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Bacterial DNA can be read either forwards or backwards – new study 07 May 2021 Bacteria contain symmetry in their DNA signals that enable them to be read either forwards or backwards, according to new findings which challenge existing knowledge about gene transcription.
University of Birmingham joins drug discovery collaboration with Evotec and Bristol Myers Squibb 06 May 2021 The University of Birmingham is part of a new industry collaboration launched to accelerate drug discovery projects that will fast track research from lab to patient.
Geoscientists Call for Action on Tackling Racial Inequity 30 April 2021 An article published in the journal Nature Geoscience has highlighted the shocking under-representation of students from ethnic minority backgrounds in the Geosciences.
Is forest harvesting increasing in Europe? 28 April 2021 Is forest harvesting increasing in Europe? Yes, but not as much as reported last July in a controversial study published in Nature.
Professor Teresa Carlomagno named Birmingham's NMR national facility lead 26 April 2021 Teresa joins the University with a Leverhulme International Professorship, which will support her and her research group with £5 million over five years.
Improved management of farmed peatlands could cut 500m tonnes of CO2 22 April 2021 Substantial cuts in global greenhouse gas emissions could be achieved by raising water levels in agricultural peatlands, according to a new study in the journal Nature.
Researchers raise alarm over stalled adoption of biotechnology to improve food security 20 April 2021 The worldwide adoption of biotechnologies to improve crop production has stalled, putting global food security at risk, according to an international team of researchers led by the University of Birmingham.
Older adults most likely to make the effort to help others 16 April 2021 Older adults are more willing to make an effort to help others than younger adults, according to new research from the University of Birmingham.
Lone musicians to play with virtual 'timing-sensitive' colleagues in a new immersive rehearsal platform 23 March 2021 A system that will enable musicians to play alone, but as if part of a live ensemble, is being developed at the University of Birmingham.
Quick to smile – study shows speed of expression offers vital visual cues 04 March 2021 The speed at which we produce facial expressions plays an important role in our ability to recognise emotions in others, according to new research at the University of Birmingham
Increased green space in prisons can reduce self-harm and violence 24 February 2021 Prisons with more green space have lower levels of violence and self-harm, according to new research at the University of Birmingham and Utrecht University.
Counterintuitive approach may improve eyewitness identification 16 February 2021 Experts have devised a novel approach to selecting photos for police line-ups that helps witnesses identify culprits more reliably.