Spinning out of Oxford
Maskali Ries discusses why Oxford University has produced so many successful spinouts, including Nanopore and Vaccitech.
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Should we trust Science?
Antoine Levie discusses the book ‘Why Trust Science?’ by Naomi Oreskes, and how currently, the trust in science is not universal.
What should be done with the human bone remains?
Jude Tunyi evaluates traditional anatomical teaching in medicine, which uses cadavers, and the potential use of more modern approaches.
Medicine goes electronic—and geopolitical
Charles Jenner reports on the potential use of bioelectronic therapeutics in the treatment of heterogeneities in the autonomic nervous system.
Seeing double: A dive into the world of digital twins
Alice Banfield weighs up the potential uses of digital twins in personalised medicine and explores the ethical implications of this.
Are chemogenetics really a miracle tool?
Leah Fogarty explores the use of chemogenetics in the treatment of neurological conditions, such as epilepsy, ADHD, and Parkinson’s disease.
Academic boycotts: What makes science fair?
Yaroslava Bukhta examines ethical implications of academic boycotts, discussing the Russia-Ukraine war and giving a personal perspective.
Unravelling the science behind grief and healing
Isabelle Goodall-Summers examines the neuroscience of grief highlighting physical and emotional responses to the loss of a loved one.
Female contraception: The pill laced with indifference
Ester Paolocci discusses inadequacies in oral contraceptive prescriptions for women, advocating for rigorous testing.
Traditional medicine: From ancient remedies to evidence-based healthcare
Adèle Bouyer explores the efficacy and challenges of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine in modern healthcare.