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Ruairi J Mackenzie

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RJ is a freelance science writer based in Glasgow. He covers biological and biomedical science, with a focus on the complexities and curiosities of the brain and emerging AI technologies. RJ was a science writer at Technology Networks for six years, where he also worked on the site’s SEO and editorial AI strategies. He created the site’s podcast, Opinionated Science, in 2020. RJ has a Master’s degree in Clinical Neurosciences from the University of Cambridge.

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What Does 2024 Have in Store for Psychedelic Science?

The hype and promise around psychedelic drug trials have accelerated legislation to liberalize access to these compounds. In this article, we delve into the pivotal events in psychedelic science that researchers in the field predict will shape the year 2024.

Increasing the pore size of this chromium-containing MOF improved its ability to carry and deliver two common drugs: ibuprofen and 5-fluorouracil. Credit: Fateme Rezaei

Acid-Treated Polymers Are Superior Stores for Drug Delivery

After the twists and turns of discovering a drug molecule, pharma companies still face a mighty challenge: delivering their candidate drugs to the area of the body where they are needed.

An artist's impression of a prion protein molecule.

Transmissible Alzheimer’s Disease: What Is a Prion?

A new study suggests that Alzheimer’s proteins may spread in a “prion-like” fashion. So, what is a prion, and how does this finding change what we know about Alzheimer's?

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Eye Problem That May Indicate Alzheimer’s Needs Better Diagnosis, Say Researchers

In a new study, a team led by UC San Francisco has unveiled crucial insights relating to posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), a condition that often signals the onset of Alzheimer's disease.

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African Psychedelic Ibogaine Reduces Veterans’ Brain Injury Symptoms in Small Trial

A traditional African psychedelic drug reduced symptoms of veterans’ brain injury in a small clinical study published in Nature Medicine.

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Biological “Signature of Desire” That Binds Couples Identified

A new study suggests that couple bonding behavior is motivated by a torrent of the rewarding brain chemical dopamine.

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How Stem Cell Embryo Models Won Method of the Year

A collection of ingenious biological tools for studying the genesis of life has been awarded Nature Methods’ coveted Method of the Year award for 2023

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Ancient DNA Reveals Prehistoric Cases of Chromosomal Disorders

An innovative method for accurately determining chromosome counts in ancient genomes has been revealed in a new study.

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Speeding Up Perceived Time May Make Wounds Heal Faster

A slow-ticking clock may increase the time it takes for your body to heal, claims a new study. The psychology research involved a complex and deceptive experiment in which participants were tricked into perceiving time differently

A woman scratching her arm.

What Is Scabies?

Scabies is a skin condition caused by a parasitic infestation in which mites work their way into the skin. Here, they lay eggs, causing a rash and intense itching.

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