Plastics—in particular, microplastics—are among the most pervasive pollutants on the planet, finding their way into the air, water systems and food chains around the world. While the prevalence of microplastics in the ...
Aug 28, 2023
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New antiviral drugs—including COVID treatments—could be developed from previously overlooked substances found in marine plants, University of the West of Scotland (UWS) research has suggested.
Nov 12, 2021
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Oxford University epidemiologist Richard Peto was puzzled by a paradox: If cancer is a function of individual cells going haywire, wouldn't an organism with a lot more cells, say a whale, have a greater chance of getting ...
Aug 28, 2019
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Affecting around 115,000 people in the UK alone, Crohn's Disease is a lifelong condition which sees parts of the digestive system become inflamed. There is no precise cure and causes are believed to vary. But one indicator ...
Jun 17, 2019
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