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We need less ‘sickle cell warriors’ and more allies
| Cheryl TelferMaïa WalcottBlack Ballad
Rejecting the epithet “warrior”, Cheryl Telfer describes the pervasive effect sickle cell disease has on her life, and calls for more people to donate blood to help sicklers.
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Taking the piss
| Kevin CroweSteven Pocock
Council cuts have created public-toilet deserts across the UK, limiting journeys and days out for people whose medical conditions mean toilet access is essential. Campaigner Kevin Crowe highlights the issues.
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The shape of thought
| Richard WingateSteven Pocock
Santiago Ramón y Cajal’s description of the moment in 1887 when he saw a brain cell for the first time never fails to move neuroscientist Richard Wingate to tears. Here he captures that enduring sense of wonder.
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Chemical highs and psychedelic research
| Kate WilkinsonLaurindo Feliciano
Could recreational drugs make you happy? Kate Wilkinson explores why keen clubber Simon believes taking psychedelics has helped him develop as a person.