Unlocking the secrets of animal minds
Ellie Smith discusses the current evidence for theory of mind in animals, and the challenges of interpreting such evidence.
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Vestigial vanity
Zariel Konadu discusses how anatomy can be a relic of historical evolutionary selection pressures, particularly the appendix.
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.
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
Maya Pidoux explores the dangers of T cells recognising self-tissue, ‘molecular mimicry’, and how this must be considered during treatments.
How should we define reality and does it exist?
Lizzie Mushangwe explores the different interpretations of reality, regarding hallucinogens, induced experiences, and virtual reality.
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.
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
Billie Delpino explores the critical health challenges and biochemical solutions essential for human survival in space.
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.