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Lucky genes can protect obese people from disease

by Imogen Poyntz-Wright

Imogen Poyntz-Wright, online science editor, discusses the identification of lucky genes with regards to obesity in humans

Cutting Edge Technology

by Erica Mannis

Cutting Edge Technology Erica Mannis looks at the 2020 Nobel prize winning discovery on gene editing using the CRISPR-Cas9 system and discusses potential ethical aspects of the discovery CRISPR-Cas9 genetic technology has been at the forefront of scientific news in recent years for its breakthrough in genetic research. However, with its vast applications come worrying […]

A New Origin Story

by Vincent Plant

Online Science Editor Vincent Plant discusses a new study on the origins of the measles virus

Toast to A Shorter Life…

by Science

If you asked the ‘archetypical’ university student what is their favourite type of alcohol, the response would be A LOT (and for a reasonable price, naturally).  Yes, it is undeniably true that alcohol plays a big role in many student’s social lives, whether it be that glass of wine at the end of the day, […]

Athletes Beware

by Leah Crabtree

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive degenerative disease found in the brains of athletes with a history of repetitive brain trauma, has been known to affect sportspeople such as boxers since the 1920s. Repeated traumatic events such as punches lead to the progressive degeneration of brain tissue that can begin years or even decades after […]

A latte for your heart?

by Emma Bessent

Earlier this month, Nature Medicine published a study on inflammasome gene modules which found tenuous but suggestive evidence that coffee could be good for your health, and not just for propelling you through that brutal 8.30am seminar. Sandford University scientists found that expression of a specific set of these modules is closely tied to the […]

Exeter University leading project to combat aquaculture diseases

by Evelyn Iwanek

A new project led by the University of Exeter will combat aquaculture diseases across India, Bangladesh and Malawi. The BBSRC-Newton Fund Project, led by the University of Exeter and the Centre for the Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences has been granted £1.97 million to reduce the impact of major diseases in aquaculture. Disease remains to […]

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