Bogdanova Anna, Kaestner Lars
Red Blood Cell Research Group, Institute of Veterinary Physiology, Vetsuisse Faculty and the Zurich Center for Integrative Human Physiology (ZIHP), University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Theoretical Medicine and Biosciences, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany.
Front Physiol. 2020 Jul 29;11:588. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2020.00588. eCollection 2020.
Why should we take interest in studying red blood cells? This mini review attempts to answer this question and highlights the problems that authors find most appealing in this dynamic research area. It addresses the early career scientists who are just starting their independent journey and facing tough times. Despite unlimited access to information, the exponential development of computational and intellectual powers, and the seemingly endless possibilities open to talented and ambitious early career researchers, they soon realize that the pressure of imminent competition for financial support is hard. They have to hit deadlines, produce data, publish, report, teach, manage, lead groups, and remain loving family members at the same time. Are these countless hardships worth it? We think they are. Despite centuries of research, red blood cells remain a mysterious and fascinating study objects. These cells bring together experts within the family of the European Red Cell Society and beyond. We all share our joy for the unknown and excitement in understanding how red cells function and what they tell us about the microenvironments and macroenvironments they live in. This review is an invitation to our colleagues to join us on our quest.
我们为什么要对研究红细胞感兴趣呢？这篇简短的综述试图回答这个问题，并突出作者们在这个充满活力的研究领域中发现的最具吸引力的问题。它面向那些刚刚开始独立研究之旅并面临艰难时期的早期职业科学家。尽管可以无限制地获取信息，计算能力和智力呈指数级发展，而且对于有才华且有抱负的早期职业研究人员来说，似乎有无尽的可能性，但他们很快意识到，即将到来的获取资金支持的竞争压力很大。他们必须按时完成任务、产出数据、发表成果、汇报工作、教学、管理、领导团队，同时还要做关爱家人的家庭成员。这些数不清的艰辛值得吗？我们认为是值得的。尽管经过了几个世纪的研究，红细胞仍然是神秘而迷人的研究对象。这些细胞汇聚了欧洲红细胞学会内部及外部的专家。我们都对未知充满喜悦，对理解红细胞如何发挥功能以及它们能告诉我们关于其所处微环境和宏观环境的哪些信息感到兴奋。这篇综述邀请我们的同事加入我们的探索之旅。
