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Life Sciences - Business/Economics - 21.12.2009
Seven European Research Council Advanced Grants for UCL
Michael Browne, Head of European Research and Development at UCL said: ?These grants are designed to allow exceptional established research leaders in any field of science, engineering and scholarship to pursue risk-taking, interdisciplinary and pioneering research.
Seven European Research Council Advanced Grants for UCL
History/Archeology - 21.12.2009
High Score for ’Social’ Video Games, Study Finds
As the Beatles Rock Band and Wii Fit top the Christmas charts, new research from the University of Birmingham reveals that social interactions are key to designing a hit video game. - Findings suggest the most important elements of good game design include variety, cohesion, a good social aspect and good user interaction, while bad pricing should be avoided.
High Score for ’Social’ Video Games, Study Finds
As the Beatles Rock Band and Wii Fit top the Christmas charts, new research from the University of Birmingham reveals that social interactions are key to designing a hit video game. - Findings suggest the most important elements of good game design include variety, cohesion, a good social aspect and good user interaction, while bad pricing should be avoided.
Environmental Sciences - Life Sciences - 20.12.2009
UN report highlights Plymouth's climate change research
The University of Plymouth's world-leading ocean acidification research has been highlighted in a United Nations report launched at the end of the Copenhagen Climate Change summit. - 'Scientific Synthesis of the Impacts of Ocean Acidification on Marine Biodiversity', compiled by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity is the most comprehensive overview to date of all existing scientific evidence on ocean acidification - including breakthrough research led by the University of Plymouth’s Jason Hall-Spencer.
UN report highlights Plymouth's climate change research
The University of Plymouth's world-leading ocean acidification research has been highlighted in a United Nations report launched at the end of the Copenhagen Climate Change summit. - 'Scientific Synthesis of the Impacts of Ocean Acidification on Marine Biodiversity', compiled by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity is the most comprehensive overview to date of all existing scientific evidence on ocean acidification - including breakthrough research led by the University of Plymouth’s Jason Hall-Spencer.
Medicine/Pharmacology - Chemistry - 15.12.2009
Oldest case of leprosy found in 1st century tomb
Analysis of human remains buried in the 1st century 'Tomb of the Shroud? in Jerusalem has revealed evidence of ancient leprosy and tuberculosis. - The new research, involving UCL researchers, is published in the journal PLoS One today.
Oldest case of leprosy found in 1st century tomb
Analysis of human remains buried in the 1st century 'Tomb of the Shroud? in Jerusalem has revealed evidence of ancient leprosy and tuberculosis. - The new research, involving UCL researchers, is published in the journal PLoS One today.
Medicine/Pharmacology - Life Sciences - 13.12.2009
New genes for lung disease discovered
PA321/09 - Scientists have discovered five genetic variants that are associated with the health of the human lung. The research by an international consortium of 96 scientists from 63 centres in Europe and Australia sheds new light on the molecular basis of lung diseases.
New genes for lung disease discovered
PA321/09 - Scientists have discovered five genetic variants that are associated with the health of the human lung. The research by an international consortium of 96 scientists from 63 centres in Europe and Australia sheds new light on the molecular basis of lung diseases.
Medicine/Pharmacology - 9.12.2009
Tamiflu proves no defence against swine flu virus
Treating suspected cases of swine flu with tamiflu in patients who are otherwise healthy provides no real benefit, according to researchers at the University of Birmingham. - In research published on bmj.com, Professor Nick Freemantle and Melanie Calvert found that oseltamivir, or tamiflu, the drug used to treat the H1N1 stain of the flu virus, does not necessarily prevent complications of the virus in otherwise healthy patients.
Tamiflu proves no defence against swine flu virus
Treating suspected cases of swine flu with tamiflu in patients who are otherwise healthy provides no real benefit, according to researchers at the University of Birmingham. - In research published on bmj.com, Professor Nick Freemantle and Melanie Calvert found that oseltamivir, or tamiflu, the drug used to treat the H1N1 stain of the flu virus, does not necessarily prevent complications of the virus in otherwise healthy patients.
