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VIDEO : Create a Powerful Video Abstract for Your Research Paper

Graphical abstracts have become quite common in the scientific field. But have you heard of video abstracts? Similar to graphical abstracts, video abstracts or video summaries are slowly gaining popularity in various research fields.  Basically, it is a story told about specific topics in two to three minutes. A narrative representation of your paper can […]

From viruses to vaccines: Understanding the science, history and controversy

Viruses: Structure, Replication, and Evolution  Viruses are composed of small pieces of genetic information, either DNA or RNA, enclosed in a protective shell known as the capsid. Some viruses also possess an additional lipid envelope, while those without an envelope are referred to as naked viruses. These viruses require a host to reproduce, and they […]

Short on time, big on insight: mixed methods and order for short-term research

Here I summarize my research paper. The purpose is to help guide researchers aiming to conduct short-term research for feasibility and as a rapid response to policy shifts or crises. My findings indicate that a blend of quantitative, qualitative, and survey methods provides sufficient depth to inform meaningful conclusions.

From lab to narrative: Telling better stories in biomedical research

In 2012, when seven-year-old Emily Whitehead, who had acute lymphoblastic leukemia, was out of options after multiple rounds of chemotherapy failed, she and her family made the brave decision to try an experimental treatment: CAR-T cell therapy. She became the first child in the world to receive it. And against the odds, it worked. Her […]