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Timing is everything: The power of chronotherapy

Leah FogartyFebruary 14, 2025February 14, 2025012 mins

Leah Fogarty explores the clinical potential of chronotherapy, where treatment is optimised based on the time of day.

Ushika KiddFebruary 10, 2025February 10, 202508 mins

Ushika Kidd discusses the biological, political, and geometric mapping of political ties and loyalty and its effects.

Corenna TwissFebruary 8, 2025February 26, 2025013 mins

Corenna Twiss reflects on the story of Joy Milne, the woman who can smell Parkinson’s Disease, and the potential implications.

Millicent CreweJanuary 7, 2025January 7, 2025010 mins

Millicent Crewe discusses the recent rejection of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD and the impact on the world of therapy and psychedelics.

Lauryn FosterNovember 20, 2024November 20, 2024013 mins

Lauryn Foster reflects on recent developments within the world of brain-computer interfaces and evaluates their future potential.

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.

The Oxford ScientistSeptember 23, 2024September 25, 202408 mins

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

Chloe DickJuly 4, 2024July 4, 2024015 mins

Chloe Dick reflects on whether a bigger brain does truly underpin increased intelligence within the animal kingdom.