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University of Birmingham brings world-leading dental health expertise to Sigrid Therapeutics
A world-leading oral health expert from the University of Birmingham, whose pioneering research concentrates on the link between oral health and non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, is to investigate the impact of a technology!-->…
Experiment Brings Lifesaving Solution To Reduce Severe Bleeding After Childbirth
A new solution, known as E-MOTIVE, could provide a major breakthrough in reducing deaths from childbirth-related bleeding, according to a landmark study published today by researchers from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the!-->…
Study Shows Invading Insect Could Transform Antarctic Soils
Research by experts at the University of Birmingham in collaboration with the British Antarctic Survey has revealed that a non-native midge species is significantly increasing rates of plant decomposition, resulting in three to five-fold!-->…
Study shows antibiotic-resistant bacteria infects the entire ICU
Almost one-third of patients in a Chinese intensive care unit (ICU) were found to be infected by a virulent strain of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that causes severe disease, particularly in hospitalised patients, a new study!-->…
New research suggests advances in tech could lead to ‘anti-human’ workplaces
New research into the future of work, published in a book called Work 3.0, has revealed that if left unchecked, technological disruptions could lead to workplaces which are ‘anti-human’ centric.The book is written by Siddhartha!-->…
Researchers develop AI-powered personalised medicine tool for hypertension
An international research team has received a ten million euro grant from Horizon Europe and UK Research and Innovation to develop and test tools that incorporate artificial intelligence-based machine learning platforms, that allow!-->…
University of Birmingham experts receive grant to investigate methods to prevent dental cavities and…
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) have awarded a £2.3 million grant to an interdisciplinary research group from the University of Birmingham’s School of Dentistry and the Department of Engineering Science at!-->…
University of Birmingham’s cancer experts project reduced MYB levels promote malignant blood…
The mouse model study, led by Dr Mary Clarke and Professor Jon Frampton and recently published in Blood, showed that low levels of the protein lead to a more abnormal blood stem cells over time, eventually developing into bone marrow!-->…
Experts Begin With Cannabinoid-based Drug Trial For Brain Tumours
A major UK clinical trial of an oral spray containing cannabinoids to treat recurrent glioblastoma has opened at two sites in the UK. The three-year phase II trial known as ARISTOCRAT, funded by The Brain Tumour Charity and coordinated by!-->…
University of Birmingham gets £2m grant for study to detect early stage ovarian cancer
A £2 million study will see an advanced test used at GP surgeries in the West Midlands to diagnose early-stage ovarian cancer – potentially saving thousands of lives a year.The project involves Sandwell and West Birmingham (SWB) NHS Trust!-->…