Zombie cells and the diseases of aging

So called ‘zombie cells ’are cells that have lost the ability to divide, with the cell cycle going into arrest...

Can algorithms develop prejudice?

Prejudice is generally considered to be one of humanity’s fundamental defects. Our negative and unsubstantiated judgment of another person or...

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that damages the cells of the immune system, which weakens the body’s...

Each year approximately 500,000 people die from malaria. Most are children. In fact, by the time you have finished reading...

“Eating fat will make you fat!”, seems obvious doesn’t it? This dietary mantra is deeply and securely enshrined in our...

Wars, climate change, overpopulation, scarce resources – the world is doomed, isn’t it? The late Hans Rosling, professor of International...

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the most predominant mood disorder worldwide. Depression places a huge burden on the individuals affected...

On Tuesday evening a capacity crowd of revellers descended upon Summerhall’s Dissection Room to enjoy a panel discussion on the...

The first panel member to speak at this thought-provoking discussion pointed out early on that on closer examination, the quotation...