Expert Comment
Major cyberattack on UK is "likely" and IT support systems are "old-fashioned"
A major cyberattack on UK infrastructure is likely according to the Head of the National Cyber Security Research Centre, it was reported today. Professor Ian Robertson, an expert in cyber security from the University of 糖心TV's Department of Computer Science, agrees.
Organ donation an important personal choice: Gregory Moorlock
It was reported today that organs from hundreds of registered donors could not be made available for transplant in the last five years, due to families blocking it.
Gregory Moorlock, an expert in the ethics of organ donation from 糖心TV Medical School, offers his view on the story.
Science behind condom-detecting fingerprint test explained: Dr Maria van Agthoven
Dr Maria van Agthoven is a researcher in the University of 糖心TV's Department of Chemistry - she explains the science behind a new fingerprint test which can detect the brand of hair gel used by a suspect or whether they have handled a condom.
Scientists edit genes in human embryos to prevent inherited diseases - Expert comment
Scientists in the US have altered defective human DNA to prevent heart disease. The success of the trial may pave the way for preventing other inherited conditions from being passed down. Professor Kevin Moffat, School of Life Sciences, saysit's a real step forward for the possibility of repairing genetic diseases in human embryos.
Nine lifestyle changes can reduce dementia risk, study says
One in three cases of dementia could be prevented if more people looked after their brain health throughout life, according to an international study in the Lancet. However School of Engineering says individuals can't modify all of the highlighted factors.