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News Harnessing B cells could fight cancer or autoimmune diseases by targeting mitochondrial metabolism New research finds a crucial role for Thioredoxin protein in regulatory B cells control of the immune system.
News Live long and prosper? 7 top tips for targeting inflammaging and promoting a longer healthier life
15 February 2024 Professor Adam Croft appointed as Versus Arthritis Chair of Rheumatology Professor Adam Croft announced as the new Versus Arthritis Chair of Rheumatology and Head of the Rheumatology Research group at the University of Birmingham.
19 January 2024 What is behind ageing’s causal wheel? New discussion paper evaluates research on causal factors of human ageing and identifies gaps in knowledge
12 January 2024 Birmingham team secure award for their excellence in research The University of Birmingham’s STANDING Together Team were recognised for their outstanding commitment to involving patients and the public in their work.
21 December 2023 One in four e-scooter users admit riding under the influence Review of existing literature and West Midlands-based survey suggests that risk-taking behaviour may be contributing to higher numbers of rider injuries
15 December 2023 Research Fellow receives five-year £706K Wellcome Trust Early-Career Award Dr Sally Clayton will study a novel pathway that becomes dysregulated in inflammatory diseases and how it controls the function in immune cells.
30 November 2023 What dinosaurs have to do with human ageing New longevity bottleneck theory proposes why long-lived mammals age more rapidly than many reptiles