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Freelance science journalist, dad, author of two books, has a writing shed at his allotment. liamdrew.net

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‘Universal vaccine’ protects mice against multiple pathogens An innovative approach supercharges the innate immune system to provide a first line of defence against respiratory infections.

An innovative approach supercharges the innate immune system to provide a first line of defence against respiratory infections.

go.nature.com/4qQncQx

20.02.2026 08:59 👍 63 🔁 26 💬 1 📌 2
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‘Universal vaccine’ protects mice against multiple pathogens An innovative approach supercharges the innate immune system to provide a first line of defence against respiratory infections.

This was a fascinating study to report on - a new vaccine (if it fits that definition) that activates the innate immune system to protect against all tested respiratory diseases - even allergies! ’Universal vaccine’ protects mice against multiple pathogens www.nature.com/articles/d41...

19.02.2026 20:11 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

journalists are workers who deserve to be paid fairly for our labor and I think that far too few consumers of media recognize or even care about this fact

04.02.2026 17:20 👍 3307 🔁 612 💬 54 📌 43

Can in the can…

01.02.2026 13:36 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

The arrests of Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and Jamael Lundy are unacceptable and a clear violation of the Constitution.

This is a dangerous abuse of power that threatens the rights of every single American.

They must be released immediately.

30.01.2026 16:54 👍 15188 🔁 3964 💬 258 📌 89
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What happens when the taps run dry? England is about to find out | Aditya Chakrabortty It’s not just Tunbridge Wells – a country famous around the world for its rain is in danger of self-imposed drought, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

What happens when the taps run dry? England is about to find out | Aditya Chakrabortty

22.01.2026 07:57 👍 46 🔁 23 💬 5 📌 11

Just waiting for a bus - hope the next one’s a winner.

21.01.2026 11:25 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Watched this tonight. Laughed a LOT and cried a bit, possibly in the perfect ratio. Grab yourself a ticket.

20.01.2026 22:09 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

Oh, their truffle crisps…

16.12.2025 22:14 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0

To understand better what makes this such a major step backward, check out our piece on the urgent need to stop mother-to-child transmission of Hep-B, by @liamdrew.bsky.social. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

05.12.2025 21:10 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

I'm so tired of measles.

I'm also tired of people using needle shots on stories like this.

Show what measles looks like.

02.12.2025 04:09 👍 2732 🔁 406 💬 48 📌 17

Even @channel4news.bsky.social opens its budget coverage by asking "What will this do for Labour's position in the polls?"

Polls are not even a good predictor of future elections. They're certainly not a test by which budgets should be measured.

We have to break their cold, dead grip on politics.

26.11.2025 19:15 👍 537 🔁 109 💬 18 📌 4
A glorious selfie with the official MAHA lanyard seconds after I made it past Secret Service screening.

A glorious selfie with the official MAHA lanyard seconds after I made it past Secret Service screening.

About that exclusive, "closed-to-press" MAHA summit last week with RFK and JD Vance: I got in.

Here's what I saw. 🧵 🧪

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

21.11.2025 17:01 👍 820 🔁 318 💬 28 📌 62
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A brain implant that could rival Neuralink's enters clinical trials Neurotechnology company Paradromics will test its device in a trial aimed at safely restoring speech for people with severe motor impairments.

Elon and Neuralink have company -- options and exploring the design space is definitely a good thing. My latest for @nature.com www.nature.com/articles/d41...

20.11.2025 17:26 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Mind-reading devices can now predict preconscious thoughts: is it time to worry? Ethicists say AI-powered advances will threaten the privacy and autonomy of people who use neurotechnology.

Ethicists say AI-powered advances will threaten the privacy and autonomy of people who use mind-reading devices

go.nature.com/4r947us

19.11.2025 10:55 👍 23 🔁 13 💬 0 📌 3
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Mind-reading devices can now predict preconscious thoughts: is it time to worry? Ethicists say AI-powered advances will threaten the privacy and autonomy of people who use neurotechnology.

How will neurotechnologies impact the way we think and behave? And can we keep our thoughts private? My latest look at the ethical challenges posed by brain reading technologies…. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

19.11.2025 14:33 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Huge advance - but still some questions

20.10.2025 16:46 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

If someone unequivocally does the work of a study author (helps design study, analyse data and write the paper) are they ethically obliged to be listed as an official author the study?

18.10.2025 17:19 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Absolutely delighted to have scooped this year’s gong for cancer research reporting.

18.09.2025 10:03 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

At our awards ceremony next week we will find out our winners but until then we will continue to celebrate the finalists! Shortlisted for the Gordon McVie Award for Reporting Cancer Research are @liamdrew.bsky.social @rosietaylorjourno.bsky.social and Clare Wilson 👏

09.09.2025 09:24 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Don’t stop believin’, not even while you…

19.08.2025 19:07 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Ha! Clubbing would be an unusual response..

18.08.2025 12:18 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Paris with my grandmother — Liam Drew READER’S DIGEST Liam Drew takes us along on his Parisian adventure with his grandmother and explores the importance of spending quality time with the people in your life

Very happily in Paris for a few days en famille. Remembering the second time I came, 23-year-old me taking my nan on her first trip abroad… www.liamdrew.net/articles/201...

17.08.2025 18:21 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Faecal transplants can treat some cancers — but probably won’t ever be widely used Gut microbiota could be crucial to the success or failure of immunotherapy. Donated stool might give oncologists a way to tip the balance, but the real excitement lies in what comes next.

My entry - www.nature.com/articles/d41...

15.08.2025 11:12 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I'm absolutely delighted to be shortlisted for The Gordon McVie Award for Reporting Cancer Research.

15.08.2025 11:11 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Careers survey - best work

Hi all, I’m going to be writing an article that looks at when in their careers scientists feel they do their most satisfying work… I’m sure it’ll vary hugely but if you’d like to help provide a starting point please fill in this survey - and please share! survey.alchemer.com/s3/8407348/C...

06.08.2025 19:51 👍 0 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
Careers survey - best work

Hi all, I’m going to be writing an article that looks at when in their careers scientists feel they do their most satisfying work… I’m sure it’ll vary hugely but if you’d like to help provide a starting point please fill in this survey - and please share! survey.alchemer.com/s3/8407348/C...

06.08.2025 19:51 👍 0 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0

Royal Albert Hall for a WiP?

08.07.2025 17:21 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Yes, mind over matter fantasy nonsense. The efforts my relative made to keep waking and moving were desperate… .

06.07.2025 12:57 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I have a loved one with CBD too - it’s been savage. I can imagine someone having odd neurological symptoms and CBD being mooted as a *possible* cause. But my relative was way, way past the point of walking around Cornwall by the time the diagnosis was confidently made. It all stinks.

06.07.2025 12:42 👍 11 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0