Physics/Material Science - Microtechnics/Electroengineering - 8.12.2009
Leading academic granted esteemed fellowship
A talented academic at the University of Sheffield is set to lead the way in new research after being awarded a prestigious research fellowship title by the Royal Society - the UK's national academy of science.
Leading academic granted esteemed fellowship
Life Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 2.12.2009
Balancing protein intake, not cutting calories, may be key to long life
Getting the correct balance of proteins in our diet may be more important for healthy ageing than reducing calories, new research at UCL suggests. - The new study may help explain why 'dietary restriction? (also known as calorie restriction) ‘ reducing food intake whilst maintaining sufficient quantities of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients ' appears to have health benefits.
Balancing protein intake, not cutting calories, may be key to long life
Getting the correct balance of proteins in our diet may be more important for healthy ageing than reducing calories, new research at UCL suggests. - The new study may help explain why 'dietary restriction? (also known as calorie restriction) ‘ reducing food intake whilst maintaining sufficient quantities of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients ' appears to have health benefits.
Physics/Material Science - 1.12.2009
Scientists Celebrate First Physics Results from the LHC
Birmingham physicists have played a key role in producing the first results from CERN's Large Hadron Collider, a 27km underground tunnel near Geneva, where scientists are colliding together particles to discover what happened a millionth of a second after the Big Bang.
Scientists Celebrate First Physics Results from the LHC
Birmingham physicists have played a key role in producing the first results from CERN's Large Hadron Collider, a 27km underground tunnel near Geneva, where scientists are colliding together particles to discover what happened a millionth of a second after the Big Bang.
Physics/Material Science - 25.11.2009
Birmingham Physicists’ Hopes for First Particle Collisions
Birmingham physicists are delighted that their experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), that aim to find what happened just after the Big Bang, will soon be underway as scientists have successfully collided together two low-energy beams of protons for the first time.
Birmingham Physicists’ Hopes for First Particle Collisions
Birmingham physicists are delighted that their experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), that aim to find what happened just after the Big Bang, will soon be underway as scientists have successfully collided together two low-energy beams of protons for the first time.
Medicine/Pharmacology - Chemistry - 20.11.2009
Largest mass extinction linked to 21st century lung cancer epidemic
The geologic conditions that very nearly annihilated life 250 million years ago are still killing people today. - Parts of Xuan Wei County in Yunnan Province in China have the world"€ s highest known death rates from lung cancer in non-smoking women.
Largest mass extinction linked to 21st century lung cancer epidemic
The geologic conditions that very nearly annihilated life 250 million years ago are still killing people today. - Parts of Xuan Wei County in Yunnan Province in China have the world"€ s highest known death rates from lung cancer in non-smoking women.
Earth Sciences - 15.11.2009
Scientists shed new light on seafloor growth
A University of Plymouth-led team of international scientists has pioneered a novel geological technique and used it to shed new light on how the oceans form during ‘seafloor spreading’, the process that constantly ‘re-paves’ the crust of the Earth’s seas.
Scientists shed new light on seafloor growth
A University of Plymouth-led team of international scientists has pioneered a novel geological technique and used it to shed new light on how the oceans form during ‘seafloor spreading’, the process that constantly ‘re-paves’ the crust of the Earth’s seas.
Medicine/Pharmacology - 12.11.2009
Treatment to open blocked kidney arteries shows no real benefit to patients
Treating patients who suffer from narrowing of the main blood vessel to the kidney by inserting a metal stent provides little or no worthwhile clinical benefit, and given the risk of serious complications it should be used less, according to an international trial led by the University of Birmingham.
Treatment to open blocked kidney arteries shows no real benefit to patients
Treating patients who suffer from narrowing of the main blood vessel to the kidney by inserting a metal stent provides little or no worthwhile clinical benefit, and given the risk of serious complications it should be used less, according to an international trial led by the University of Birmingham.
