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Music to mushrooms
Deyaanjali Deb describes the wondrous world of fungi, highlighting the unexpected effects of music on the development of mushrooms.
Laughter: It’s no joke
Ellie Smith describes the importance of laughter in shaping human behaviour, social bonding, and evolution.
Something to consider before eating brains
Ayaka Hogg explains the mysteries behind neurodegeneration caused by prions, misfolded proteins that can spread through the brain.
Metal-Organic Frameworks: Materials Of the Future?
Euan Sarson explains the interest surrounding MOFs outlining their unparalleled tunability and use beyond the regular chemical applications.
Antibiotics as a double-edged sword: Beyond antimicrobial resistance
Sahani De Silva discusses the rise of antimicrobial resistance and the effects antibiotics have on development, microbiome and immunity.
The troubled relationship between REM sleep and depression
Leah Fogarty reviews research into the intricate relationship between REM sleep and depression, and how it might lead to treatment.
Ageing: En route to determining our future
Maria Kyriazi discusses the complex nature of longevity and ageing highlighting the key challenges and new avenues in research.
Ringing in the brain: Tinnitus and the nervous system
Jamie Adams reviews what we know about tinnitus, and options for treating this mysterious medical condition.
The particle physics of tomorrow: The Future Circular Collider
A new particle accelerator at CERN will allow physicists to investigate theories beyond the Standard Model, reports Jairus Tristan Patoc.
Are microbiomes worth the hype?
More holistic and interdisciplinary attention is needed for microbiome research to live up to its hype, argues Isabel Williams.