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Further funding recognises Birmingham’s growing reputation in public health research

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Description:
Our public health research is strong and significant new funding demonstrates further growth and confidence in Birmingham to lead the way in this area.
Date:
30 November 2023

Stronger together: Birmingham research infrastructures get together to boost innovation

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Description:
At the University of Birmingham and NIHR Research Showcase, local research infrastructures highlighted their combined capabilities to potential collaborators.
Date:
30 November 2023

Epilepsy and Pregnancy – new project to create personalised care for at-risk mums

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Launch event in Parliament hosted by former health minister Baroness Cumberlege, who chaired key report on harmful side effects of some medicine.
Date:
30 November 2023

Colonic surgery complications reduced across globe after online training programme

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Description:
EAGLE study led to fewer anastomotic leaks following surgery in more than 300 global surgery sites
Date:
30 November 2023

What dinosaurs have to do with human ageing

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Description:
New longevity bottleneck theory proposes why long-lived mammals age more rapidly than many reptiles
Date:
30 November 2023

One in seven male gym goers considered impact on fertility

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Description:
Three quarters of men who participated in study said they would change workouts or supplement use if they knew it had long-term effect
Date:
29 November 2023

Comprehensive tissue reference for understanding rheumatoid arthritis created

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Description:
Researchers have compiled a comprehensive reference of synovial tissue from patients with rheumatoid arthritis, which could inform new targeted therapies.
Date:
28 November 2023

Where DNA copying into RNA starts could determine whether cancer cells are receptive to treatment

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Description:
Study found 59 cancer types that could have transcript start site switching weakness
Date:
23 November 2023

Early epigenetic instructions anticipate next steps of gene activity during blood cell development

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Description:
The complex catalogue of interactions between genes that enable proper blood cell development to begin has been identified in a new study.
Date:
23 November 2023

Study reveals the elderly encounter double waiting times in A&E

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Description:
Frail patients with complex needs face potential age discrimination in emergency units as studies reveal a preference towards younger patients.
Date:
22 November 2023

Gender prize gap in science exists as one in eight female academics win awards named after men

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Description:
Males win 88% of awards named after men, and 53% of prizes named after women
Date:
21 November 2023

UK diabetes prevention programme may have global impact

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Description:
As 10% of worlds adults predicted to develop diabetes, UK-wide programme to reduce the risk of developing disease is proven beyond reasonable doubt to work
Date:
15 November 2023
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