A study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health looks at primary care utilisation for mental health problems. … read more
Scientists comment on the extreme amber and red heat warnings issued by the Met Office for the week beginning 22nd … read more
A study published in Nature looks at base editing and the role of a key gene in embryo development. Dr Helen … read more
A genome editing technique called CRISPR/Cas9 has been used to correct genes in children and adults with conditions like Sickle … read more
Scientists comment on a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Venezuela. Dr Raffaele De Risi, Associate Professor in Civil Engineering, University … read more
A study published in the BMJ assesses the early effects of Australia’s social media ban on adolescents’ social media use. Prof … read more
Scientists comment on France confirming an Ebola case. Prof Paul Hunter, Professor in Medicine, UEA, said: “In any Ebola … read more
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