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February 27, 2023February 27, 2023

How does your brain process your native language?

Paris Jaggers reports on a recent pre-print that suggests our native language is processed by the brain in a unique way throughout our lives.

Developing lymphatic vessels in a mouse
  • Biology
  • Health & Medicine
January 28, 2023March 16, 2023

Lymphatic vessels shown to exist within bone

Sarya Fidan describes new research from Oxford that reveals the presence of lymphatic vessels in bone, and their role in bone repair.

A liver and hepatitis C virus particle.
  • Health & Medicine
  • News
January 10, 2023February 23, 2023

England on track to be first country to eliminate hepatitis C

England is set to eliminate hepatitis C by 2025, making it the first country in the world to do so, thanks to an antiviral drug deal.

False-color image of the Sun observed in the extreme ultraviolet region of the spectrum
  • News
  • Physics & Astronomy
January 4, 2023March 16, 2023

Ignition Achieved in Nuclear Fusion 

Daniel Plummer reports on the news that ignition has been achieved in nuclear fusion, and explains what this means for renewable energy.

  • Features

You are what you eat: The gut-brain connection

  • Opinion

Taking stock: Reflecting on our pandemic mistakes

  • Features

ME/CFS: The fatigue that sleep can’t shake

  • Opinion

The future of dairy

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Anatomical model of the brain
  • Features

You are what you eat: The gut-brain connection

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Some vials of vaccines against COVID-19
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Taking stock: Reflecting on our pandemic mistakes

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Sketch of ME/CFS symptoms showing a woman slumped over with exhaustion.
  • Features

ME/CFS: The fatigue that sleep can’t shake

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A radiation warning sign in front of a contaminated field near Chernobyl.
  • Features

The ecological legacy of nuclear fallout

Paris JaggersFebruary 6, 2023March 10, 2023016 mins

Paris Jaggers describes the surprising environmental legacy of nuclear fallout from the bomb testing era of the mid-20th century.

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A liver and hepatitis C virus particle.
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England on track to be first country to eliminate hepatitis C

Emma ClarkeJanuary 10, 2023February 23, 202309 mins

England is set to eliminate hepatitis C by 2025, making it the first country in the world to do so, thanks to an antiviral drug deal.

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  • Features

ChatGPT: A milestone in natural language processing

The Oxford ScientistJanuary 9, 2023February 23, 202306 mins

OpenAI’s language model ChatGPT describes itself, how it was created, and its significance in the field of natural language processing and AI.

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Bacteriophage 3D image.
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  • News

CRISPR and viruses: How phages can weaponise the popular gene-editing tool

Izzie FarranceDecember 18, 2022February 23, 202306 mins

Izzie Farrance reports on new research finding that bacteriophages can weaponise the CRISPR gene-editing system against competing viruses.

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Extrinsic Drug Resistance Pattern of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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  • News

Lung infections caused by gut bacteria: What does this mean for the future of antibiotics?

Jen JiangDecember 12, 2022March 14, 202309 mins

Jen Jiang reports on a new study finding that lung infections can be caused by gut bacteria, with implications for antimicrobial resistance.

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Anatomical model of the brain
  • Features

You are what you eat: The gut-brain connection

Iza BasharatMarch 22, 2023March 22, 2023011 mins

Iza Basharat reviews what is known of the connection between the brain and nutrition—and particularly the microorganisms in our gut.

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Some vials of vaccines against COVID-19
  • Opinion

Taking stock: Reflecting on our pandemic mistakes

Ashley JacksonMarch 20, 2023March 22, 2023019 mins

Ashley Jackson reflects on the lessons learnt during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how we all benefit by listening to each other’s perspectives.

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Sketch of ME/CFS symptoms showing a woman slumped over with exhaustion.
  • Features

ME/CFS: The fatigue that sleep can’t shake

Megan StokerMarch 17, 2023March 17, 2023018 mins

Megan Stoker reviews the current medical understanding of the enigmatic condition ME/CFS, commonly known as chronic fatigue syndrome.

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Image of dairy cows walking in single file along a dirt track with the dairy processing plant in the background.
  • Opinion

The future of dairy

Alex RodwayMarch 13, 2023March 13, 2023015 mins

Alex Rodway argues the future of dairy lies in lab-grown products that provide the same taste and nutrition without the environmental impact.

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A brown lab mouse sits on an experimenter's hand
  • Opinion

Are animal models still relevant to drug development?

Adèle BouyerMarch 1, 2023March 1, 2023014 mins

Adèle Bouyer reviews how a recent change in FDA regulation may herald a decline in animal testing, in the face of new alternative models.

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An astronaut floats with the surface of Earth in the background
  • Opinion

Commodifying the cosmos: Who does space really belong to?

Ilke BoranFebruary 28, 2023March 21, 2023020 mins

Ilke Boran argues that there may be much to be gained from space exploration, as long as the benefits are made available to all.

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Two students writing at a blackboard
  • News
  • Psychology & Neuroscience

How does your brain process your native language?

Paris JaggersFebruary 27, 2023February 27, 202308 mins

Paris Jaggers reports on a recent pre-print that suggests our native language is processed by the brain in a unique way throughout our lives.

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A nuclear power plant with a blue sky and field in foreground.
  • Opinion

Nuclear myth-busting: A perspective on nuclear energy from Eugene Shwageraus 

Bella Cooper-BrownFebruary 23, 2023March 21, 2023012 mins

Bella Cooper-Brown reviews a recent talk by researcher of nuclear energy systems Eugene Shwageraus, dispelling myths about nuclear energy.

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  • Features
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Distributed communication networks: Bridging science fiction and reality

Tanmayee DeshprabhuFebruary 22, 2023March 21, 2023016 mins

Tanmayee Desprabhu describes how the development of de-centalised communication networks are making science fiction ideas a reality.

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  • Barriers MT22
  • Features
  • Past Issues

Is the blood-brain barrier a barrier to medical progress?

Sophie BeaumontFebruary 17, 2023March 14, 2023015 mins

Sophie Beaumont reviews research into how the blood-brain barrier protects the brain, and poses challenges for delivery of medical treatment.

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