The Oxford Scientist

A Potential Breakthrough in HIV Vaccine Development

Andrew GriffithsJanuary 3, 2023March 16, 202309 mins

Andrew Griffiths reports on results from a small-scale clinical trial showing a potential breakthrough in HIV vaccine development.

Caius GibeilyDecember 31, 2022March 16, 202307 mins

Cauis Gibeily reports on a new framework aimed at defending deep reef ecosystems, and how it fits in with the resolutions agreed at COP15.

Aneshka MoudryDecember 30, 2022March 16, 202306 mins

Aneshka Moudry reports on new research finding that Antarctica is polluted with microplastics, and unpicks what this means for the continent.

Emma ClarkeDecember 19, 2022March 16, 202308 mins

Emma Clarke reports on new research showing that blocking the enzyme glucokinase may slow, or even prevent, type 2 diabetes disease progression.

Izzie FarranceDecember 18, 2022May 10, 202306 mins

Izzie Farrance reports on new research finding that bacteriophages can weaponise the CRISPR gene-editing system against competing viruses.

Ben IgielmanDecember 16, 2022March 14, 2023010 mins

Ben Igielman discusses the revolutionary advances in palaeontology which are allowing information on very small fossils to be extracted.

Angelina ShcherbakovaDecember 15, 2022March 16, 202307 mins

Angelina Shcherbokova reports on new research demonstrating the steps forward in the use of bone marrow organoids in blood cancer research.

Lola BellDecember 14, 2022March 22, 202305 mins

Lola Bell reports on new research finding evidence that the ubiquitin-proteasome system contributes to the upkeep of photosynthetic machinery.

Ashley JacksonDecember 13, 2022March 22, 202307 mins

Ashley Jackson reports on progress on the hunt for a universal flu vaccine, and reviews the pros and cons of such a venture.

Jen JiangDecember 12, 2022May 10, 202309 mins

Jen Jiang reports on a new study finding that lung infections can be caused by gut bacteria, with implications for antimicrobial resistance.