Cooling treatment reduces epilepsy in children
Cooling babies deprived of oxygen at birth (perinatal asphyxia) can reduce the number of children who develop epilepsy later in childhood, according to a new study published in the journal Epilepsia.
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Women who are 'larks' have a lower risk of developing breast cancer
Women who are 'larks', functioning better at the beginning of the day than the end of the day, have a lower of risk breast cancer, according to new research led by the University of Bristol presented at the 2018 NCRI Cancer Conference today [Tuesday 6 November].
Fluorescent marker can help guide surgeons to remove dangerous brain tumour cells more accurately
A chemical that highlights tumour cells has been used by surgeons to help spot and safely remove brain cancer in a trial presented by a University of Bristol academic at the 2018 NCRI Cancer Conference.
New study reveals the rules governing how man-made and biological networks are built
The similarities between food webs, US airline routes, and connections between neurons in a simple organism are not immediately apparent. However, each can be represented as a network where connections between elements capture the key relationships and interactions.
Bristol Nuclear Science postgrads train at EDF’s Paris lab
Two MSc Nuclear Science and Engineering students became the first Bristol postgraduates to undertake a week-long training programme at the Materials Ageing Institute (MAI), EDF Lab Les Renardières, Paris in early 2018.
Identification of 75 genetic risk factors brings new insights for Alzheimer’s
Identifying genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease is essential if we are to improve our understanding and treatment of it. An international research team, which included University of Bristol scientists, has identified 75 regions of the genome that are associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Social communication difficulties are linked to increased risk of self-harm and suicidal behaviour
Children who have difficulties with social communication, as seen in autism spectrum disorders (ASD), have a higher risk of self-harm with suicidal behaviour by the age of 16 years compared to those without, finds a University of Bristol study.
Aerospace engineering academic elected Fellow of AIAA
A University of Bristol academic has been elected a Fellow of the world's largest aerospace technical society. He will be awarded his fellowship at an awards gala in Washington D.C, USA today [Wednesday 2 May].
International climate change report calls for immediate action and shows emissions can be halved by 2030
There are options in all sectors to at least halve emissions by 2030, according to the latest instalment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Sixth Assessment Report published today.
Bristol welcomes the Ashinaga Foundation
The University of Bristol has signed a memoranda of understanding with the Ashinaga foundation, a non-profit organisation who provide educational support to orphaned children worldwide.