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UK Biobank records listed for sale in China: why open data might be the answer

Stop trying to protect health data. Start controlling how it’s used.

28.04.2026 20

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Simon Kolstoe

Alzheimer’s drugs offer little benefit, major review finds – and the reasons go deeper than the science

Alzheimer’s research shows what happens when funding pressures and vested interests corrupt the pursuit of scientific truth.

21.04.2026 20

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Simon Kolstoe

Scientists should try to repeat more studies, but not those looking for a link between vaccines with autism

Funding replicating research is important, but only when allocated well.

07.04.2025 20

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Simon Kolstoe