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paving the way to net zero
New year, new me…? But it is never going to be a new year, a new planet… So why are we treating it like that? Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions are a core driver of climate change and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero has become common knowledge (1).…
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How Covid-19 changed clinical research
What could you do differently? In 2020 Covid-19 made a global appearance and with that came national lockdowns, borders closed, planes were land bound and people were home bound. Since 2020 there has been a global shift in behaviours, the economy, medical practice and clinical research (1). When the world came to a pause, so…
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Bacteria aren’t all bad!
If you had a freeway billboard, what would it say? If I had a freeway billboard it would probably say ‘BACTERIA AREN’T ALL BAD’. Yes you read that right! Bacteria are actually vital for host protection and immune system development (1). Have you heard of the human microbiome? You may have heard of the gut…
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The importance of history in science and innovation
Do you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why? As a biology student I would have to say I certainly think more about the future than the past. Science innovation is constantly looking forward, discovering new methods, using new technology and always on the look out for new ideas. But it…
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Creative blocks
What are your biggest challenges? One of the biggest challenges I have faced has been creativity blocks when setting up my podcast All Things Biology on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/0h3A2BsXVSgU9qsmOxXLiu?si=3E1h9KdrQMefTgHOBRayig Writing comes relatively natural to me and I really enjoy writing and creating content but one of the greatest challenges for many people who enjoy creating, whether…
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How to reduce stress: backed by biology
What could you do less of? When prompted with this question the first thing that pops into my mind is… stress! Being a final year Biological Sciences student with a plethora of deadlines coming up, managing stress is vital to promote productivity and well-being. Just a simple Google search on how to reduce stress generates…
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wild animals: surveying bats
Do you ever see wild animals? But aren’t wild animals hidden everywhere? The biological definition of an animal is that they are eukaryotic multicellular organisms of the biological kingdom Animalia. Kingdoms are a taxonomic rank used to organise living organisms based on any shared characteristics they might have. So what constitutes a wild animal? I…
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Should you be walking or running?
How often do you walk or run? I do a mixture of walking and running each week but I am often unsure about which one is more beneficial for me. Let’s use biology to compare walking and running! Both walking and running provide many benefits to the human body such as increasing cardiovascular fitness, strengthening…
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How to be a good leader: biology backed
Do you see yourself as a leader? “Research has shown that leaders and followers minds become interlinked- fused into a single system” Harvard business review (1) But what makes a good leader? Could biology help us understand leader-follower dynamics? Before looking into this further let’s define what leadership is. Burak and colleagues define leadership as…
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How to relax: backed by biology
What are you doing this evening? I think every person at some point has found it almost impossible to relax in the evening. Maybe it’s after a long day of stress and you’re struggling to put the anxieties of the day behind you or maybe its the opposite and your day was so packed full…
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