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The science behind the South Korea COVID-19 strategy
Jongeun You explains how the South Korea COVID-19 strategy flattened the curve, without destroying the economy.
Does American voting behaviour prioritise loyalty or democracy?
With the 2020 Election looming, Yale researchers investigate how American voting behaviour is impacted by undemocratic acts from candidates.
Trans and gender-diverse individuals more likely to be autistic
The Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge found that trans and gender diverse adults are three to six times more likely to be diagnosed as autistic.
Alzheimer’s disease: Incurable but preventable?
Jonathan Baker of, GBS Clinic, sheds light on the current extent of our knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease.
UK test and trace system not ready for schools to reopen
Researchers say the UK test and trace system needs to improve in four weeks, to prevent a two-times larger COVID second wave.
21 drugs that could help to treat COVID-19
A study recently identified 21 existing drugs that could improve the effect of remdesivir.
The challenges of COVID-19 human infection trials
Professor Martin Michaelis and Dr Mark Wass, School of Biosciences at University of Kent, explain the long and infamous history of human infection trials.
How is contemporary Black activism reshaping itself?
Dr Monia Dal Checco, specialist in contemporary African American literature, discusses the power of contemporary Black activism via #BlackLivesMatter.
Natural ingredients that help with diabetes
Mina Khan, Pharmacist, explores what naturally occurring ingredients are clinically associated with lowering blood sugar.
Combined exit strategy will help Europe stop COVID second-wave
The University of Southampton found that European countries should lift lockdown in synchronisation, to prevent a COVID second wave.
Lockdown reduces air pollution by 54% in 5 Indian cities
The Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) found that lockdown reduced air pollution in Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
Life-threatening blood clots in COVID-19 patients
New research shows a link between COVID-19 and lower extremity arterial thrombosis, aka life-threatening blood clots.
Blood iron levels could be the reason behind slow ageing
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh and Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing identify blood iron levels as an ageing factor.
Providing specialist adult care in a post-COVID world
John Whitehead, CEO of Exemplar Health Care, discusses specialist adult care and how to continue delivering post-COVID.
What impact has lockdown had on mental health in the UK?
According to research undertaken by mental health charity, Mind, the UK's mental health has deteriorated during lockdown.
Can nanoparticles change lung cancer treatment?
A promising idea for lung cancer treatment has been developed by researchers at Lund University.
New rule: Face masks will be mandatory for all shops
Health Secretary Matt Hancock today (14 July) confirmed that wearing face masks will be mandatory in all shops after 24 July.
Asia Analysis – July 2020
The latest Asia Analysis edition sheds light on some of the most important policy issues sweeping across the region of Asia.
COVID-19 research: Racial justice in UK policy-making will help economy
New COVID-19 research asks UK to protect BAME and migrant groups from the economic impact of the pandemic, as they will be hit hardest.
Chronic pain diseases and medical cannabis
Janosch Kratz discusses the importance of medical cannabis for chronic pain diseases.