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Tripping at the final hurdle: Is FDA rejection a setback for psychedelics?

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.

Ester PaolocciJune 18, 2024June 18, 2024021 mins

In interview: Ester Paolocci speaks with Dr Thomas Reilly on the disorder that seemingly mimics the Greek Myth of Sisyphus.

SungJun ChoApril 27, 2024April 27, 202409 mins

SungJung Cho reports on a new study that has detailed dysfunctional neural circuits associated with neuropsychiatric disorders.

George RabinApril 14, 2024April 14, 202406 mins

George Rabin discusses how new research on the Danionella cerebrum equate its noises to that of an aircraft and gunshot.