A New Step in Cancer Immunotherapy
Michael MacMillan delves into the potential capabilities of an exciting new cancer vaccine that, at first, doesn’t seem to behave like a vaccine at all.
Let’s Hear it for the Women of Science
Kirstin Leslie explores a brief history of female scientists and how inspiring women are helping to shift perceptions.
Modern Genomics, Ancient DNA
Frances Osis explores how traces of ancient DNA can tell us about diseases in the past.
The Tortoise and the Mathematician: A Tale of Geometry
In 2006 scientists first produced a 3D object that is related to the roly-poly toy, tortoises, drones, and Mars. Intrigued?
A Message from Your Genes: Quit Smoking Now!
Need a reason stronger than saving money to finally give up? Giusy Caligiuri reports the latest news on the genetic effects of smoking a cigarette.
Maths, English, Science…Nutrition?
With the ever growing obesity epidemic, Eleanor Marlow investigates the lack of knowledge surrounding nutrition in the average UK adult, and suggests implementing a nutrition class in high school curriculums to fight the obesity epidemic.
One Person’s Dirt is Another Person’s Antibiotic Gold Mine
William Rooney investigates remedies for the looming antibiotic resistance threat.
When Brain Glue Fights Back
Kaitlyn Hair takes a closer look at glial brain cells and their emerging “Jekyll and Hyde” role in neuroprotection and neurodegeneration.
