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Dr. Ashwin Jainarayanan Chosen for 2024 Schmidt Science Fellow Program at University of Oxford
Dr Ashwin Jainarayanan has been selected to become a 2024 Schmidt Science Fellow – an honour bestowed on only 32 exceptional early career researchers worldwide. The 2024 Fellows, nominated by 26 of the world’s leading institutions…
Groundbreaking Study Aims to Enhance Development of Vaccines and Therapeutics
A first-of-its-kind study led by the University of Oxford has successfully investigated human immunity against COVID-19 in people who already have antibodies against it.
The results suggest that previous infection, together…
Breakthrough Algorithm Enhances Climate Models, Promising More Accurate Predictions of Future…
Earth System Models – complex computer models which describe Earth processes and how they interact – are critical for predicting future climate change. By simulating the response of our land, oceans, and atmosphere to manmade greenhouse gas…
Breakthrough: Researchers Uncover Mechanism of Immune Cells Tracking Cancer Throughout the Body
Scientists have discovered the key features of immune B cells which make them successful at targeting tumours - including when cancer has spread to a different part of the body.
Published in Nature Immunology, the researchers…
New Triple Drug Combination Shows Promise Against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Scientists at the Ineos Oxford Institute (IOI) have found a new potential combination therapy to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by targeting two key bacterial enzymes involved in resistance. The findings have been published…
Groundbreaking Study Uncovers Mechanisms Behind COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy in Preventing Severe…
Despite the global success of COVID-19 vaccination campaigns, concerns remain around the continued spread of this disease including in vaccinated individuals. For this reason, researchers at the Oxford Vaccine Group conducted an extensive…
Study Shows People Tend to Trust News That Reinforces Political Extremes
The study, published in American Economic Journal: Microeconomics, found that when people were presented with new information on politically sensitive topics, individuals on both sides of the political spectrum struggled to detect whether…
UCL : European Team Explores Governance Strategies for Solar Radiation Modification Research
The European Union-funded project, called Co-CREATE, aims to support policymakers in engaging with the issue.
Debate around these technologies can be contentious. Some are concerned that research and development of solar radiation…
Study: Individuals Diagnosed with Cancer in Prison More Likely to Succumb to the Disease
The researchers found that patients with cancer face several barriers to diagnosis in prison and once diagnosed, they receive significantly less treatment and lower planned care costs, and report worse experiences of care.
Researchers…
Study Reveals Female Athletes More Susceptible to Injury at Specific Points in Menstrual Cycle
The study, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, is the first prospective longitudinal study monitoring menstrual cycles alongside injuries in female footballers. The findings suggest there could be increased injury…