture this: a bunch of scientists huddled over their computers, typing away at the UAI 2022 conference. The hot topic? Should reviewers know each other's names while discussing papers? The conference decided to test this out. Reviewers and papers were split into two groups – one where names were v
