The acetylcholine revolution in psychosis research—from rethinking current treatments to developing new ones
Lauryn Foster reports on new advancements in psychosis research on the neurotransmitter acetylcholine to improve schizophrenia treatment.
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Wired for depression? Reconsidering depression as an evolutionary driver
Jasmine Yang explores the reframing of depression as an evolutionary driver to better understand the mechanisms of depression
Novel male contraceptives — hormonal or non-hormonal? A summary of research and new developments
Will Jackson reports on novel male contraceptives research developments, covering associated benefits and drawbacks.
Why has disruptive, paradigm-shifting science declined?
Kitty Clarke explores the shift from disruptive scientific breakthroughs to today’s emphasis on seemingly incremental innovation.
Anorexia nervosa and the microbiome- Oxbridge Varsity Sci Symposium
Talk Summary by Jasmine Charles On the third day of the Varsity Sci Symposium, Gayatri Tadikamalia from the University of Oxford delivered a thought-provoking presentation on anorexia nervosa and the microbiome. Throughout this clear and well- constructed slideshow, Gayatri pointed out the links between gut composition and the psychiatric illness, and tried to establish whether…
The link between body and mind can’t keep being ignored – Oxbridge Varsity Sci Symposium
Talk summary by Barbara Walkowiak Current diagnostic criteria that guide doctors through the complexities of the human body may often feel like checklists. If a doctor can tick enough boxes for the patient, the diagnosis is straightforward. For example, a patient may experience low mood persisting for longer than two weeks, trouble sleeping, weight imbalance…
The Controversial World of Animals in Research
Animal experimentation is one of the greatest ethical dilemmas facing modern science. While animal research leads to life-saving treatments, to anti-vivisectionists (people who oppose the use of animals in scientific research) the practice is cruel and barbaric, regardless of its potential benefit to human health. But what are the issues with animal research, and what…