Life Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 11.11.2009
Combination treatment needed to fight dementia
Combination therapies to tackle multiple changes in the brain may be needed to combat the growing problem of dementia in ageing societies, according to a study by the University of Sheffield. - The findings, which were published this week in the open access journal PLoS Medicine, show that multiple abnormal (pathological) processes in the brain are often involved in cases of dementia, and that the drugs currently in development to treat individual brain pathologies may have a limited impact on the overall burden of dementia in the population.
Combination treatment needed to fight dementia
Combination therapies to tackle multiple changes in the brain may be needed to combat the growing problem of dementia in ageing societies, according to a study by the University of Sheffield. - The findings, which were published this week in the open access journal PLoS Medicine, show that multiple abnormal (pathological) processes in the brain are often involved in cases of dementia, and that the drugs currently in development to treat individual brain pathologies may have a limited impact on the overall burden of dementia in the population.
Medicine/Pharmacology - 8.11.2009
Scientists question memory theory
Press Release - - Links: - The long-held theory that our brains use different mechanisms for forming long-term and short-term memories has been challenged by new research from UCL, published today in PNAS .
Scientists question memory theory
Press Release - - Links: - The long-held theory that our brains use different mechanisms for forming long-term and short-term memories has been challenged by new research from UCL, published today in PNAS .
Medicine/Pharmacology - Life Sciences - 5.11.2009
Genetic cause of inflammatory bowel disease
Links: - UCL researchers were part of the team to discover that mutations in either of two related genes can cause a severe form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in young children.
Genetic cause of inflammatory bowel disease
Links: - UCL researchers were part of the team to discover that mutations in either of two related genes can cause a severe form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in young children.
Medicine/Pharmacology - 3.11.2009
New Hope for Stroke Patients
A drug used to treat Parkinson's disease will be trialled as a treatment for stroke patients working to regain mobility and independence, in the first large scale study of its kind. - A collaborative team of researchers will investigate the impact of combining the drug L-dopa with conventional physiotherapy and occupational therapy to increase stroke patients' ability to relearn fundamental activities such as walking.
New Hope for Stroke Patients
A drug used to treat Parkinson's disease will be trialled as a treatment for stroke patients working to regain mobility and independence, in the first large scale study of its kind. - A collaborative team of researchers will investigate the impact of combining the drug L-dopa with conventional physiotherapy and occupational therapy to increase stroke patients' ability to relearn fundamental activities such as walking.
Medicine/Pharmacology - 2.11.2009
Smoking in pregnancy linked to brain changes and teenage drug experimentation
PA 281/09 - Children born to mothers who smoked during pregnancy are more likely to experiment with drugs in their teens, the findings of a new study suggest. - - Research carried out by The University of Nottingham and a number of Canadian Universities found that children exposed to cigarette smoke in the womb were more likely to experiment with drugs, such as alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana, during adolescence.
Smoking in pregnancy linked to brain changes and teenage drug experimentation
PA 281/09 - Children born to mothers who smoked during pregnancy are more likely to experiment with drugs in their teens, the findings of a new study suggest. - - Research carried out by The University of Nottingham and a number of Canadian Universities found that children exposed to cigarette smoke in the womb were more likely to experiment with drugs, such as alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana, during adolescence.
Medicine/Pharmacology - 1.11.2009
Dietary patterns linked with depression
People who eat a diet laden with processed and high-fat foods may put themselves at greater risk of depression, according to UCL research published today. - The research team, led by Tasnime Akbaraly (UCL Epidemiology and Public Health), also found that eating a 'whole food? diet with plenty of fresh vegetables, fruit and fish could help prevent the onset of depressive symptoms in middle age.
