Effort Archives

“Bench to Barn” Effort Protects Baby Elephants from a Deadly

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 16th September 2025

A scientist-zoo collaboration led to a diagnostic test and vaccine to protect elephant toddlers worldwide from a fatal herpesvirus infection. Summary A collaborative effort between scientists and zoos has resulted in a breakthrough in protecting Read More

Education, Research & Positions

Weird rings of DNA fuel cancers. This scientist leads the

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 12th September 2025

Paul Mischel and others are testing therapies for rogue genetic loops that drive tumor evolution and growth Summary Paul Mischel and colleagues are pioneering new cancer therapies targeting rogue “extrachromosomal DNA” (ecDNA) loops. These loops, Read More

Education, Research & Positions

Effort to revive New Zealand’s extinct moa stirs controversy –

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 11th July 2025

Suggestions that nation’s Indigenous Māori wholeheartedly back project draws criticism Summary Claims that New Zealand’s Indigenous Māori people fully support a particular project are facing criticism. Critics argue that presenting a Read More