Professor David L Dineley, 1927–202230 June 2022Professor David L Dineley, former Head of the Department of Geology at Bristol and a noted expert on fossil fishes, stratigraphic methods, and the Devonian Period, passed away recently. His colleagues Dr Liz Loeffler and Professor Michael Benton offer a remembrance.
Infectivity of airborne SARS-CoV-2 could decrease by 90% within 20 minutes of exhalation, new laboratory study finds28 June 2022The SARS-CoV-2 virus can lose 90% of infectivity when in aerosol particles within 20 minutes, according to new University of Bristol findings. The study, published in the journal of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), is the first to investigate the decrease in infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 in aerosol particles over periods from seconds to a few minutes. The aim of the study was to explore the process that could change viral infectivity over short timescales following exhalation.
Study hopes to understand the impact of exposure to COVID-19 infection early in life on a child’s brain development27 June 2022More than 650,000 babies are born every year [i] in the UK, and during the pandemic some of them will have been exposed to SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus which causes COVID-19. A national study, funded by the charity Action Medical Research, will investigate the long-term impact of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in the womb or shortly after birth.
Bristol’s Children of the 90s study helps scientists pinpoint those most at risk of Long COVID
28 June 2022
Bristol-based study Children of the 90s has helped improve understanding of the causes and treatment of long COVID.
Professor David L Dineley, 1927–2022
30 June 2022
Professor David L Dineley, former Head of the Department of Geology at Bristol and a noted expert on fossil fishes, stratigraphic methods, and the Devonian Period, passed away recently. His colleagues Dr Liz Loeffler and Professor Michael Benton offer a remembrance.
New review of evidence highlights importance of adequate ventilation to prevent spread of COVID-19 in indoor settings
29 June 2022
Some public venues may need better ventilation to prevent the spread of COVID-19 following growing evidence of the potential for 'long distance' airborne transmission of the disease, suggests research published by The BMJ today [29 June].
Knee replacement surgery decreased after NHS policies on a patient’s weight were introduced, worsening health inequalities, study finds
29 June 2022
New research has found that weight/body mass index (BMI) policies introduced by NHS commissioning groups in England are associated with a decrease in knee replacement surgery and may be contributing to health inequalities. With one in ten people likely to need a knee replacement, many thousands of patients are directly affected by these policies.
Shrimps and worms among first animals to recover after largest mass extinction
29 June 2022
Researchers studying ancient sea bed burrows and trails have discovered that bottom burrowing animals were among the first to bounce back after the end-Permian mass extinction.
Student helps find world’s largest frog in Equatorial Guinea for first time in almost two decades
29 June 2022
Field researchers from the University of Bristol and Bristol Zoological Society have spotted the world’s largest frog in Equatorial Guinea for the first time in almost two decades.
Infectivity of airborne SARS-CoV-2 could decrease by 90% within 20 minutes of exhalation, new laboratory study finds
28 June 2022
The SARS-CoV-2 virus can lose 90% of infectivity when in aerosol particles within 20 minutes, according to new University of Bristol findings. The study, published in the journal of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), is the first to investigate the decrease in infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 in aerosol particles over periods from seconds to a few minutes. The aim of the study was to explore the process that could change viral infectivity over short timescales following exhalation.
New report sheds light on how a corner of St Philips became a centre of innovation for Bristol
28 June 2022
Innovations in St Philips, Bristol 200 years ago mirror transformations to the way we live and work today according to a new report by the University of Bristol.
Study hopes to understand the impact of exposure to COVID-19 infection early in life on a child’s brain development
27 June 2022
More than 650,000 babies are born every year [i] in the UK, and during the pandemic some of them will have been exposed to SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus which causes COVID-19. A national study, funded by the charity Action Medical Research, will investigate the long-term impact of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in the womb or shortly after birth.
University of Bristol delighted to support Bristol Pride
25 June 2022
After a break due to the pandemic, Bristol Pride is back and the University of Bristol is delighted, once again, to be supporting the festival.