Parasite Mind Control Podcast

From zombie ants to suicidal mice that are attracted to cat urine, the world of parasite mind control is full of interesting and disturbing stories. The latest Life Sciences Podcast takes you on a short journey into this weird and wonderful world.

With the help of Faculty scientists Kathryn Else, Sheena Cruickshank, and Mouhammad Shadi Khudr, Greta Santagata provides some fascinating insights into the parasites that are prevalent in our world, often without us even knowing they exist.

It may not be for the squeamish, but if you’re looking for twenty minutes of fascinating science you should listen to the latest Life Sciences Podcast.

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The Derek Yalden Fund

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Congratulations to Professor Nancy Papalopulu for her election to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences.

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Community Open Day

Come along to The Community Open Day - 6th July 2013. It's FREE!

Community Open Day

A Sustainable Future for Manchester.

A series of discussion events exploring the subject in conjunction with Manchester Museum.

CHSTM PhDs

Two fully funded PhDs have become available with CHSTM researchers Dr James Sumner and Dr Jeff Hughes.

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NEW! The latest round of Highlight Research Publications.

E.coli and T.muris

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NEW! Episode 13 of our podcast

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The role that the enteric nervous system plays in our body and how what happens in your guts can affect the rest of your body... including your brain!

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