Employing “living biobanks” to advance biomedical research
A group of seasoned experts from the International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories explain the notion of employing “living biobanks” to advance the field of biomedical research.
Scientists create global maps to stop mosquito-borne diseases
Researchers at The University of Oxford have created the most accurate global distribution maps to date for mosquito-borne diseases such as Dengue and Zika, to help stop these diseases.
New drugs could stop ovarian cancer
Researchers at The University of Manchester have shown that a new class of drugs are able to stop ovarian cancer cells growing.
Insights into the mechanisms of primary brain tumour invasion
Thomas Daubon, Clotilde Billottet and Andreas Bikfalvi at the Angiogenesis and Tumor Microenvironment-INSERM U1029, Université Bordeaux provide insights into the mechanisms of primary brain tumour invasion.
TB research discovery could now save over 10,000 lives
Around 1 in 15 people affected by Tuberculosis (TB) are likely to get the treatable fungal infection Aspergillosis, according to TB research by The University of Manchester and Gulu Referral Hospital, Uganda.
IVF baby birthweight has increased by 200g
University of Manchester scientists found that babies born by In Vitro Fertilisation at St Mary’s Hospital in Manchester have increased in birthweight by nearly 200g over the past 25 years.
Research on cardiovascular disease and the link with noise
Thomas Münzel MD, Omar Hahad PhD and Andreas Daiber PhD discuss the link between noise and cardiovascular disease, in this report about their research in the field.
Polder project: Coastal zone of Bangladesh
Professor Robert Aiken discusses work on food networks in this report, specifically the Polder project.
Home chemical pollutants harm fertility of men and dogs
The University of Nottingham suggests that environmental contaminants found in the home and diet have the same adverse effects on male fertility in both humans and in domestic dogs.
UK to face dangerous solar wind and find Earth-like planets
New £7 million funding will ensure UK scientists play a leading role in a new space weather mission and finding Earth-like planets, Science Minister Chris Skidmore announced on the first day of British Science Week.
‘No deal’ Brexit could put 20% of UK jobs at risk
The Government needs to avoid a hard Brexit to protect UK jobs at risk and ensure that leaving the EU does not disproportionately hurt weaker regions of the UK, experts have warned.
New parents face six years of disrupted sleep
The University of Warwick found that the birth of a child has drastic short-term effects on new mothers’ sleep, particularly during the first three months after birth for new parents.
Violent video games are not connected to teenage aggression
Researchers at the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford, have found no relationship between aggressive behaviour in teenagers and the amount of time spent playing violent video games.
Science and innovation: Vital for the future of Europe
Carlos Moedas, Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation believes that science and innovation are vital for the future of Europe, more of which is detailed here.
Research and science: Life insurance for Europe in an era of globalisation
Dr Paul Rübig MEP from the Scientific Committee of the European Parliament (STOA) states the case for research and science as forms of life insurance for Europe in an era of globalisation.
Industrial, trade and investment cooperation: A new era for the EU and Japan
Masanori Osumi, Japan-side General Manager and Philippe de Taxis du Poët, EU-side General Manager of the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, explain why a new era begins now when it comes to promoting industrial, trade and investment cooperation between the EU and Japan.
Theories underpinning psychological practice ‘wrong’
A computer game devised by University of Manchester psychologists has called into question the theories which have been used for over a century, suggesting psychological practice has been wrong.
Skype hypnotherapy as an effective treatment for IBS
The University of Manchester has found that Skype hypnotherapy is an effective treatment for people with severe irritable bowel syndrome.
Genetic link to leukaemia in children with Down’s syndrome
Researchers at the University of Oxford have found that there is a gene link to leukaemia, already present in children with Down's syndrome.
The European Research Area (ERA) in Austria: The mirror has two faces
Christian Naczinsky from the Austrian Ministry of Education, Science and Research explains his stance on the European Research Area (ERA) in Austria.