Dietary patterns linked with depression
People who eat a diet laden with processed and high-fat foods may put themselves at greater risk of depression, according to UCL research published today. - The research team, led by Tasnime Akbaraly (UCL Epidemiology and Public Health), also found that eating a 'whole food? diet with plenty of fresh vegetables, fruit and fish could help prevent the onset of depressive symptoms in middle age.
Life Sciences - Social Sciences - 21.10.2009
Are US and European Plovers really birds of a feather?
The Kentish-Snowy Plover, a small shorebird found in the US and Europe, is suffering from an identity crisis after scientists at the University of Sheffield and the University of Bath have found genetic evidence that the populations are, in fact, separate species.
Are US and European Plovers really birds of a feather?
Life Sciences - Computer Science/Telecom - 19.10.2009
Experts within a whisker of designing smarter robots
Robots of the future could have fingertips as sensitive as those of people, thanks to research by the University of Sheffield into the way brains interpret senses. - Researchers at the University, along with experts at the University of Edinburgh, connected artificial mouse whiskers to a robotic brain to better understand how the brain processes information relayed by our sense of touch.
Experts within a whisker of designing smarter robots
Robots of the future could have fingertips as sensitive as those of people, thanks to research by the University of Sheffield into the way brains interpret senses. - Researchers at the University, along with experts at the University of Edinburgh, connected artificial mouse whiskers to a robotic brain to better understand how the brain processes information relayed by our sense of touch.
Life Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 18.10.2009
New discovery aids development of cancer treatments
The research, published online on 18 October 2009 in the journal Nature Chemistry has identified an imaging agent, which will enable scientists to understand the processes that occur within living cells and help develop new treatments for a range of diseases, including cancer.
New discovery aids development of cancer treatments
The research, published online on 18 October 2009 in the journal Nature Chemistry has identified an imaging agent, which will enable scientists to understand the processes that occur within living cells and help develop new treatments for a range of diseases, including cancer.
History/Archeology - 16.10.2009
World’s oldest submerged town dates back 5,000 years
PA 269/09 - Archaeologists surveying the world's oldest submerged town have found ceramics dating back to the Final Neolithic. Their discovery suggests that Pavlopetri, off the southern Laconia coast of Greece, was occupied some 5,000 years ago - at least 1,200 years earlier than originally thought.
World’s oldest submerged town dates back 5,000 years
PA 269/09 - Archaeologists surveying the world's oldest submerged town have found ceramics dating back to the Final Neolithic. Their discovery suggests that Pavlopetri, off the southern Laconia coast of Greece, was occupied some 5,000 years ago - at least 1,200 years earlier than originally thought.
Literature/Linguistics - 8.10.2009
The letters of Robert Southey to go online
PA 263/09 - Thousands of letters written by the controversial Poet Laureate Robert Southey (1774-1843) are to be published in full and for the first time on a free access website. Once complete The Collected Letters of Robert Southey will contain some 7,000 letters penned between 1791 and 1839.
The letters of Robert Southey to go online
PA 263/09 - Thousands of letters written by the controversial Poet Laureate Robert Southey (1774-1843) are to be published in full and for the first time on a free access website. Once complete The Collected Letters of Robert Southey will contain some 7,000 letters penned between 1791 and 1839.
Physics/Material Science - Chemistry - 6.10.2009
Scientists give insight into movement of molecules
Scientists at the University of Sheffield have made an exciting breakthrough in the control of the movement of single molecules. The findings represent a significant step forward in the field of molecular nanotechnology, which requires such control to achieve self-assembling nano-machines.
Scientists give insight into movement of molecules
Scientists at the University of Sheffield have made an exciting breakthrough in the control of the movement of single molecules. The findings represent a significant step forward in the field of molecular nanotechnology, which requires such control to achieve self-assembling nano-machines.
Medicine/Pharmacology - Agronomy/Food Science - 6.10.2009
Mental disorders and increased risk of obesity: possible link
People with common mental disorders are at increased risk of becoming obese, according to new UCL research. - Professor Mika Kivimäki of UCL Epidemiology & Public Health led research published today on the website of the British Medical Journal that shows that individuals with chronic or repeat episodes of common mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety, are particularly at risk of becoming obese.
