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Features
I grew up thinking that if I wasn’t thin enough or smart enough, I was unacceptable. I haven’t rewritten this belief system yet – but at least I’ve recognised its existence
Features
We need to challenge the pressure created by society to look beautiful
Science
Sofia Weiss reviews these not-so-secret diaries of a junior doctor, finding cause both for laughter and reflection
Arts
In times of stress, there can be solace in a literary escape
Science
Sofia Weiss discusses how tumour development seems to be underpinned by mathematics
Science
For the first time, a drug has been shown to suppress the production of the harmful protein in Huntington’s disease
Science
Sofia Weiss investigates the new technology of optogenetics, which is opening new doors to understanding how the brain works
Science
Sofia Weiss looks at how climate change has been implicated in the hurricanes of recent times
Science
Sofia Weiss look at the future of editing embryos, given the advent of the novel technology CRISPR
Features
All forms of disordered eating deserve to be taken seriously, writes Sofia Weiss
Science
Sofia Weiss in conversation with Beverly Glover, Professor of Plant Sciences and Director of Cambridge Botanical Garden
Science
Sofia Weiss investigates how innovations in vaccinology are changing the way we deal with infectious disease
Science
Sofia Weiss discusses how physical principles are transforming our understanding of how cells work
Science
How intelligent data analysis is transforming oncology
Arts
Sofia Weiss discusses how her study of medicine has experienced benefit from an appreciation of art
Features
Following Catalonia’s referendum, Sofia Weiss discusses her identity from another controversial region of Spain
Science
Will Brexit help or hinder health in the UK?
Features
What would you tell your younger self? Sofia Weiss pens an inspiring message for incoming Cambridge students
Science
The interplay between modern physics, technology and medicine is producing the most exciting results yet
Comment: Sofia Weiss
We must build a society in which victims of sexual assault feel able to speak out
The example of Harvey Weinstein proves we still have far to go if we want women to feel comfortable sharing their experiences of harassment and assault