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Mind the Plastic: Exploring Microplastics’ Effects on Health

Wherever you are, without turning around or changing your field of vision, count how many plastic objects you see. In my small 50 m2 apartment, I count 46. This little…

Migraine, a Dance of Harmony and Havoc

Take a closer look at the risk factors, onset and progression of migraines, a condition twice as common in women than in men. We will also discuss the unique and…

The Tissue Monster (Lost in Translation ep.5)

Lost in translation is a comic about two researchers, Jargon and Jumble, getting into linguistic miscommunications due to the different meanings attached to certain words in their work life as…

At the Intersection of Sex and Gender: Differences of Sex Development

Sex and gender, two terms that might seem straightforward but are actually very complicated in themselves. This article explores the complexity and intersection of sex and gender in individuals with…

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Sides of Oestrogen

Legal and pharmaceutical developments have hugely enhanced women's reproductive freedom, but concerns persist about the health risks and limitations of typical oestrogen-based contraceptives. From blood clotting to persistent STD transmission,…

Fit for model (Lost in Translation ep.4)

Lost in translation is a comic about two researchers, Jargon and Jumble, getting into linguistic miscommunications due to the different meanings attached to certain words in their work life as…

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