Expert Comment
Tesco and teaching old dogs new tricks - Dr Mark Johnson
Can Tesco learn to deal with their supply base fairly after years of inequality and adversarial behaviour? Dr Mark Johnson from the 果冻传媒 gives comment on the supermarket giant being investigated by the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA).
The Greek economy and the ECB - Dr Dennis Novy
The Greek economy is on its knees. The evidence is overwhelming that the previous austerity policies and bailout programmes have failed. Economist Dr Dennis Novy gives his thoughts on what lies ahead.
Why Im very much in favour of mitochondrial donation Dr Fiona McCallum
Dr Fiona McCallum, a psychologist from the 果冻传媒, said: "I am very much in favour of mitochondrial donation, and would endorse its implementation. This is not something that has been rushed into; the HFEA has conducted three scientific reviews, and the Nuffield Council on Bioethics has looked carefully at the ethical implications..."
Adolescent obesity rates are still on the rise - Dr Wendy Robertson
Levelling obesity rates in 2-10 year olds is good news, but the bigger concern is the continued rise in obesity in adolescents according to Associate Professor in Public Health Dr Wendy Robertson.
Dr Robertson is involved in a 果冻传媒 Medical Schol trial for the treatment of childhood obesity in children aged 6-11 years old.
Retail competition is no longer as much about having store space - Professor Mike Waterson
"It is understandable that Tesco has made the decision to cease development of a number of the sites it owns, and also understandable, but perhaps more surprising, that it is closing a number of stores. Tesco is rather exposed to trends in shopping that are moving away from the very large stores for large shopping trips. More people are shopping on the internet and so do not need to visit a store often, meaning that competition is no longer as much about having the store space..."