The Oxford Scientist

Breathe: A new vaccine for lung cancer

Malintha Hewa BatageOctober 11, 2024October 18, 2024011 mins

Malintha Hewa Batage reports on a new initiative involving the University of Oxford, which could revolutionise preventative cancer treatment.

Corenna TwissOctober 9, 2024October 9, 2024011 mins

Corenna Twiss reports on the development of lecanemab, a new monoclonal antibody drug which may be able to treat Alzheimer’s.

Lauryn FosterOctober 7, 2024October 7, 202406 mins

Lauryn Foster reports on a recent study in nature which highlights just how determined male fruit flies are to have sex.

Leah FogartySeptember 30, 2024September 30, 202405 mins

Leah Fogarty reports on a new study highlighting key changes in the connectivity of the brain during loss of consciousness.

Oliver CashmoreSeptember 25, 2024010 mins

Oliver Cashmore reports on a recent development in recycling, involving the vaporisation of plastics to reduce landfill waste.

Olivia AllenSeptember 25, 202408 mins

Olivia Allen reports on current endeavours to create a healthier and more sustainable chocolate recipe using the whole cocoa fruit.

The Oxford ScientistSeptember 25, 2024September 25, 202408 mins

Julia Chung, the year 10-11 category winner of the Schools Science Competition reflects on predator-prey coevolution.

The Oxford ScientistSeptember 23, 2024September 25, 202408 mins

Year 12-13 winner of the Schools Science Competition, Jaden Lim, reflects on how domestication has been pivotal to the path of evolution.

The Oxford ScientistSeptember 23, 2024September 25, 202408 mins

Overall Schools Science Competition winner, Arushi Vasanad, explores the evolution of humans’ most powerful organ.

Andrea La FleurSeptember 16, 2024September 16, 202409 mins

Andrea Lafleur reports on advancements in the prediction of global pandemics, where Oxford researchers such as Dr Amanda Rojek are key.