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Opinion
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Vann: a virtual community against cancer
reports on a new app called Vann which aims to create a community among cancer patients as well as providing treatment tips.
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PMDD: A Sisyphean disorder
In interview: Ester Paolocci speaks with Dr Thomas Reilly on the disorder that seemingly mimics the Greek Myth of Sisyphus.
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Life beside the jungle – the reality of coexistence with tigers
Arman Ghanbari Parsa explores the possibilities of peace between humans and tigers following news of a tiger attack in Wayanad, India.
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Balancing tourism and conservation in the Galapagos: local empowerment may be the key
Taylor Bi explores the conflicting priorities of tourists and residents in the Galapagos, and how local empowerment may resolve this clash.
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University of Oxford will now use UCAT as admission test for medicine applications
Alina Ahsan evaluates the decision of the University of Oxford to switch to the UCAT admissions test for medicine.
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Disorders of consciousness are a clinical minefield. Here’s how we could be doing better
Charles Jenner explores the clinical subjectivity of consciousness and how neuroimaging may provide a new avenue to more accurate diagnoses.
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To believe or not believe: Does free will exist?
Divya Prasad explores arguments against free will yet how the belief that we do hold some power over decisions may be better for individuals.
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BioArt: Producing art through biochemistry
Edie Allden explores the artistic side of biochemistry and how ethics and access challenge the universality of BioArt.
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CBD: Miracle or myth?
Billie Delpino explores the growing use of CBD for mitigating various symptoms, and the extent to which CBD is supported by science.
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Returning to postgraduate study following a career change
Catherine Baldwin discusses an unconventional journey to postgraduate education, and a series of tips for returning to education.