Modern techniques in DNA sequencing are becoming increasingly advanced. Wasim Askar looks at how DNA tests are used by states, companies, and people.

The EU has announced plans to implement lie detectors at its busiest borders, but is the science behind lie detection really infallible?

Tom Allen looks at antibiotics, and if it is time to reform the way in which we use them

Research at the University of Manchester has linked socioeconomic deprivation to the divide in early deaths between the North and South of England

Research from academics at the University of Manchester has linked the treatment of age-related cognitive decline with aiding vision and hearing

As part of the Manchester Science Festival, a court-room style debate occurred with, the two topics for discussion being artificial intelligence and superbugs

In recent years, the number of university students affected by mental health seems to be a figure that just keeps rising. A recent study by the World Health Organisation reported that 1 in 3 freshers experience symptoms of mental health disorders. Furthermore, a fifth of 16-24 year olds are thought to experience anxiety or depression. […]

A study published by the University reveals the high correlation between an unnatural death rate and being recently discharged from mental patient care

The placebo effect has been known and studied for decades. This panel discussion dissects placebo in the arts, in research and now it is studied for its implications as a legitimate medicine in the future.

The internationally renowned performance company, Clod Ensemble, blur the boundaries of art and science, and explore the power of the placebo in their latest production

Experts in laser physics, cancer therapy and genetic manipulation of viruses have been rewarded for their respective discoveries in physics, medicine and physiology and chemistry

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association looks at the negative impact of burn-out of Doctors. The research found that increasing demand on healthcare professionals is having devastating effects on the patient care, satisfaction, and future careers of many healthcare professionals. Receiving funding from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), […]

Potential solutions have been discovered that help to treat tuberculosis (TB), an airborne disease. Tuberculosis is a disease that affects the lungs, and is one of the most prevalent diseases in India and parts of Africa. This disease occurs in approximately 33 per cent of the global population. Science journals report that around 1.6 million […]

Research suggests that asthma treatments can be improved by considering what time it is

Ellie Martin speaks to Manchester Outreach Medics about the work they do with aspiring medicine students