By Max Peacock, Year 13, Colyton Grammar School, Devon In 2016 the world health organisation published a study into the global prevalence of type 1&2 diabetes. The study estimated that there are currently 422 million people living with some form of diabetes, over 100 million of whom are entirely dependent on insulin injections to live…
Rare diseases, by definition, affect a small percentage of the population. However, collectively, they impact millions of people worldwide. There are over 7,000 recognised rare diseases, many of which are genetic and appear in early childhood. According to The Lancet, they collectively affect around 300 million people worldwide. Diagnosing them can take years, even decades….
Genetic innovations are changing modern healthcare in ways we have never seen before. Technologies like CRISPR and advanced genomic sequencing are opening new doors for medicine. How will these breakthroughs improve diagnosis and treatment for patients everywhere? What challenges do healthcare providers face when using these complex tools daily? Personalized medicine based on genetics sounds…
The 2024 Oxford Scientist Competition was extremely competitive, with many fascinating articles being submitted by young and driven scientists. The competition featured a distinguished panel of senior judges, including Professor Andrew Gosler, the Head of the Institute of Human Sciences, and esteemed biotechnologist Dr Roberta Baronio. The competition was proudly organised by the Oxford Scientist…
As technology rapidly reshapes the healthcare landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force especially in fields like physical therapy that rely on personalised care, data analysis, and consistent patient engagement. Traditionally, physical therapy has been a human-centered discipline focused on restoring mobility and improving quality of life. But AI is not here…
Adam Grassly reports on the recent outbreak of bird flu and measures that can be taken to prevent future pandemics.
Ruby Leys reflects on the recent appearance of code-switching in BBC’s The Traitors and explains the science behind accents.
Leah Fogarty explores the clinical potential of chronotherapy, where treatment is optimised based on the time of day.
Ushika Kidd discusses the biological, political, and geometric mapping of political ties and loyalty and its effects.
Corenna Twiss reflects on the story of Joy Milne, the woman who can smell Parkinson’s Disease, and the potential implications.
