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Research institutions tout the value of scholarship that crosses disciplines – but academia pushes interdisciplinary researchers out
Research institutions tout the value of scholarship that crosses disciplines – but academia pushes interdisciplinary researchers out Interdisciplinary researchers face significant challenges in academia, despite being trained to conduct work that crosses between fields. The American academic system is dominated by disciplines and departments, making it difficult for interdisciplinary researchers to find a journal willing […]
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Discovery marks 1 step closer to regrowing human limbs
Discovery marks 1 step closer to regrowing human limbs Researchers at Texas A&M University have made a breakthrough discovery that brings them closer to regrowing human limbs. The team has identified a fibroblast growth factor (FGF) called FGF8, which can regenerate an entire finger joint, including articular cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. FGF8 is capable of […]
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