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![Currently, many places in the world have an ageing population. This means there is an increase in the average age of the population and an […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2187905205_158290644d_z-1-115x115.jpg "The Decline of Dementia")
The Decline of Dementia
Posted on February 16, 2016 | No CommentsCurrently, many places in the world have an ageing population. This means there is an increase in the average age of the population and an […] -
![A new technique, devised by scientists working at DESY (German electron synchrotron), could revolutionise crystallography. The research lead by Professor Henry Chapman should allow easier […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/complex-protein-115x115.png "Shining a Light on the Structure of Biomolecules")
Shining a Light on the Structure of Biomolecules
Posted on February 16, 2016 | No CommentsA new technique, devised by scientists working at DESY (German electron synchrotron), could revolutionise crystallography. The research lead by Professor Henry Chapman should allow easier […] -
![A new study has revealed that Henry VIII’s erratic behaviour may have been due to several severe jousting injuries sustained in his youth. The study, […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/jousting-300x199-1-115x115.jpg "Jousting injuries may have been the cause of Henry VIII’s erratic behaviour")
Jousting injuries may have been the cause of Henry VIII’s erratic behaviour
Posted on February 12, 2016 | No CommentsA new study has revealed that Henry VIII’s erratic behaviour may have been due to several severe jousting injuries sustained in his youth. The study, […] -
![Further evidence has been produced to support the theory that Alzheimer’s may be transmissible. A study in Swiss Medical Weekly outlines the results of the autopsies of […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2187905205_158290644d_z-115x115.jpg "New Study Supports “Transmissible Alzheimer’s” Theory")
New Study Supports “Transmissible Alzheimer’s” Theory
Posted on February 11, 2016 | No CommentsFurther evidence has been produced to support the theory that Alzheimer’s may be transmissible. A study in Swiss Medical Weekly outlines the results of the autopsies of […] -
![Elimination of worn out cells extends mice life span. Senescence is the term given to cells which have stopped dividing. It is a natural process […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/13924249304_5ba9f7f228_z-115x115.jpg "So Long Senescence")
So Long Senescence
Posted on February 10, 2016 | No CommentsElimination of worn out cells extends mice life span. Senescence is the term given to cells which have stopped dividing. It is a natural process […] -
![UK scientists have been granted permission by the UK Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) to genetically modify human embryos, the first national regulatory authority […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/human-embryo-editing-640x0-115x115.jpg "World first: license to edit human embryonic cells for fertility research in UK approved")
World first: license to edit human embryonic cells for fertility research in UK approved
Posted on February 9, 2016 | No CommentsUK scientists have been granted permission by the UK Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) to genetically modify human embryos, the first national regulatory authority […] -
![This week saw the global debut of a new kind of farming start-up, Memphis Meats. Claiming that their lab grown meat will reach the market […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Meatball-1-115x115.png "Bringing Home the Synthetic Bacon: Lab-Grown Meat to Hit Market Within Five Years")
Bringing Home the Synthetic Bacon: Lab-Grown Meat to Hit Market Within Five Years
Posted on February 8, 2016 | No CommentsThis week saw the global debut of a new kind of farming start-up, Memphis Meats. Claiming that their lab grown meat will reach the market […] -
![A desire to eat sugary foods is something familiar to many of us but new research conducted by Yale University found that the reason sugar […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Sugar_cubes-115x115.jpg "Craving sugar? New research reveals why our brains seek the next hit")
Craving sugar? New research reveals why our brains seek the next hit
Posted on February 5, 2016 | No CommentsA desire to eat sugary foods is something familiar to many of us but new research conducted by Yale University found that the reason sugar […] -
![In a surprising rebellion against centuries of incontrovertible scientific proof, rapper B.o.B. has taken to Twitter to reveal that the Earth is not spherical but […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/maxresdefault-115x115.jpg "Once You Go Flat You Never Go Back")
Once You Go Flat You Never Go Back
Posted on February 4, 2016 | No CommentsIn a surprising rebellion against centuries of incontrovertible scientific proof, rapper B.o.B. has taken to Twitter to reveal that the Earth is not spherical but […] -
![This week the World Health Organisation has convened an emergency meeting to discuss measures that can be taken against the Zika virus, which is becoming […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/5284040324_95312c33bd_m-115x115.jpg "Spread of Zika Virus is Alarming")
Spread of Zika Virus is Alarming
Posted on February 3, 2016 | No CommentsThis week the World Health Organisation has convened an emergency meeting to discuss measures that can be taken against the Zika virus, which is becoming […] -
![Put down your phone and get some sleep… Why you may ask? Well, this week, in the first study of its kind, a link has […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Sleep-on-it_preview-300x170-115x115.png "Texting at Night May Lead to Lower Grades")
Texting at Night May Lead to Lower Grades
Posted on February 2, 2016 | No CommentsPut down your phone and get some sleep… Why you may ask? Well, this week, in the first study of its kind, a link has […] -
![Hallucinations. Delusions. False beliefs. All of these are characteristic symptoms of the harrowing mental disorder, schizophrenia. Not to be confused with “multiple personality disorder” (as […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Schizophrenia-115x115.jpg "Are We One Step Closer to Conquering Schizophrenia?")
Are We One Step Closer to Conquering Schizophrenia?
Posted on February 1, 2016 | No CommentsHallucinations. Delusions. False beliefs. All of these are characteristic symptoms of the harrowing mental disorder, schizophrenia. Not to be confused with “multiple personality disorder” (as […] -
![A “previously unknown species of dinosaur” may have been discovered at a quarry site near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. The five and half metre long plesiosaur, nicknamed […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/plesiosaur_3557202b-115x115.jpg "New Species of Plesiosaur May Have Been Discovered")
New Species of Plesiosaur May Have Been Discovered
Posted on January 31, 2016 | No CommentsA “previously unknown species of dinosaur” may have been discovered at a quarry site near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. The five and half metre long plesiosaur, nicknamed […] -
![Antibiotics are one of the most precious resources in modern medicine. Yet, the fear of a post-antibiotic era is looming over the scientific community. Discovery […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/1.-Bacteria-115x115.jpg "Antibiotic Resistance – A Global Problem Needing Global Solutions")
Antibiotic Resistance – A Global Problem Needing Global Solutions
Posted on January 28, 2016 | No CommentsAntibiotics are one of the most precious resources in modern medicine. Yet, the fear of a post-antibiotic era is looming over the scientific community. Discovery […]
