Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
unlock the puzzle of no Zika virus outbreaks in Asia
Although 80% of the ZIKV infections are asymptomatic, the low incidence of ZIKV cases and very few ZIKV-associated microcephaly cases documented in the region remain poorly explained, considering the circulation of ZIKV in SEAsia for decades.
Challenging the gold standard: Transdiagnostic cognitive behavioural therapy is just as effective as disorder-specific therapy
We show that transdiagnostic cognitive behavioural therapy is a comprehensive, scalable, cost-efficient treatment that is highly effective in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety in patients with emotional disorders. It should be a firm fixture in psychotherapy training and patient care.
Buruli ulcer transmission and the philosophy of science
Buruli ulcer is a 'flesh-eating' bacterial infection of skin and soft tissue. Since the discovery in the 1940s of the causative agent Mycobacterium ulcerans, scientists have puzzled over how the infection is spread from the environment to humans.
