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Researchers discover new blood group system - MAL
16 September 2024
The discovery of a new blood group, MAL, has solved a 50- year-old mystery. Researchers from NHS Blood and Transplant (Bristol), NHSBT’s International Blood Group Reference Laboratory (IBGRL) and the University of Bristol identified the genetic background of the previously known but mysterious AnWj blood group antigen. The findings allow identification and treatment of rare patients lacking this blood group.
- University of Bristol ultrasonics expert awarded prestigious Fellowship 18 September 2024 The inventor of the world’s first ultrasonic tractor beam has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.
- Bristol artist creates forest fire simulation to spark awareness of deforestation 16 September 2024 World-renowned artist Luke Jerram will create a new multi-sensory installation at the University of Bristol Botanic Garden next month to improve people’s understanding of deforestation – and its links with UK pension funds.
- Researchers discover new blood group system - MAL 16 September 2024 The discovery of a new blood group, MAL, has solved a 50- year-old mystery. Researchers from NHS Blood and Transplant (Bristol), NHSBT’s International Blood Group Reference Laboratory (IBGRL) and the University of Bristol identified the genetic background of the previously known but mysterious AnWj blood group antigen. The findings allow identification and treatment of rare patients lacking this blood group.
- University of Bristol celebrates double win at inaugural AI Award Ceremony 13 September 2024 University of Bristol has been crowned ‘AI University of The Year’ at the National AI Awards solidifying the University’s reputation as a leader in artificial intelligence research and education.
- New research reveals how El Nino caused the greatest ever mass extinction 12 September 2024 Mega ocean warming El Niño events were key in driving the largest extinction of life on planet Earth some 252 million years ago, according to new research.
- A new way forward for patients with a brain tumour 12 September 2024 A new landmark report, led by the University of Bristol researchers, highlights that access to genomic testing for patients with a brain tumour, is inequitable: it is estimated that fewer than 5 per cent of eligible adult patients with a brain tumour are accessing certain tests.
- Major milestone for University of Bristol’s new world-leading Enterprise Campus 12 September 2024 Work on the University of Bristol’s new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus reaches an important milestone today [Thursday 12 September] as the structure of the main building is completed.
- Good Grief Weston: a Festival of Love & Loss, returns this October 9 September 2024 Good Grief Weston, the festival of love and loss returns to the town in October [10 to 13] for its second edition. The event, which involves University of Bristol researchers, aims to open up conversations around death and bereavement, with honesty, compassion, joy and sometimes with humour.
- Replacement crop treatment not safe for important pollinator, experts say 6 September 2024 A novel pesticide thought to be a potential successor to banned neonicotinoids caused 100% mortality in mason bees in a recent test.
- Pioneering report exposes worsening health threats of climate change in UK 5 September 2024 A new report has revealed for the first time the wide-ranging and increasing health dangers posed by long-term weather extremes in the UK, as the effects of climate change deepen.
