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Variations in a gene may increase susceptibility to autism

Researchers from Oxford University have discovered a common genetic link to the cause of autism.

Dr John Hood to head US charity

Oxford's outgoing vice-chancellor will head the Robertson Foundation.

Jack Straw talk met with protests

Jack Straw responded to local protests against the new probation centre as he gave a talk to OULC.

Oxford researchers test TB vaccine

A new TB vaccine is being tested in South Africa by Oxford researchers

What’s the point of consciousness?

If humans are able to solve creative problems before being concsiously aware of the solution, what is the point of conscious thought?

Mathematical formula predicts whether love will last

An Oxford University professor has constructed a formula that can calculate whether newly-married couples will divorce

Alzheimer’s influence seen at age 20?

Recent Oxford research suggests it will be possible to diagnose risk of dementia decades before it would manifest. Is this viable, or even helpful?

Jail for youths who attacked student

Two teenagers were jailed yesterday for a total of 16 years for attacking an Oxford student.