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![Food cravings: How they arise and why they become bizarre during pregnancy pregnant woman holding a cup of coffee with a doughnut on her stomach](https://i0.wp.com/oxsci.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/fallon-michael-7pjn1oL8bGw-unsplash-jpg.webp?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
Food cravings: How they arise and why they become bizarre during pregnancy
Emma Clarke explores the social and biological influences on food cravings during pregnancy, particularly the role of the microbiome.
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Epigenetics explained: How the environment alters the fate of our DNA
Sophie Beaumont explores how human diversity arises amidst 99.9% genetic similarity due to epigenetics, and its long term impacts.
![Molecular mimicry: A case of mistaken identity woman in a lab pipetting liquid](https://i0.wp.com/oxsci.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/julia-koblitz-RlOAwXt2fEA-unsplash-scaled.webp?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
Molecular mimicry: A case of mistaken identity
Maya Pidoux explores the dangers of T cells recognising self-tissue, ‘molecular mimicry’, and how this must be considered during treatments.
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How should we define reality and does it exist?
Lizzie Mushangwe explores the different interpretations of reality, regarding hallucinogens, induced experiences, and virtual reality.
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How can the structure of our brains help to predict Californian wildfires?
Shikiera Wheeler outlines the fundamental concepts of neuroscience that give rise to the architecture of neural networks.
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Decoding human origins: Unveiling the secrets of ancient DNA
Jen Jiang discusses the transformative impact of ancient DNA research in human history emphasising the need for cultural respect in research.
![How biochemistry will safely take us to Mars Space exploration](https://i0.wp.com/oxsci.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-04-at-19.59.17-e1701720064370.png?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
How biochemistry will safely take us to Mars
Billie Delpino explores the critical health challenges and biochemical solutions essential for human survival in space.
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Pathogenic mimicry: We’re not so different, you and I
Laura Santamaria Perez explores the way pathogens mimic human biology to disguise themselves from the immune system.
![A rabid bite and its consequence: Turning wind and water into greatest fears A dog sticking its head out of a window with a sign reading "Beware of dog" above its head](https://i0.wp.com/oxsci.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/don-agnello-NtU6oSApTPk-unsplash-jpg.webp?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
A rabid bite and its consequence: Turning wind and water into greatest fears
Ayaka Hogg delves into Rabies, a disease of terror, and how a virus strikes the fear of wind and water into the hearts of those infected.
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Can psychedelics help close the gender gap in pain relief?
Alana Chandler explores the potential use of psychedelics to treat pain in women, which is so-often ignored and underplayed.