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Study Suggests ‘Exhausted’ Immune Cells in Healthy Women Could be Target for Breast…
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have created the world’s largest catalogue of human breast cells, which has revealed early cell changes in healthy carriers of BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations.
We’re…
TB Vaccine Holds Potential for Disease Elimination in Cattle by Reducing Spread, Study Finds
Vaccination not only reduces the severity of TB in infected cattle, but reduces its spread in dairy herds by 89%, research finds.
Our study suggests that vaccination not only reduces the progression of the…
Innovative Approach to Monitoring Freshwater Quality Can Identify Pollution Sources and Predict…
Analysing the diversity of organic compounds dissolved in freshwater provides a reliable measure of ecosystem health, say scientists.
Our technique is a very simple way to get a comprehensive overview of what’s…
Scientists Discover Evidence of Microplastic Contamination in Archaeological Remains
Researchers have for the first time discovered evidence of microplastic contamination in archaeological soil samples.
The team discovered tiny microplastic particles in deposits located more than seven metres deep, in samples dating back…
University of York Opens Nominations for 2024 Enterprise Awards
The University of York has launched the Enterprise Awards 2024 to celebrate outstanding contributions to York and North Yorkshire's business community.
The awards ceremony, which will take place on Wednesday, 17th July at the Merchant…
University of York Student Receives Prestigious Diana Legacy Award
An undergraduate student at the University of York has won a prestigious Diana Legacy Award in recognition of his social action and humanitarian work.
International Development student and University of Sanctuary Scholar, Joel Mordi, has…
New Study Reveals Shifting Attitudes Towards Adulthood as Traditional Milestones Become Out of Reach
Attitudes towards what it means to be an adult are shifting as traditional milestones such as marriage and parenthood become out of reach, a new study suggests.
According to the study, people aged 18-30 have the most negative attitudes…
Pioneering Forging Research Hub Positions Scotland at the Forefront of Advanced Engineering
FutureForge – a pioneering new research hub – has been launched at the University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), part of the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS).
Based in Renfrewshire, FutureForge…
New AI Model Accurately Identifies Risk of Adverse Outcomes of Pre-eclampsia
A potentially lifesaving model for identifying maternal risk in pregnant women with pre-eclampsia has been developed by researchers.
More than 8,800 women in 11 countries took part in the study which accurately classified women’s risk of…
Strathclyde’s First Social Enterprise Spin-Out Aims to Address Global Warming
The University of Strathclyde’s first-ever social enterprise spin-out company – C2LI – aims to tackle global warming by helping private and public sector organisations understand and adhere to climate change-related law.
C2LI – Climate…