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May 23 - The human brain is able to identify individuals' voices by comparing them against an internal ‘average voice' prototype, according to neuroscientists. - A study carried out by researchers at the University of Glasgow and reported in the journal Current Biology demonstrates that voice identity is coded in the brain by reference to two internal voice prototypes – one male, one female.
Medicine May 21

High blood pressure is something that has traditionally been a problem in Scotland, but might there be a link to our climate? - A new study has found that some people's blood pressure is affected more by the cold weather and this blood pressure sensitivity to temperature may be a marker of early mortality.

Medicine May 2

A team of academics from the University of Glasgow and University of Strathclyde have formed a network designed to drive forward mental health breakthroughs.

Business May 22

Director of the Institute for Security and Defence Studies in the Slovak Republic and leading expert on Slovak independence, Dr Ivo Samson, will present a lecture assessing the implications of the Czecho-Slovak “velvet divorce” on Scottish independence.

Medicine May 21

A simple 30-minute test for infections could revolutionise the detection and treatment of common diseases, including chlamydia, gonorrhoea and malaria, thanks to a new device developed by a Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow's Division of Biomedical Engineering.

Medicine May 21

A report published today shows a 2.6% decrease in the amount of alcohol sold per adult in Scotland in the year following the introduction of the Alcohol etc.

Earth Sciences May 7

A new research project led by the University of Glasgow will trace how Scotland's traditional regional dialects are changing and help map our linguistic future.

Medicine Apr 26

Scientists have taken a major step towards developing new treatments for certain cancers by disrupting the internal cellular signals that lead to the uncontrolled growth of cancerous cells.

Administration May 22

The Education Secretary, Michael Russell, has announced that the University of Glasgow has been awarded a £2.5million funding boost by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) to support world leading research.

Event May 21

Olympic gold medallist Katherine Grainger CBE has confirmed she will be back in Scotland this Saturday as starter and umpire for the 136 th Glasgow-Edinburgh University Boat Race.

Physics May 17
Physics

Physicists have found a way to make sophisticated 3D images without using conventional digital cameras.




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