http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/ Latest news from the University of Bristol en-gb Sat, 25 May 2013 21:32:13 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss news-team@bristol.ac.uk news-team@bristol.ac.uk http://www.bris.ac.uk/university/web/terms-conditions.html 60 Search news archive by keyword news_text http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/news-results.html http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/ http://www.bristol.ac.uk/images/rss.logo.gif http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9406.html A new study from the University of Bristol’s School of Veterinary Sciences ‘Bristol Cats' study cohort has shown that 85 per cent of pet cats are not neutered by the recommended age possibly due to cat owners needing better information about when to neuter their cat. Wed, 22 May 2013 13:45:04 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9406.html Press releases http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9389.html Eleven research teams in eight of the University's Schools have received grants totalling £170,000 to accelerate the impact of their research. These awards were made through pilot funding schemes from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). Tue, 21 May 2013 08:30:00 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9389.html Grants and awards http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9390.html Scientists investigating the interaction of a group of proteins in the brain responsible for protecting nerve cells from damage have identified a new target that could increase cell survival. Mon, 20 May 2013 07:10:00 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9390.html Press releases http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9385.html Dynamic Laboratory Manuals, the innovative, web-based teaching aids, developed by Bristol’s ChemLabs and eBiolabs, have now been rolled out across the Faculty of and to the Faculties of Science, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and Dentistry. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:10:18 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9385.html Other news http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9367.html Staff and PhD students from University of Bristol’s Department of Clinical Veterinary Sciences took to the hills recently to attend an unusual conference focusing on animal welfare and behaviour research. Mon, 13 May 2013 09:13:47 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9367.html Other news http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9358.html The UK’s healthcare system faces unprecedented challenges. A pioneering new collaboration, led by the University of Bristol, hopes to address these challenges by developing a 24/7 digital home health assistant thanks to a grant awarded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) of £12 million. Thu, 09 May 2013 16:05:00 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9358.html Press releases http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9345.html Over 20 million people in Europe suffer from osteoarthritis which can lead to extensive damage to the knee and hip cartilage. Stem cells offer a promising way forward but a key challenge has been to design a ‘smart material’ that is biologically effective for cartilage tissue regeneration. Now researchers have identified a blend of naturally occurring fibres such as cellulose and silk that makes progress towards affordable and effective cell-based therapy for cartilage repair a step closer. Wed, 08 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9345.html Press releases http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9349.html Professor Jeremy Henley, from the School of Biochemistry, has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. Tue, 07 May 2013 09:20:00 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9349.html Grants and awards http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9315.html Scientists have revealed how a bacterial enzyme has evolved an energy-efficient method to move long distances along DNA. The findings, published in Science, present further insight into the coupling of chemical and mechanical energy by a class of enzymes called helicases, a widely-distributed group of proteins, which in human cells are implicated in some cancers. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:31:19 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9315.html Press releases http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9312.html Researchers have found a new method for studying depression in rats that mirrors an aspect of the mood-related symptoms of the condition in humans. Until now, the lack of animal models that can replicate the emotional symptoms of psychiatric disorders displayed in humans has been a major obstacle for the development of treatments. It is hoped this new technique, published in Neuropsychopharmacology, will improve the efficacy testing of new therapies. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:10:48 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9312.html Press releases http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9305.html Could the quantum computing revolution transform drug development, are there new approaches for improving sleep and do people benefit from being diagnosed with early-stage dementia? These are some of the questions that will be discussed at the first TEDMEDLive Bristol at the MShed on Thursday [18 April]. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:00:54 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9305.html Press releases http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9302.html Scientists have developed a new type of nanoparticle with potential applications in chemistry, biology and medicine. The findings, published in Science and led by a multidisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Bristol, could potentially be used to deliver bioactive molecules, such as drugs, to cells and eventually diseased tissues in the body. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:20:38 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9302.html Press releases http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9290.html Dr Séverine Tasker from the Bristol Veterinary School has become the 2013 recipient of the Petplan Charitable Trust Research Award, which recognises a person, or team, who has made an outstanding contribution in the field of veterinary research. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:35:30 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9290.html Grants and awards http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9276.html Researchers at the University of Bristol have revealed new insight into the function of a key protein attributed to impaired learning and memory in Down’s syndrome. The findings, published online in Nature Cell Biology, offer further molecular insight into how the reduced level of this key protein termed ‘sorting nexin-27’ [SNX27] may contribute to learning and memory problems associated with Down’s syndrome. Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:05:00 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9276.html Press releases http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9266.html Scientists have identified a key molecule responsible for triggering the chemical processes in our brain linked to our formation of memories. The findings, published in the journal Frontiers in Neural Circuits, reveal a new target for therapeutic interventions to reverse the devastating effects of memory loss. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:05:54 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9266.html Press releases