Tick Doc? Protein in tick saliva could ease chronic pain and itching
A collaboration including Durham University has discovered a protein in tick saliva that could treat chronic pain without the side effects of opioids.
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Michelle Leung
Man’s, not nature’s, best friend? Dog waste linked to reduced biodiversity
Research suggests that overfertilisation from dogs’ faeces and urine can damage ecosystems.
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Regrets: the miserable and the magical
“You don’t need to forget in order to move on.” Michelle Leung offers a positive perspective on regret and how we should learn from it.
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Red thread
‘red thread around our slender wrists’ Michelle Leung’s romantic poetry delves into the East Asian myth of the red string of fate to understand the concept of soulmates.
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Podcast review: Reign with Josh Smith
“Josh Smith provides the perfect combination of humour and inspiration.” Michelle Leung recommends Smith’s podcast as a source of inspiration, laughter and comfort.
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Durham research: even negative music can trigger positive memories
Michelle Leung explains the results of new Durham research which suggests that even negative music can evoke powerful positive memories.
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A letter to my future self
“Why should a younger version of you give advice to a future you who will know so much more?”: Michelle Leung reflects on the past year and considers what is in store for the year ahead.
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Oh, Robin!
Say goodbye to the Christmas season with this enchanting poem by Michelle Leung, inspired by a love affair of Emily Dickinson’s.
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A heartbreak like never before
“What is grief if not love persevering?” Michelle Leung discusses coming to terms with grief after losing both of her parents to Covid-19.
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