Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Recessive ReNU2 syndrome: highly prevalent and potentially treatable
Genetic variants in a small noncoding gene called RNU2-2 are responsible for the most prevalent known recessive neurodevelopmental disorder. It may also be amongst the disorders amenable to treatment with gene replacement therapy.
“We Went Through It Together”: Reflections on Community Strength in Green Social Prescribing
Our study explored how Green Social Prescribing (GSP) supports wellbeing among ethnically diverse communities. What emerged highlighted the essential role of trusted community organisations in creating safe, culturally attuned spaces for connection and support.
From Transmission to Disability: A Fractional Perspective on HBV Dynamics
Moving beyond classical epidemiological models, this work explores how infectious disease dynamics can be linked to long-term disability outcomes.
PGT-WGS (Preimplantation Genetic Testing with Whole Genome Sequencing) in Malaysia and Singapore
IVF Patients Beware! Profit-driven fertility clinics can readily exploit patients' ignorance and current sociocultural conditions to aggressively market the PGT-WGS platform for IVF genetic testing, even though its therapeutic value in improving IVF success rates is doubtful.
How can we measure the evolution of health research? A data-driven approach across funding systems
We developed a scalable method to classify health research across 26,000+ projects and their publications, combining expert knowledge and machine learning. This allows us to track how funding priorities translate into research outputs across systems and over time.
Why Did I Criticize That AI Paper Featured on the Cover of Nature?
When large models are published as 'scientific achievements,' what are the standards by which we judge them? With this question in mind, I wrote a critical commentary. Today, I want to share with everyone the story behind this article.
Phosphorus: the forgotten element that quietly runs the world
Phosphorus is finite, earthbound, and irreplaceable — yet it remains the most overlooked element in sustainability debates. Here I reflect on a decade of research across Chinese farmlands and European ecosystems, and what this review taught me about a quiet crisis unfolding beneath our feet.
