We’re used to seeing hype around gene discoveries, but this week’s paper-making headline can legitimately be called “big news”.  Yes, the genetics of obesity is gathering column inches again.  Just in time for Christmas dinner.
Britain’s got an appetite for this kind of story (okay, that’s it for the tabloid puns, I promise!). According to the [...]

Festive greetings! I’ll begin with a post that’s just about everything a blog shouldn’t be – old news that’s been commented-on for years. But still, it’s an annual favourite read for me and might just tickle the uninitiated…
If you think that’s scientific rationalism gone mad, then check out the following article on the origins [...]