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Bird flu reaches the Antarctic region
George Rabin reports on the first instance of Avian Influenza detected in the Antarctic, posing threats to vulnerable and endangered species.
The influence of sex on disease and treatment
Isabelle Goodall-Summers explores the impacts of sex and gender differences in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of diseases.
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.
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.
Decoding dizziness: Brain cells responsible for motion sickness identified
Isabelle Goodall-Summers reports on recent insight into “motion sickness neurons”—neurons that could explain our travel sickness on journeys.
Climate change could already be affecting insects in temperate zones, new study warns
Alice Peabody reports on the varied effects of climate change that we are already seeing on global insect populations.
Hope for Alzheimer’s patients as Theory of Learning and Memory challenged
Leah Fogarty reports on new findings surrounding the inhibition of enzymes, in order to treat late-onset Alzheimer’s disease.
US issues first-ever fine for space debris
Olivia Allen reports on the $150,000 fine issued to DISH network for failure to clear a retired satellite, contributing to space debris.
Super-whales, metalmarks, and troubling charisma in conservation
Joe Boyle explores the impact of non-human charisma on conservation efforts for specific species, even when the “species” do not exist.