Theories behind rare blood clots related to COVID-19 vaccines – Karolina Bentkowska

AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson are two amongst many vaccines which have been accepted for immunisation against SARS-CoV-2 (coronavirus) – the virus causing the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite passing all clinical trials and being approved for emergency use to halt the spread of coronavirus, these vaccines have recently made headlines due to their possible link to rare cases of blood clots, some of which were fatal. When the correlation was first suspected for the Read more about Theories behind rare blood clots related to COVID-19 vaccines – Karolina Bentkowska[…]

Theories behind rare blood clots related to COVID-19 vaccines – Karolina Bentkowska

AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson are two amongst many vaccines which have been accepted for immunisation against SARS-CoV-2 (coronavirus) – the virus causing the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite passing all clinical trials and being approved for emergency use to halt the spread of coronavirus, these vaccines have recently made headlines due to their possible link to Read more about Theories behind rare blood clots related to COVID-19 vaccines – Karolina Bentkowska[…]

2021 in Science… so far – Olivia Hesketh

At the moment, it seems like our lives are dominated by constant mentions of social distancing and coronavirus case numbers. This is inevitable considering the fact that we are living through a pandemic. But coronavirus aside, 2021 so far has brought many fascinating and promising scientific developments of which we don’t tend to see reported Read more about 2021 in Science… so far – Olivia Hesketh[…]

Reinventing the Tyre: using new materials to prevent pollution – Amelia Doran

Tyres are generating tiny microplastics which can be blown to remote, ice-covered areas across the globe and enter the ocean. These particles are increasing the melting speed of these areas of the ice, contributing to rising sea levels and ocean pollution. CarbonX, based in the Netherlands, thinks the solution lies in using their novel carbon material to improve Read more about Reinventing the Tyre: using new materials to prevent pollution – Amelia Doran[…]

The implications of living with Rheumatoid Arthritis as a young adult – Lenka Gallego

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by an impairment of your immune system which attacks the healthy synovial lining found in between the joints. This often presents itself with inflammation which causes joint pain and stiffness. It affects both sides of the body with a similar pattern and normally affects the small Read more about The implications of living with Rheumatoid Arthritis as a young adult – Lenka Gallego[…]

Thoughts of a CoVID-19 expert

As the UK enters the fourth week of lockdown, CoVID-19 is at the centre of every news article. Leading the way with his expertise, Lancaster University’s Dr. Muhammad Munir has been interviewed by countless news channels, using his research on coronaviruses to help inform the general public on this outbreak. Wanting to celebrate the scientific Read more about Thoughts of a CoVID-19 expert[…]

A brief introduction to understanding genetic testing and its benefits for the NHS – Lauryn Buckley-Benbow

Genetics is the basis for all living things. It is the foundation and building blocks that produce an organism. The genetics of a person can tell scientists about how they function, their likelihood of developing a disease and how the individual could respond to different drugs. Whole genome sequencing and genetic analysis is being used Read more about A brief introduction to understanding genetic testing and its benefits for the NHS – Lauryn Buckley-Benbow[…]

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[…]

An interview with the founder of Defying Dementia, Dr Penny Foulds

Dementia describes a set of symptoms, e.g. memory loss or difficulties with thinking, that arise when the brain is harmed by neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease1. With an ageing population, dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, recently overtook heart disease as the leading cause of death in England and Wales, so the research and development of Read more about An interview with the founder of Defying Dementia, Dr Penny Foulds[…]

I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here!

Lancaster University’s very own Craig O’Hare recently took part and won Organs Zone’s ‘I’m a Scientist, Get me out here’ competition! *Woo hoo* The competition aims to bridge the gap between students and real scientists, give young people a voice and teaches them about science and scientists in a fun, engaging and memorable way. Over Read more about I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here![…]