The intestine is one of the most important organs of the defense system in our body. Are you surprised? Well,…
Seychelles’ first steps in the circular economy start with beating plastic pollution
In 2019 the word “plastic” is almost as ubiquitous as the material itself is in our lives and environment. In…
Cannabis and tobacco: a tale of a toxic relationship
Cannabis has been smoked for millennia by people across the globe. Nowadays, this substance is consumed in many different ways…
Equal rights for LGBTQ+ in STEM – are we there yet?
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots, which grew into the first Pride march [1]. Although…
Better Together
The most exciting scientific discoveries are often the result of international collaborations when institutes across the world combine their skills,…
Honey, I’ve shrunk the doctor.
In 2015, 5% of the total deaths registered worldwide were due to a single disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD),…
Everything is interconnected
We are functioning beings thanks to a collection of mechanisms that keep our body breathing, moving and thinking. It is…
Beyond the 5 senses
Since childhood, we have heard about the five senses in many scenarios: at school, on the TV, at home, etc….
Acting against climate change
Climate change – due to the global warming of the planet – is a reality confirmed by hundreds of scientists….
My relationship with synthetic biology
There is no such thing as a perfect relationship. Regardless how much you like the other person, it is always…