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In this edition: The nocebo effect of statins, the latest on Imperial\\u2019s COVID-19 vaccine and a former PM talks pandemic.

News: Gut problems linked to depression, and a new test for Chagas disease \\u2013 We find how people with inflammatory bowel conditions are often diagnosed with depression before their bowel diagnosis, and discover a new test that can differentiate between the different strains of Chagas disease.

The nocebo effect of statins \\u2013 We learn from Dr James Howard about his study that found some people report side effects whether they are taking statins or just placebo pills, showing the startling \\u2018nocebo effect\\u2019 that can stop people taking vital medicines despite doing them no harm.

The state of COVID-19 vaccines \\u2013 We speak to Professor Robin Shattock, who is leading Imperial\\u2019s vaccine effort, about the current state of play and how he feels about anti-vaccine sentiments.

Neil Ferguson and Tony Blair talk pandemic \\u2013 The Director of Imperial\\u2019s J-IDEA institute, Professor Neil Ferguson, talks to former PM Tony Blair about the scientific and political response to the pandemic.

You can watch the full interview on the J-IDEA YouTube channel.