By Chloe Brady Throughout pregnancy, the fetus (consisting of both maternal and paternal genes), must evade the maternal immune system. For this reason, the fetus has been previously described as the most successful organ transplant, tolerated by the mother for around 40 weeks. In the 1950s, biologist Sir Peter Medawar first recognised that pregnancy is … Continue reading The human placenta: the most successful organ transplant
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What to expect when you’re expecting during the COVID-19 Pandemic?
By Lucy Hulme When the UK went into lockdown in March 2020, the government introduced novel social distancing measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. These new measures emphasised the stay-at-home order. However, maternity care is one of many health services that cannot be wholly delivered online. Maternity care had to adapt. The new social … Continue reading What to expect when you’re expecting during the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Dandruff: more than just an itch
BY SUSAN LIMBU Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash Dandruff is a common scalp condition that affects people of all ages and ethnicities, with more than half of the world’s population suffering from the condition at some point in their lifetime. Whilst some consider dandruff as just an itchy and annoying ailment that occurs once … Continue reading Dandruff: more than just an itch
Citizen Science: How your friends and family can get involved?
By Julieta O'Flaherty We tend to think of research as being carried out solely by scientists that have undergone 8+ years of training, working in experimental labs with dangerous chemicals and expensive equipment. Usually far beyond translation to the clinic. Whilst this is fundamental for research and science overall, there are many ways in which … Continue reading Citizen Science: How your friends and family can get involved?
Rare Disease Day
By Rob Harkness The 28th of February is Rare Disease Day, where patients, clinicians, scientists and charities come together to raise awareness of the impact of rare disease conditions on individuals, families and health care services. A rare disease is defined as one which affects fewer than 1 in 2000 people. Many of the ~6000 … Continue reading Rare Disease Day
An ex-military psychologist’s battle against hearing loss
(Photography competition at the end!) By Nadine Mirza with Dr. Dalia Tsimpida Be it air, land, or sea, the military has the highest noise levels of any career out there. Between your rifles, grenades and various other weapons found on a military base, exposure to sound pressure levels of between 103-156 decibels is not unfound. … Continue reading An ex-military psychologist’s battle against hearing loss
The Four Humours of Wellbeing
By Jack Sharpen New Year's Tricks It’s been less than a month and I’ve already broken the sacred oath. Two casual sips into an IPA and dry January, one of my few new year’s resolutions, was over without realising. These promises we swear to ourselves every solar cycle are often inspiring, motivating and (on my … Continue reading The Four Humours of Wellbeing
Development of the placenta and influence on long-term health
By Atalie Scrivener When we think of the placenta (afterbirth), it is easy to imagine a simple connection. A one-way transport system of nutrients from mother to baby. Our focus is often drawn to the developing baby, but lately there has been growing interest in the placenta and the cells that orchestrate its function. After all, … Continue reading Development of the placenta and influence on long-term health
Self-harm and aggression: two sides of the same coin?
By Matina Shafti @MatinaPsy Self-harm and aggression are harmful behaviours that can have severe consequences for both the individual and those around them. These behaviours are prevalent across the world, making it a global health issue. On the surface, it might seem that self-harm and aggression are two completely different behaviours. After all, one is … Continue reading Self-harm and aggression: two sides of the same coin?
Figuring out your Presentation Figures
By Marina Gardasevic@MarinaGNeuro I’m sitting in a theatre, my coat squashed under me, staring up at powerpoint slides. I’m standing in a hot, humid conference room, paper plate in hand, staring at a poster. The person presenting this data is clearly very smart; their work sure looks complicated. They’re talking about Figure 4 now, should … Continue reading Figuring out your Presentation Figures
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