Mental disorders and increased risk of obesity: possible link
People with common mental disorders are at increased risk of becoming obese, according to new UCL research. - Professor Mika Kivimäki of UCL Epidemiology & Public Health led research published today on the website of the British Medical Journal that shows that individuals with chronic or repeat episodes of common mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety, are particularly at risk of becoming obese.
Earth Sciences - 4.10.2009
Archaeologist at University finds 'Bluestonehenge' site
An archaeologist from the University of Sheffield has discovered a lost stone circle just a mile away from Britain's famous circle of standing stones at Stonehenge. - The exciting new find on the west bank of the River Avon, has been dubbed "Bluestonehenge", after the colour of the 25 Welsh stones of which it was once made up.
Archaeologist at University finds 'Bluestonehenge' site
An archaeologist from the University of Sheffield has discovered a lost stone circle just a mile away from Britain's famous circle of standing stones at Stonehenge. - The exciting new find on the west bank of the River Avon, has been dubbed "Bluestonehenge", after the colour of the 25 Welsh stones of which it was once made up.
Medicine/Pharmacology - Life Sciences - 30.09.2009
Potential for drugs to treat age-related diseases
UCL scientists have extended the lifespan of mice by up to a fifth and cut the number of age-related diseases the animals suffer. - The research which mimics the health benefits of reducing calorie intake and suggests that drug treatments for ageing and age-related diseases are feasible.
Potential for drugs to treat age-related diseases
UCL scientists have extended the lifespan of mice by up to a fifth and cut the number of age-related diseases the animals suffer. - The research which mimics the health benefits of reducing calorie intake and suggests that drug treatments for ageing and age-related diseases are feasible.
Social Sciences - Civil Engineering/Traffic Engineering - 30.09.2009
Unique new atlas shows world from fresh perspective
Researchers from the University of Sheffield have created a new online atlas which displays images of the world, but not as we know it. The atlas includes over 200 maps which have been redrawn to show, at a glance, which cities are the largest, how all urban areas compare, and whether many or few people live in the countryside.
Unique new atlas shows world from fresh perspective
Researchers from the University of Sheffield have created a new online atlas which displays images of the world, but not as we know it. The atlas includes over 200 maps which have been redrawn to show, at a glance, which cities are the largest, how all urban areas compare, and whether many or few people live in the countryside.
Medicine/Pharmacology - 30.09.2009
Survey to Discover What Life with Coeliac Disease is Really Like
A large-scale survey to find out what it is really like living with coeliac disease will be launched by researchers at the University of Birmingham. Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues in response to the presence of gluten, found in wheat, barley & rye.
Survey to Discover What Life with Coeliac Disease is Really Like
A large-scale survey to find out what it is really like living with coeliac disease will be launched by researchers at the University of Birmingham. Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues in response to the presence of gluten, found in wheat, barley & rye.
