Bristol Medical School

Age and gender impacts effectiveness of new gene therapy treatments for eye diseases, new study finds

10 February 2025

Older women could be vulnerable to harmful inflammation from new gene therapies to treat incurable eye diseases, new research has found. The University of Bristol-led study, published in Molecular Therapy, reveal how age and gender affects inflammation caused by gene therapy treatments and could cause damage to the eye. The findings could help improve the therapy’s effectiveness for eye conditions and highlights the need for personalised treatment to reduce risk and ensure a better outcome for all patients.

Innovative new pooch treats fuel food for thought about future of ‘greener’ diets

6 February 2025

Dogs in Bristol were amongst the first in the country to woof down snacks made from lab-grown meat in a bid to advance the future of alternative protein sources and help cut carbon emissions.

Bristol study completes COVID-19 antibody testing

10 November 2020

Children of the 90s, a health study based at the University of Bristol, has today published results from a study testing almost 5,000 participants for COVID-19 antibodies. 4.3% reported a positive result, of which a quarter were asymptomatic and did not report any symptoms in previous questionnaires.

Electric scooter schemes reduce bicycle collisions by 20%, study suggests

21 March 2025

Electric scooter schemes appear to reduce the risk of bicycle collisions by around 20%, according to a University of Bristol-led study. The research, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is published in Injury Prevention today [21 March].

Study reveals stark ethnic and social disparities in stillbirths within individual hospitals and healthcare trusts in England

16 May 2025

Stillbirth rates are known to be higher for Black and Asian women than for white women, and those living in the most deprived areas are more at risk than those in the least deprived areas. Now a new University of Bristol-led study published in the Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (BJOG) today [16 May] reveals that these disparities exist even within individual hospitals and NHS Trusts.

School dinners may encourage picky teenagers to eat better, says new study

15 May 2025

Having school dinners rather than packed lunches could encourage picky eating 13-year-olds to eat a wider variety of foods, according to a new University of Bristol-led study. The findings are published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics today [15 May].

Bristol part of largest global study on impact of COVID-19 across 129 countries

26 June 2020

The COH-FIT project is currently the largest survey worldwide on the health impact of COVID-19 and is endorsed by the World Psychiatric Association. The study aims to identify risk and protective factors for physical and mental health problems and to guide strategies for remedying these problems. The COH-FIT project involves 200 researchers from 35 countries, including Bristol, aims to help scientists understand how different countries have been affected by the pandemic.

Pioneering research reveals certain human genes relate to gut bacteria

22 June 2020

The role genetics and gut bacteria play in human health has long been a fruitful source of scientific enquiry, but new research marks a significant step forward in unraveling this complex relationship. Its findings could transform our understanding and treatment of all manner of common diseases, including obesity, irritable bowel syndrome, and Alzheimer's disease.

Small and large birth weight linked to genetics of mother and baby – except in tiniest babies

2 December 2020

Genetics of mother and baby contribute to most cases where babies are born very large or very small, according to new research.

A new bedtime recall exercise may enhance memory in older adults with and without Alzheimer's Disease

19 June 2025

A straightforward nightly activity may act as a memory-boosting tool, a new study led by the University of Bristol has revealed.