‘Jailbreak’ bacteria can trigger heart disease
Plaque-causing bacteria can jailbreak from the mouth into the bloodstream and increase your risk of heart attack, according to research from the University of Bristol.
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Importance of cell-cell communication
A team from the Bristol Heart Institute have investigated the importance of cell-cell communication in regulating the formation of new blood vessels following the restriction in blood supply to the heart or back leg in mice.
Genes link growth in the womb with adult metabolism and disease
Researchers have identified four new genetic regions that influence birth weight, providing further evidence that genes as well as maternal nutrition are important for growth in the womb. Three of the regions are also linked to adult metabolism, helping to explain why smaller babies have higher rates of chronic diseases later in life.
Top six postgraduate students honoured for research excellence
The best research dissertations produced by postgraduate students in each of Bristol University’s six faculties have been announced. The recipients, selected for the exceptional quality of their research work, have each been awarded a cash prize and a certificate of commendation in recognition of the honour.
Bristol professor argues for better health communication in his Milroy Lecture
Professor Gareth Williams, Professor of Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, delivered the Milroy Lecture at the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) in London on Tuesday.
Innovation award for iPhone app that helps people manage chronic condition
An iPhone application developed to help patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME (CFS/ME) has won a top award for its use of innovative technology. ActiveME©, developed by experts in the field of CFS/ME, was designed to assist patients in keeping track of their activity levels, a key part of rehabilitation and self-managing this chronic condition. The free interactive patient-centred tool won the ‘Innovation in Technology’ category at the NHS Innovations North Bright Ideas awards ceremony [29 Nov 2012].
Being taller throughout life may protect against heart disease and stroke
Being taller during the course of a person’s lifetime could protect against heart disease and stroke in later life, according to a new University of Bristol-led study. The research, which analysed height and genetic data on over 454,000 individuals, is published in the pre-print publication* medRxiv.
New research on developmental co-ordination disorder
New research by academics at the University of Bristol’s Centre for Child and Adolescent Health has found children with developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD) previously known as dyspraxia have an increased risk of difficulties in attention, reading, short-term memory and social skills.
Dental School scoops national awards for third year running
Bristol Dental School and Hospital swept the boards at the 2010 Dental Defence Union (DDU) Educational Awards, with Professor Stephen Lisney winning the Dental Teacher of the Year award and Nikki Rogers named as Dental Care Professional Teacher of the Year.
Bristol student rides wave of academic success with study showing surfing boosts mental health
Pioneering research showing the mental health benefits of surfing by a University of Bristol student has led to an exciting partnership with The Wave to expand the study.