Environmental Sciences - Life Sciences - 26.08.2009
Research sheds light on fate of plant life in Arctic
Research sheds light on fate of plant life in Arctic
Medicine/Pharmacology - Life Sciences - 25.08.2009
Omega-3 research sheds light on inflammation trigger
Omega-3 research sheds light on inflammation trigger
Agronomy/Food Science - Administration/Government - 21.08.2009
Daylight could help control our weight
Daylight could help control our weight
Medicine/Pharmacology - Life Sciences - 7.08.2009
’Trojan Horse Trick’ as the cause of a fatal fungal outbreak in humans
’Trojan Horse Trick’ as the cause of a fatal fungal outbreak in humans
Medicine/Pharmacology - Administration/Government - 5.08.2009
Cash Counts for Nothing in PCT Performance
Cash Counts for Nothing in PCT Performance
Medicine/Pharmacology - Life Sciences - 20.07.2009
Scientists Uncover a Novel Gene for Infantile Parkinson Disease
Scientists Uncover a Novel Gene for Infantile Parkinson Disease
Medicine/Pharmacology - Life Sciences - 15.07.2009
Surprising new insights into the repair strategies of DNA
Surprising new insights into the repair strategies of DNA
Veterinary Science - Life Sciences - 30.06.2009
Researchers use unique machine to deepen understanding of how brain processes sound
Researchers use unique machine to deepen understanding of how brain processes sound
Medicine/Pharmacology - Life Sciences - 26.06.2009
Breakthrough in combating the side effects of Quinine
Breakthrough in combating the side effects of Quinine
History/Archeology - Literature/Linguistics - 24.06.2009
Showcasing the secrets of Caistor Roman Town
Showcasing the secrets of Caistor Roman Town
Medicine/Pharmacology - 28.05.2009
Molecular Discovery Could Point the Way to New Treatment for Androgen Excess
Molecular Discovery Could Point the Way to New Treatment for Androgen Excess
Medicine/Pharmacology - 20.05.2009
Fit to Fight Flu: Birmingham Women Needed for Exercise and Immunity Study
Fit to Fight Flu: Birmingham Women Needed for Exercise and Immunity Study
Medicine/Pharmacology - Life Sciences - 13.05.2009
Breakthrough in the treatment of bacterial meningitis
Breakthrough in the treatment of bacterial meningitis
Medicine/Pharmacology - Administration/Government - 7.05.2009
New research at the University of Sheffield may hold clue to early-onset Parkinson´s
New research at the University of Sheffield may hold clue to early-onset Parkinson´s
Medicine/Pharmacology - Computer Science/Telecom - 16.04.2009
Relatively low dietary intake of vitamins A and C boosts asthma risk
Relatively low dietary intake of vitamins A and C boosts asthma risk
Life Sciences - 16.04.2009
Now where did I leave my car and how do I get back there How the brain translates memory into action.
Now where did I leave my car and how do I get back there How the brain translates memory into action.
Medicine/Pharmacology - Agronomy/Food Science - 3.04.2009
Social deprivation increases risks of death after heart surgery
Social deprivation increases risks of death after heart surgery
Medicine/Pharmacology - Life Sciences - 24.03.2009
Westminster showcase for animal replacement research
Westminster showcase for animal replacement research
Medicine/Pharmacology - Chemistry - 24.03.2009
Anti-microbial catheter to cut infection risk for dialysis patients
Anti-microbial catheter to cut infection risk for dialysis patients
Chemistry - Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics - 18.03.2009
Engineers Invent New Process to Make Foundries Greener
Engineers Invent New Process to Make Foundries Greener
Business/Economics - 16.03.2009
New Study Elaborates Relationship between Marketing Research and Technology
New Study Elaborates Relationship between Marketing Research and Technology
Medicine/Pharmacology - Life Sciences - 12.03.2009
Research uncovers target for safe and effective drugs to prevent heart attack-causing blood clots
Research uncovers target for safe and effective drugs to prevent heart attack-causing blood clots
Physics/Material Science - 12.03.2009
Hubble provides new evidence for dark matter around small galaxies
Hubble provides new evidence for dark matter around small galaxies
Medicine/Pharmacology - 10.03.2009
Ovarian cancer: UCL screening tests show promising results for early detection
Ovarian cancer: UCL screening tests show promising results for early detection
Medicine/Pharmacology - Life Sciences - 1.03.2009
Genetic finding provides new insight into female infertility
Genetic finding provides new insight into female infertility
Medicine/Pharmacology - Chemistry - 24.01.2009
Chemical commonly used in rubber product manufacture may cause cancer
Chemical commonly used in rubber product manufacture may cause cancer
Environmental Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 14.01.2009
Researchers to Discover how Nanoparticles Affect Health and the Environment
Researchers to Discover how Nanoparticles Affect Health and the Environment
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