Swiss Distance University of Applied Sciences

Iron deficiency during pregnancy and lactation

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Iron deficiency persists as the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide and is highly prevalent among women of reproductive age. Pregnancy substantially raises iron requirements, increasing the risk of complications for mother and newborn particularly in l...

Soil health assessment using buried cotton underpants with the help of 1000 citizen scientists

Societal Impact Statement Soil is a vital resource for life on Earth. Although many soils are degraded, societal awareness of soil‐related issues is limited. To highlight soil as a key resource and fascinating study system, we initiated a citizen science project together with 100...