Dr Kat Arney

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Dr Kat Arney is a London-based freelance science writer and broadcaster, and former Science Communications Manager at Cancer Research UK. Her first book – Herding Hemingway’s Cats: Understanding how our genes work (Bloomsbury Sigma) – is available now.

Medical cannabis: snake oil or health solution?

Cancer, genetics, Women's Health
Orkney cancer gene link testing
One in 100 people who have grandparents from Orkney have a gene variant that causes a higher risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer, a study has found. Published in …
Global Reach, Infection/Disease
Rise in potentially fatal infection due to …
Scientists warn of rise in potentially fatal bacterial infection due to global warming. Continued warming of the climate would see a rise in the number and spread of potentially fatal infections …
Events, Global Reach
INSPIRE 22: South Pole expedition research
INSPIRE 22: Coventry University plays key role in South Pole expedition research: A challenging expedition to the South Pole has given Coventry University researchers the chance to study the effects …
Integrative, Lifestyle, NHS, Uncategorised
What’s the alternative?
What’s the alternative? New research suggests that patients are opting for complementary therapies in preference to prescription painkillers. The results of a new consumer opinion poll*, released as part of …
Video
What do the kidneys do and what …
Kidneys are essential. Kidneys are crucial. Kidneys are vital. Find out what they do and what happens when they stop working properly. Kidney disease doesn’t always have symptoms and signs …

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