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Jumping genes, called transposons, can “copy and paste” themselves and impact the organism.Most organisms have some repeated parts of their DNA, some of which are jumping genes, but this can be harmful – and mechanisms exist to prevent or…

Championing the breadth of research happening at the University, the display features 24 photographs which explore a diverse range of research areas, including climate change, children’s play during the pandemic, atmospheric rivers and…

There is evidence young people derive both physical and psychological benefits from spending time outside and developing a connection to nature. However, details of the relationship between curriculum-based environmental education and…

Pregnancy loss through late miscarriage or termination for foetal anomaly before 24-week viability is normally managed in the NHS by labour and birth. However, women often undergo delivery without the support offered to those later in…

Papers on tipping points (2nd), catastrophic climate change (6th), the Amazon rainforest (10th) and the annual Global Carbon Budget (11th) all appear in the list.The rankings come from Altmetric scores, which are based on factors…

Working mothers and other job seekers with gaps in their employment history can overcome discrimination by rewriting their CV to focus on years worked instead of listing employment dates.In a study published in Nature Human Behaviour,…

A comprehensive UK report assessing the contribution of arts and humanities research during the COVID‐19 pandemic has revealed a deep impact on social inclusion and national wellbeing.The Pandemic and Beyond report, funded by the Arts and…

Opinion poll or survey results could potentially change depending on whether respondents are provided with spoken or written information, new research suggests. A study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General on ‘language…

Mental health services in rural areas need urgent attention to ensure the needs of farmers are properly met, according to researchers.Farmers facing worsening mental health problems are experiencing what researchers call a strained…

A new project has been unveiled to create innovative digital resources that promise to transform how people research and study one of the most dramatic periods of history – the fall of the Roman Empire. Connecting Late Antiquities will…