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How can we make healthcare equal for everyone

WebProfessor Kevin Fenton is a senior public health expert and infectious disease epidemiologist who has worked in various public health executive leadership …

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How does the environment affect your DNA

WebPollutants and hormones. Chemical pollutants can increase the accessibility of DNA, causing an increased risk of cancer and inflammation across the body. …

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What is serotonin

WebSerotonin is a neurotransmitter—a small chemical hormone in the brain which is used to pass information between our brain cells. It is also known by names that …

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Combining medicine and design

WebBy combining medicine and design thinking, we can solve problems faced by both patients and clinicians.

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What's going wrong with mental health awareness

WebDespite the recent drive to talk more about mental health, we might be more confused about this topic than ever.

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An Islamic perspective on mental health Royal Institution

WebWith profound expertise in Islamic and medical sciences, this talk explores how Islamic traditions and principles can play a pivotal role in addressing the multifaceted challenges …

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GMOs: good or bad

WebGMO is the common term used to describe an organism (including plants and animals) in which DNA has been modified to include some desirable traits. This might be …

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What is dopamine

WebDopamine is one of the many chemicals used for communication between your brain cells – it is a neurotransmitter – and is responsible for many different …

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Sir Jonathan Van-Tam Royal Institution

WebHe was editor-in-chief of the journal Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses from 2014 to 2017. He was awarded an MBE in 1998, and was knighted in the 2022 New Years …

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Upcoming science talks

WebFind the perfect gift for yourself, for the science enthusiast in your life, or for the science enthusiast of the future with our science-themed clothing and accessories. Discover …

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About Going viral: How Covid changed science forever

WebIn the 2021 CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the Royal Institution, Jonathan Van-Tam will be joined by expert British scientists who all played vital roles in the Covid-19 pandemic, to …

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10 must-visit small science museums in London

WebHere are our recommendations for smaller, not-so-hidden gem museums and galleries in London, all about science, technology, engineering and mathematics. 1. …

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The impact of electricity on climate change Royal Institution

WebIn order to generate electricity, we burn fossil fuels, which release greenhouse gasses into the environment. These greenhouse gasses, mainly including carbon dioxide, make the …

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Ultra-processed people: The harsh reality of ultra-processed food

WebUltra Processed Food (UPF) now makes up 60% of the average diet in the UK and USA. It is highly processed, highly addictive, and largely unhealthy. Join award-winning …

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Ri Trustees appoint Professor Sarah Harper as Director

WebThe Trustees of the Royal Institution of Great Britain (Ri), which has been at the forefront of public engagement with science since 1799, have appointed Professor Sarah Harper to …

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Going viral: How Covid changed science forever

WebLecture 1 – The invisible enemy. Jonathan Van-Tam dives into the micro-world of viruses, revealing how these invisible invaders can infect our bodies, and how a …

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Going viral: How Covid changed science forever Royal Institution

WebIn the 2021 CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the Royal Institution, Jonathan Van-Tam was joined by expert British scientists who all played vital roles in the Covid-19 pandemic, to …

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