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![A chance observation in a lab at Stanford University has led to the discovery of a novel new method that can convert leukaemia cells into […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NEWSICON2-115x115.png "Stanford Scientists Transform Leukaemia Cells into Harmless Immune Cells")
Stanford Scientists Transform Leukaemia Cells into Harmless Immune Cells
Posted on April 1, 2015 | 1 CommentA chance observation in a lab at Stanford University has led to the discovery of a novel new method that can convert leukaemia cells into […] -
A new genetically engineered protein can inactivate HIV
Posted on February 25, 2015 | No CommentsScientists at the Scripps Research Institute in Florida have shown that a lab-made molecule can provide more protective power against HIV than anything produced naturally […] -
Binge-drinking among young people is falling, statistics show
Posted on February 23, 2015 | No CommentsIn a world where Tesco Value Vodka, Rugby Imbibition Masters, Wetherspoons and Thursday Bridge exists, it may be a bit hard to believe that the […] -
![An imaging study conducted by researchers at the University of California suggests that meditation can help preserve the brain’s grey matter. As lifespans increase and […]](/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/News-image-01-115x115.jpg "Long-Term Meditation may slow Brain Aging")
Long-Term Meditation may slow Brain Aging
Posted on February 15, 2015 | No CommentsAn imaging study conducted by researchers at the University of California suggests that meditation can help preserve the brain’s grey matter. As lifespans increase and […] -
1 in 2 UK people will get cancer, according to new research
Posted on February 8, 2015 | No CommentsA new forecast from Cancer Research UK predicts that half of British people born after 1960 will develop cancer at some point in their lives. The […] -
![Around one in ten Australian children have a food allergy and around three in one hundred are allergic to peanuts. Researcher Mimi Tang blames […]](/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/peanuts-195x110.jpg "Warning : May contain Peanuts !")
Warning : May contain Peanuts !
Posted on February 1, 2015 | No CommentsAround one in ten Australian children have a food allergy and around three in one hundred are allergic to peanuts. Researcher Mimi Tang blames […] -
Stimulation reverses memory and learning deficits in mice
Posted on February 1, 2015 | No CommentsLearning and memory deficits caused by brain lesions in rats have been completely reversed through stimulation of the hypothalamus. The research, conducted by scientists at […] -
Number of People Living with Cancer in the UK Reaches Record High
Posted on January 13, 2015 | 1 CommentA report released by Macmillan Cancer Support last week shows that there will be a record high of 2.5 million people living with cancer in the […] -
Wrap Up warm: the Cold Virus Replicates Better at Cooler Temperatures
Posted on January 13, 2015 | No CommentsYour mother may have been right when she reminded you to don your hat and scarf before heading into the cold. A Yale-led study has […] -
![In the penultimate of a series of seminars on ‘Tackling Challenges of the 21st Century’, Chas Bountra, Professor of Translational Medicine in the Nuffield Department […]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/bang-195x110.png "Oxford Martin Schools: A Talk on the Future of Drug Discovery")
Oxford Martin Schools: A Talk on the Future of Drug Discovery
Posted on January 8, 2015 | No CommentsIn the penultimate of a series of seminars on ‘Tackling Challenges of the 21st Century’, Chas Bountra, Professor of Translational Medicine in the Nuffield Department […] -
![Sir Andrew Dillon, chief executive of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), visited Oxford University to discuss the diverse roles of NICE. […]](/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/bang-blog-e1420555569122.png "Oxford Martin School: Making Decisions with NICE’s Sir Andrew Dillon")
Oxford Martin School: Making Decisions with NICE’s Sir Andrew Dillon
Posted on January 6, 2015 | No CommentsSir Andrew Dillon, chief executive of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), visited Oxford University to discuss the diverse roles of NICE. […] -
Eat Less, Live Longer?
Posted on November 24, 2014 | No CommentsCould controlling your diet lead to a longer life? New research from the NYU Langone Medical Center suggests this may indeed be the case. In […] -
![Since October, the Oxford Martin School has played host to a string of discussions in the seminar series Health in the 21st century: what’s new? Last Thursday, two […]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Social-media-logo-195x110.jpg "Eradicating Hepatitis C and HIV: Leading Scientists Discuss Prospects for Next Ten Years")
Eradicating Hepatitis C and HIV: Leading Scientists Discuss Prospects for Next Ten Years
Posted on November 24, 2014 | 85 CommentsSince October, the Oxford Martin School has played host to a string of discussions in the seminar series Health in the 21st century: what’s new? Last Thursday, two […] -
What Matters When Choosing a Leader?
Posted on November 16, 2014 | No CommentsWhen choosing a leader, it appears that the most intelligent looking candidates are almost always trumped by those who look healthier. This revelation comes from […]
