John Steele, Nautilus Journalist Profile

Articles

Frame-ups of ‘Freedom Convoy’ leaders are blow to workers’ rights

1 month ago | themilitant.com | John Steele

MONTREAL — The basic right to free speech and assembly were at the heart of the defense in the frame-up criminal trials of Pat King, Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, the most prominent spokespersons for the three-week 2022 “Freedom Convoy” protest in Ottawa, Canada’s capital. Truck drivers initiated the action, demanding the Liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau repeal job-threatening COVID-19 mandates.
Embryonic Hypotaurine Levels Contribute to Strain-Dependent Susceptibility in Mouse Models of Valproate-Induced Neural Tube Defects

Jan 17, 2025 | digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu | John Steele |Ying Lin |Nellie Chen

Keywords: valproate, valproic acid, neural tube defect, antiseizure medication, anticonvulsant, antiepileptic, epilepsyAbstractValproic acid (VPA, valproate, Depakote) is a commonly used anti-seizure medication (ASM) in the treatment of epilepsy and a variety of other neurological disorders. While VPA and other ASMs are efficacious for management of seizures, they also increase the risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes, including neural tube defects (NTDs).
Amniotic Fluid-Derived Stem Cells: Potential Factories of Natural and Mimetic Strategies for Congenital Malformations

Jan 17, 2025 | digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu | Ying Lin |John Steele |Julia Enterria-Rosales |Ramiro A Villarreal-Leal

BACKGROUND: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived from gestational tissues offer a promising avenue for prenatal intervention in congenital malformations although their application is hampered by concerns related to cellular plasticity and the need for invasive, high-risk surgical procedures. Here, we present naturally occurring exosomes (EXOs) isolated from amniotic fluid-derived MSCs (AF-MSCs) and their mimetic analogs (MIMs) as viable, reproducible, and stable alternatives.
How to Read a Tsunami

Dec 25, 2024 | nautil.us | John Steele

“I work with bait fishing, and I was at the beach on my way to work when the tsunami hit. While preparing for the day’s work, I heard some kind of noise. Everyone turned and looked toward the sea. I saw it too. The water came as high as a cloud.” Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now .
Resilience Art Exhibition Celebrates Biodiversity and Tsunami Survivors at Art Basel

Oct 23, 2024 | nautil.us | John Steele

Frost-resistant lichens flourish in the Arctic tundra; bacteria thrive around hydrothermal vents deep in the ocean; humans rebuild a town after a devastating tsunami. Life, as they say, finds a way. Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . A new exhibition highlighting this driving force of nature, as seen through arresting photographs and other artworks, premiered at Art Basel Paris this month and is now on display at UNESCO and online.
El surfista y el hombre de negocios

Sep 24, 2024 | espanol.news | John Steele

AMientras las olas rompen en las costas de Nazaré, Portugal, donde el poder del océano se manifiesta en las imponentes paredes de agua, la pionera del surf de olas grandes Maya Gabeira se ha convertido en un símbolo de resiliencia. Habiendo conquistado olas que superan los 21 metros, sus hazañas sin precedentes demuestran el coraje humano en medio del poder de la naturaleza.
The Surfer and the Businessman

Sep 23, 2024 | nautil.us | John Steele

As the waves crash along the shores of Nazaré, Portugal, where the ocean’s power manifests in the towering walls of water, trailblazing big-wave surfer Maya Gabeira has become a symbol of resilience. Having conquered waves that tower beyond 70 feet, her record-breaking feats display human courage amidst nature’s might. More than a thousand miles away, Lorenzo Bertelli is thinking deeply about what it means for humans to coexist in a more intentional way with the natural world.
The Last Word with Dona Bertarelli

Aug 30, 2024 | nautil.us | John Steele

What is Rewilding? To me, rewilding is more than just reintroducing species; it’s about rebuilding connections within our ecosystems. It involves restoring natural processes and fostering harmony between nature and people, recognizing that we share and depend on the same environment for our survival and well-being. Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now .
‘Workers need to break with the bosses’ parties, build a labor party’

May 18, 2024 | themilitant.com | John Steele

MONTREAL — Over three days here, Rachele Fruit, the Socialist Workers Party candidate for U.S. president, met with Canadian National rail workers as they prepare for a possible strike; brought her solidarity to the picket line of recently locked-out Rona hardware store workers, members of the Confederation of National Trade Unions; and spoke to 32 people at a special Militant Labor Forum May 9.
Platinum hires from Colonial First State

Jun 7, 2023 | industrymoves.com | Elizabeth Fry |John Steele

Platinum Asset Management has nabbed a former Colonial First State sales operative to manage the firm's research relationships. All up, John Steele worked at Colonial First State for seven years most recently as director of investment sales. He mainly worked for not-for-profits, family offices and insurance firms creating portfolios with a focus on impact, sustainability and ESG solutions.