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.
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IP landmark cases: Association of Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc.
Emanuel Bor releases the third article in his IP landmark cases series where he reveals whether DNA can be patented.
From lab to plate—the future of meat alternatives
Mia Clark-Webb reflects on the future of meat alternatives and how lab grown cultured meat is taking science by storm.
IP landmark cases: Diamond v. Chakrabarty
Emanuel Bor summarises a key IP landmark case where it was decided whether a living organism can be patented.
Evolutionary mismatch and the metabolic trident
Malintha Hewa Batage reflects on evolutionary mismatch and how our metabolic genes are not well-matched with a modern, sedentary lifestyle.
IP landmark cases: the basics
Emanuel Bor kicks off the new IP landmark cases series by explaining what a patent is and the process needed to obtain one.
The future of chocolate: Swiss scientists create a healthier, more sustainable recipe
Olivia Allen reports on current endeavours to create a healthier and more sustainable chocolate recipe using the whole cocoa fruit.
Dogs, avocados and yoghurt – harnessing evolution through domestication
Year 12-13 winner of the Schools Science Competition, Jaden Lim, reflects on how domestication has been pivotal to the path of evolution.
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.
Who owns the dead? The auction of Apex the Stegosaurus
Katherine Faulkner reflects on the practice of fossil auctioning and how Apex the stegosaurus led to the highest bid for a fossil at auction.