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Developing lymphatic vessels in a mouse
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Lymphatic vessels shown to exist within bone

Sarya FidanJanuary 28, 2023March 16, 202306 mins

Sarya Fidan describes new research from Oxford that reveals the presence of lymphatic vessels in bone, and their role in bone repair.

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  • Opinion

How genetic engineering can help tackle the climate crisis

Jessye PhillipsJanuary 17, 2023March 14, 2023018 mins

Jessye Phillips argues we shouldn’t give in to simplistic views of genetic engineering – it has great potential to tackle climate change.

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The great future innovations of small-scale science

The Oxford ScientistJanuary 16, 2023March 18, 202307 mins

Manaal Khan describes the potential future of medicine, electronics, and industry in the face of new small-scale science and nanotechnology.

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Making our hearts sing

The Oxford ScientistJanuary 15, 2023March 18, 202307 mins

Catherine James argues that science needs the humanities to add value, meaning and rigour to its discoveries and societal impact.

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Shining a light on progressive supranuclear palsy

Ayaka HoggJanuary 11, 2023March 18, 2023016 mins

Ayaka Hogg describes the discovery of progressive supranuclear palsy, and the challenges in treating this neurodegenerative disease.

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  • Health & Medicine
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England on track to be first country to eliminate hepatitis C

Emma ClarkeJanuary 10, 2023February 23, 202309 mins

England is set to eliminate hepatitis C by 2025, making it the first country in the world to do so, thanks to an antiviral drug deal.

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ChatGPT: A milestone in natural language processing

The Oxford ScientistJanuary 9, 2023February 23, 202306 mins

OpenAI’s language model ChatGPT describes itself, how it was created, and its significance in the field of natural language processing and AI.

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Ignition Achieved in Nuclear Fusion 

Daniel PlummerJanuary 4, 2023March 16, 202304 mins

Daniel Plummer reports on the news that ignition has been achieved in nuclear fusion, and explains what this means for renewable energy.

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2016 quote from Dr Anthony Fauci reading 'While we are making encouraging progress in preventing new HIV infections, the development of a safe and effective HIV vaccine would be the ultimate game-changer.'
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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.

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  • Environment
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Oxford study provides a framework for defending deep reef ecosystems

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.

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