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Gabriel Ferrante

A sandfly on a photographers hand. Sandflies are vectors of the parasitic disease, leishmaniasis.
Science & Tech 

Durham-led Neglected Tropical Diseases Network fights for funding

May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Gabriel Ferrante

The international network, directed by Durham University’s Professor Paul Denny, is seeking new funding to continue its vital research into tropical diseases.

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Food and Drink Indigo Print Edition 

Tastes of Christmas around the world

November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Adeline Zhao, Andreia Tavares-Semedo, Anna Kuptsova, Emma Ghanem, Gabriel Ferrante, Isabel Bartolome

“Christmas Eve was always a time of good food.” Four students discuss their international culinary traditions at Christmastime.

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Durham University students involved in bacteriophage discovery

November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Gabriel Ferrante

Gabriel Ferrante delves into the BrxU enzyme, newly discovered using data from undergraduate labs.

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Red pills positioned to make an inverted red cross.
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Molnupiravir: a key step in the world’s Covid-19 battle?

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Gabriel Ferrante

A new antiviral pill effective against Covid-19 could halve hospitalisations for those at risk, though these findings have not been without controversy.

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Blue painting of a HGV, featuring the White Cliffs of Dover in the background.
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“Running you into the ground”: life as a HGV driver

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Gabriel Ferrante, Victoria Cheng

In light of the ongoing driver shortage, Gabriel Ferrante discusses the difficulties and health implications of working as a HGV driver.

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Indigo Interview Print Edition 

Leaving lockdown – a disabled student’s view

October 14, 2021October 17, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Gabriel Ferrante

“The release from lockdown will determine whether we see more consistent support for disabled students as the new academic year begins.” Gabriel Ferrante speaks to Alex* about the easing of lockdown restrictions on campus.

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