A sense of protection: is the immune system an extension of our minds?
Entering a body is much like entering a country. At the border, agents verify the identity of those seeking to…
Riddles in code; is there a gene for language?
‘I have…’ Words are like genes; on their own they are not very powerful. But apply them with others in…
Richard Owen was a gifted biologist, comparative anatomist and palaeontologist. Today he is best known for coining the word ‘dinosaur’ but his contribution to science deserves much wider recognition.
