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Q&A: George Davey Smith on Children of the 90s

George Davey Smith The Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC), otherwise known as ‘Children of the 90s’, is a large-scale longitudinal study that collects biological, psychological...

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Vive la revolution! Dr David Gems on ageing

Dr David Gems Philosopher of science Thomas Kuhn theorised that paradigm shifts are essential for the progress of science. Dr David Gems from University College London talks us through his group’s...

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The long and the short of it: how gene length could influence our emotions

Prof. Elaine Fox What causes mental illnesses such as anxiety disorder or depression? Are some people more likely to develop these conditions than others? What is the best way to treat them? These are...

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A window onto Wellcome

'The Treasures of Henry Wellcome' window installation Beaded turtles, a mechanical vibrator, a shrunken head: it would be difficult to find a more eclectic selection of items than those currently...

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Focus on stroke: My story – Claire

Claire O'Kane Claire O’Kane was just 26 years old when she had a stroke. She and her mum, Ann, talk about their experiences, six years on. As told to Penny Bailey. Claire: I was 26 when I had my...

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Q&A: Vicky Robinson – answering a difficult question with the 3Rs

A researcher handling a mouse.  The use of animals in research is one of the most difficult and emotive ethical dilemmas confronting the life sciences. Few of us are comfortable with the thought, but,...

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Q&A: Dr Mayada Elsabbagh on the Autism Research Training Program

Dr Mayada Elsabbagh Interested in the ‘common ground’ bringing together researchers and the communities in which their findings can have an impact, Dr Mayada Elsabbagh from McGill university, Canada,...

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Career stories: Alexis Gilbert, graduate trainee

Alexis Gilbert. Credit: Wellcome Images In the run up to A-level and GCSE results days, we’re publishing a series of Q&A case studies from our Big Picture issue on Careers with Biology.  Alexis...

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Career stories: James Peto, Senior Curator, Wellcome Collection

James Peto. Credit: Wellcome Images In the run up to A-level and GCSE results days, we’re publishing a series of Q&A case studies from our Big Picture issue on Careers with Biology.  James Peto is...

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Career stories: Alyson Fox, Head of Grants Management

Alyson Fox. Credit: Wellcome Images In the run up to A-level and GCSE results days, we’re publishing a series of Q&A case studies from our Big Picture issue on Careers with Biology.  At school, the...

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Career stories: Louise Fellingham, Management Accountant

Louise Fellingham In the run up to A-level and GCSE results days, we’re publishing a series of Q&A case studies from our Big Picture issue on Careers with Biology. Louise Fellingham took science A...

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Career stories: Jen Middleton, Media Officer

Jen Middleton. Credit: Wellcome Images In the run up to A-level and GCSE results days, we’re publishing a series of Q&A case studies from our Big Picture issue on Careers with Biology.  How does...

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Career stories: Marta Tufet, International Activities Adviser

Marta Tufet In the run up to A-level and GCSE results days, we’re publishing a series of Q&A case studies from our Big Picture issue on Careers with Biology.  After her science PhD, Marta Tufet was...

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Q&A: Cesar Victora – 30 years of Brazil cohort studies

Birth cohort studies follow large numbers of people from birth, collecting information on the health, environmental and socio-economic factors that may affect their long-term health outcomes and human...

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Meet the Fellow: Q&A with Professor Roger Kneebone

Professor Roger Kneebone performs live simulations of surgery for the public. He is Professor of Surgical Education at Imperial College London and leads an interdisciplinery team creating unique...

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How I write about science 2013: Tim Radford

Tim Radford The 2013 Wellcome Trust Science Writing Prize in association with the Guardian and the Observer is now open for entries. This year, our blog to accompany the prize talks to some top science...

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How I write about science 2013: Jo Marchant

Jo Marchant The 2013 Wellcome Trust Science Writing Prize in association with the Guardian and The Observer Newspapers is now open for entries. This year, our annual blog series to accompany the prize...

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How I write about science 2013: Roger Highfield

Roger Highfield The 2013 Wellcome Trust Science Writing Prize in association with the Guardian and The Observer Newspapers is now open for entries. This year, our annual blog series to accompany the...

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How I write about science 2013: Penny Bailey

Penny Bailey The 2013 Wellcome Trust Science Writing Prize in association with the Guardian and the Observer is now open for entries. This year, our blog to accompany the prize asks some top science...

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How I write about science 2013: Geoff Brumfiel

Geoff Brumfiel The 2013 Wellcome Trust Science Writing Prize in association with the Guardian and the Observer is now open for entries. This year, our blog to accompany the prize asks some top science...

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