Our false sense of security in our immunity
Kayomavua Akpobaro explores how our immune system declines with age and the evolutionary explanation underlying this.
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What is happening with the Marburg virus?
Angelina Shcherbakova reports on the recent outbreak of the Marburg virus and how Rwanda are dealing with this public health concern.
Oxford researchers contribute to global efforts in pandemic prediction
Andrea Lafleur reports on advancements in the prediction of global pandemics, where Oxford researchers such as Dr Amanda Rojek are key.
The Post COVID-19 Era
Rithika Ravishankar discusses the challenges faced and the lessons learned throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Viral Whodunit: Investigating the origins of SARS-CoV-2
Eloise Elkington explores the largely disputed origins of COVID-19 and how evidence suggests but not proves a wet market origin.
The Nobel Prize for physiology and medicine: How altering bases altered the future
Angelina Scherbakova reports on the 2023 Nobel Prize for Physiology, awarded to Kariko and Weissman for their work on mRNA vaccinations.
Has scientific visibility come with greater skepticism or support?
Mariam Elalfy examines the intricacies of public trust in science emphasising the need for transparent communication and understanding.
Taking stock: Reflecting on our pandemic mistakes
Ashley Jackson reflects on the lessons learnt during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how we all benefit by listening to each other’s perspectives.
ME/CFS: The fatigue that sleep can’t shake
Megan Stoker reviews the current medical understanding of the enigmatic condition ME/CFS, commonly known as chronic fatigue syndrome.
Is there a cure for long COVID?
New research shows that more than 2 million people in the UK are now suffering from long COVID. Megan Perry discusses what might be causing the condition and how scientists are trying to cure it.