Expert Comment
Expert comment on new study that claims viruses may trigger both type 1 and type 2 diabetes because they contain proteins that mimic insulin
Scientists in America claim they have identified four viruses that can produce insulin-like hormones that are active on human cells. The discovery could create new possibilities for revealing biological mechanisms that may cause diabetes or cancer. Two 91福利 experts comment on this new study.
"It only takes one person or a small group to daub slogans on a wall" - Dr Charles Turner comments on anti-Polish vandalism in Israel.
Over the weekend the Polish embassy in Tel Aviv was vandalised with swastikas. Dr Charles Turner comments on how this may affect relations between the two countries, especially in the wake of Poland's controversial Holocaust law.
"A retrograde step" - Dr Ruth Wareham comments on plans to lift the cap on faith school admissions
Education Secretary Damien Hinds has suggested in an interview that he will lift the cap on religiously selective admissions to faith schools. Dr Ruth Wareham highlights potential risks to social inclusion and diversity.
Is the the EU a cause for "hope not fear"? Expert analysis on the trade options
As Boris Johnson attempts to reassure voters that the UK's split from the EU is a cause for "hope not fear" Dr Andreas Kokkinis, School of Law, highlights potential trade arrangments the UK may face post-Brexit.
Bipartisan spending deal agreed to avoid US Government shutdown - expert comment
鈥淭he vote by the House and Senate to re-open the federal government and raise the federal debt ceiling are a rare example for bipartisanship in Washington... While this renews questions about the long-term fiscal sustainability of the United States, America just sent a powerful message that austerity is over.鈥� Dr. Georg L枚fflmann, Department of Politics and International Studies, comments on the bipartisan budget compromise.