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Population projections inform policy formulation across a wide range of areas. While short-term projections are generally reliable, longer-term figures are subject to ever greater uncertainties. This POSTnote examines the sources of these uncertainties and explores projection methods which aim to take them into account.
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This POSTnote examines the use of vaccines and outlines the pros and cons of using vaccination in livestock.
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The use of genetically modified (GM) plants to produce pharmaceutical drugs and vaccines is an emerging technology that offers a low-cost, large-scale alternative to current methods. This POSTnote looks at recent advances in, and the benefits of, the technology, and analyses the associated biosafety and regulatory issues.
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This note summarises how the workplace affects mental health and vice versa.
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This POSTnote summarises the latest research on measuring national wellbeing, its components and causes, and examines some policy implications.
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This note examines the extent of, and risks posed by, drug-resistant TB.
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This POSTnote describes the causes of diabetes and the known risk factors, and examines policy options for diabetes prevention.
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This briefing discusses the role of the Work Capability Assessment and its suitability as a gateway to benefit.
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Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) underpin many aspects of modern living, so for the 10 million disabled people in the UK access to ICT is an important factor in their quality of life. This POSTnote summarises the issues that disabled people face in using ICT and looks at progress towards achieving equivalent access to services for disabled and non-disabled users.
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This POSTnote explores the scientific, regulatory, and ethical issues related to genetic tests sold to consumers.
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Recent technological advances in both diagnostics and therapeutics have the potential to make the treatment of cancer more personalised.
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There is debate surrounding the impact of violent video games on behaviour.
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This POSTnote considers how patent law is applied to biomedical inventions and examines the potential impact on patient access to diagnostic tests and innovation.
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This briefing provides a background to explosive injury, explores developments in mitigation science, and highlights research priorities.
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This note describes current technologies used in livestock breeding, research into future technologies and how the improvement of livestock can contribute towards future food security.
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