QS World University Subject Rankings released for 2023 University of Birmingham rises 30 places to be joint 62nd in the world for Life Sciences and Medicine.
23 November 2023 Where DNA copying into RNA starts could determine whether cancer cells are receptive to treatment Study found 59 cancer types that could have transcript start site switching weakness
23 November 2023 Early epigenetic instructions anticipate next steps of gene activity during blood cell development The complex catalogue of interactions between genes that enable proper blood cell development to begin has been identified in a new study.
22 November 2023 Study reveals the elderly encounter double waiting times in A&E Frail patients with complex needs face potential age discrimination in emergency units as studies reveal a preference towards younger patients.
21 November 2023 Gender prize gap in science exists as one in eight female academics win awards named after men Males win 88% of awards named after men, and 53% of prizes named after women
15 November 2023 UK diabetes prevention programme may have global impact 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