November 27, 2024

From exploitation to empowerment: how researchers can protect Indigenous peoples’ rights to own and control their data

(Nature) – By changing how contracts are done, institutions can move away from exploitative research practices. Historically, the people and institutions that carry out research related to Indigenous peoples have assumed that they own those data — they can share … Read More



 
 

November 20, 2024

Transplanting insulin-making cells to treat Type 1 diabetes is challenging ? but stem cells offer a potential improvement

(The Conversation) – Current treatment for T1D involves lifelong insulin injections. While effective, patients taking insulin risk developing low blood glucose levels, which can cause symptoms such as shakiness, irritability, hunger, confusion and dizziness. Severe cases can result in seizures … Read More