Promoting Patient and Public Involvement in the research process
Engaging patient and public partners is becoming recognized as integral for researchers when designing clinical studies. In this behind the papers… Read more »
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Does loss of smell in COVID patients mean the virus has infected their brain?
Around 50% of people confirmed to have COVID-19 report a loss or reduction in the sense of smell. But does this imply that the virus is neuro-invasive… Read more »
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Highlights of the BMC Series – April 2021
Responding to a pandemic - Research integrity, misconduct and consequences - Equity in clinical trial registration -… Read more »
Geosocial networking apps can be a helpful tool to study larger cohorts in HIV research and assess health interventions
Dating apps have changed the patterns of sexual behaviors in most demographic groups, with potential consequences on the risk for… Read more »
Facebook surveys provide rapid insights into people’s behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic
How did people change their behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic? In an article recently published in EPJ Data Science, Daniela… Read more »
Helping ensure that forest bioenergy is environmentally sustainable
Can removal of woody materials from forests for renewable bioenergy production be environmentally sustainable? A recent review in… Read more »
Lawyers used sheepskin to deter fraudsters out to fleece them
Historic legal deeds are one of the most abundant resources in British archives, yet we know a surprisingly little amount about… Read more »
Algorithm-Generated Music Recommendations: Low Accuracy for Fans of Beyond-Mainstream Music
A new study published in EPJ Data Science shows that fans of beyond-mainstream music, such as hard rock and ambient, may receive… Read more »
Can machine learning techniques predict the popularity of memes on social media?
What exactly makes memes transmitted through online social networks go viral? Research published recently in Applied Network… Read more »
A data-driven approach for assessing biking safety in cities
The bicycle is arguably the most sustainable and eco-friendly mode of transport but biking safety remains a prime concern,… Read more »