What is holding back cyanobacterial research and applications? A survey of the cyanobacterial research community.

Cyanobacteria are a diverse group of prokaryotic organisms that have been the subject of intense basic research, resulting in a wealth of knowledge about fundamental cellular processes such as photosynthesis. However, the translation of that research towards industry-relevant applications is still limited. To understand the reasons for this contradictory situation, we conducted a quantitative survey among researchers in the cyanobacterial community, a set of individual interviews with established researchers, and a literature analysis.

"How is your thesis going?"-Ph.D. students' perspectives on mental health and stress in academia.

Mental health issues among Ph.D. students are prevalent and on the rise, with multiple studies showing that Ph.