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Back to the future: Using ancient Bere barley landraces for a sustainable future

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView., 2023
Bere is an ancient barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) that was once widely grown in northern Britain, where its ability to grow on poor soils and under challenging climatic conditions made it a valuable staple. By the end of the 20th century, Bere had largely been replaced by higher‐yielding modern varieties and only survived in cultivation on a few Scottish ...
Peter Martin   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Targeting the Tumor Microbiota in Cancer Therapy Basing on Nanomaterials

open access: yesExploration, EarlyView.
Intra‐tumoral microbiota, which is a potential component of the tumor microenvironment, has been emerging as a key participant and driving factor in cancer. This article reviews the latest progress in this field, including the microbial community within tumors and its pro‐cancer mechanisms, as well as the anti‐tumor strategies targeting intra‐tumoral ...
Yanan Niu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reimagining higher education: The impact of learner outcome metrics in Ireland and beyond

open access: yesFuture in Educational Research, EarlyView.
Abstract A college is an institution that exists to provide instruction. Subtly but profoundly, we are shifting to a new paradigm: a college is an institution that exists to produce learning (Barr & Tagg, 1995, p. 13). This paper traces the evolution of learner outcomes, from their progeny as a diagnostic tool in accurately measuring learning gains and
Gerry Dunne
wiley   +1 more source

Wholesome Lunch to the Whole Classroom: Short‐ and Longer‐Term Effects on Early Teenagers' Weight

open access: yesHealth Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Previous studies on the effect of school lunch programs on child obesity have been hampered by effect heterogeneity, self‐selection, and stigma‐induced under‐reporting, having produced mixed findings. Its potential long‐lasting effect has also been debated.
Shiko Maruyama, Sayaka Nakamura
wiley   +1 more source

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