Review of BBC Documentary “False Hope? Alternative Cancer Cures” – Ellie McFarlane

A BBC documentary, by journalist Layla Wright, explores the false hope given to many cancer patients by ‘alternative clinics’ offering alternative treatments to chemotherapy including a strict diet. Sean Walsh was 17 when he was first diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma, a form of cancer that develops in the lymphatic system. He battled through a gruelling Read more about Review of BBC Documentary “False Hope? Alternative Cancer Cures” – Ellie McFarlane[…]

A Review of ‘Rob Burrow: My Year with MND’ – Olivia Hesketh

Rob Burrow is a national legend in the world of rugby league; he played 17 seasons for Leeds Rhinos, represented his country and was renowned for his small stature and ability to dart around a pitch. Now, just two years after his retirement from the sport he is battling the devastating Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Read more about A Review of ‘Rob Burrow: My Year with MND’ – Olivia Hesketh[…]

Do you trust your doctor? – Georgia Gray

Disclaimer: the opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author. Most people would answer ‘yes’. We trust our physicians because they have experienced years and years, a large portion of their lives, perhaps, in education, and hours upon hours of gruelling training. We trust them to make decisions with us – the Read more about Do you trust your doctor? – Georgia Gray[…]

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks: Book Review – Thora Paul

Black Lives Matter In the current times amidst the pandemic, adapting to the new way of life and the murder of George Floyd I think it is important to celebrate the accomplishments of Black scientists and people of minority backgrounds as well as those of other races. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks I always Read more about The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks: Book Review – Thora Paul[…]

BIOL211- Module Overview – Roisin Weaver

Lecture breakdown BIOL211: Cell Biology is one of the compulsory modules you will do in the first term of your second year if you are doing Biomedicine, Biomedical Science, Biochemistry and other BLS-based degrees. Based on when I completed this module (18/19), the structure could be divided into 5 sub-topics which were covered across the Read more about BIOL211- Module Overview – Roisin Weaver[…]

2nd year Module Review – BIOL201 Biochemistry

As it’s coming round to the start of third term, it’s the time that we have to start picking our module enrolments for next year. I know some degrees (ie. Biomedical Science) have all compulsory modules for second year, however for people on other schemes like Biological Sciences, it can seem a bit daunting knowing Read more about 2nd year Module Review – BIOL201 Biochemistry[…]

Second-Year Module Review: LEC242 Principles of Biodiversity Conservation

It is without a doubt that LEC242 was one of my favourite modules during second-year. As someone who wishes to pursue a career within this field, naturally I am a little bit biased. Not only would I recommend this module for people who have a keen interest in ecology and conservation, but also for those Read more about Second-Year Module Review: LEC242 Principles of Biodiversity Conservation[…]

The Microcosm Beneath our Feet

It happens to all of us. There’s a piece of coursework, or maybe even several, that you REALLY do not want to do. You keep putting it off – “ah I’ve got two weeks to do it, that’s ages!” or “meh, I’ll do it the weekend”. Then comes Saturday afternoon, you’re exhausted from the week, Read more about The Microcosm Beneath our Feet[…]