Timing is everything: The power of chronotherapy
Leah Fogarty explores the clinical potential of chronotherapy, where treatment is optimised based on the time of day.
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Body politic: Dimensions of political orientation
Ushika Kidd discusses the biological, political, and geometric mapping of political ties and loyalty and its effects.
Hidden talent turned scientific superpower: The woman who can smell Parkinson’s
Corenna Twiss reflects on the story of Joy Milne, the woman who can smell Parkinson’s Disease, and the potential implications.
Our false sense of security in our immunity
Kayomavua Akpobaro explores how our immune system declines with age and the evolutionary explanation underlying this.
Tripping at the final hurdle: Is FDA rejection a setback for psychedelics?
Millicent Crewe discusses the recent rejection of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD and the impact on the world of therapy and psychedelics.
What is the future for brain-computer interfaces, and are they in the right hands?
Lauryn Foster reflects on recent developments within the world of brain-computer interfaces and evaluates their future potential.
Pioneers of machine learning awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics
Andrea La Fleur reports on how John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton won the Nobel Prize in physics for their work on machine learning.
Lecanemab: A new drug with potential to slow Alzheimer’s
Corenna Twiss reports on the development of lecanemab, a new monoclonal antibody drug which may be able to treat Alzheimer’s.
Ladies first: how male fruit flies prioritise sex over safety
Lauryn Foster reports on a recent study in nature which highlights just how determined male fruit flies are to have sex.
Eyes wide shut: New study reveals brain changes during unconsciousness
Leah Fogarty reports on a new study highlighting key changes in the connectivity of the brain during loss of consciousness.