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In issue 31, we’re exploring the expanding realm of oncology. From the use of AI in cancer studies, to a story of tragic loss that inspired one scientist’s quest to find a cure, we’re uncovering the latest advances in cancer research and more.

In issue 30 of The Scientific Observer, we’re taking a deep dive into topical issues faced by science and society, from food sustainability and climate change, issues of ethics and integrity in the sharing of scientific research to vaccine mandates.

Issue 29 explores the power of the placebo in psychedelic trials, asking leading experts why this phenomenon occurs and what it means for the future of these drugs in clinical practice.

Issue 26 highlights:
Neurodegeneration: Are We Closer to a Cure, or Still a World Apart?
Time To Say Goodbye to the Traditional BMI
A Recipe for Richer Metabolomics

With 90% of novel drug candidates never reaching the clinic, the need for new and effective therapeutics has never been more pressing. This month’s feature article discusses how rapid developments in AI and automation platforms provide new tools for probing the complexities of biology and accelerating drug development.

This month, we’re confronting the growing popularity of ChatGPT and its potential impact on the foundations of science, asking – is it really the end of the world as we know it?

In this issue, we embark on an investigative journey into the world of “predatory conferences”, and discuss how DNA sequencing can uncover the impact of colonialism and oppression on Native populations. This, and much more, in issue 22 of The Scientific Observer.

In this jam-packed issue of The Scientific Observer, we’re gifting you a deep dive into the past, present and future of science.

This month, The Scientific Observer features a conversation with structural biologist-turned-molecular artist Professor David Goodsell. We also confront recent controversy within the scientific community in our op-ed section, ask #SciTwitter where it's migrating to and celebrate International Day of LGBTQIA+ People in STEM 2022.

Issue 19 of The Scientific Observer, we ask: why are humans so obsessed with aging? Can we make anti-cancer drugs using microbes? How is LSD being tested to treat anxiety? And much more!