International

Chronic diseases monitored in primary care could lead to unnecessary testing

13 June 2019

Guidelines used by GPs to monitor chronic diseases are based on expert opinion rather than evidence, according to a review of the guidelines by National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) researchers at the University of Bristol. The review, published today [Thursday 13 June] in the British Medical Journal, looked at guidelines for chronic kidney disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, which are monitored through a range of tests in GP surgeries.

Dolphins form friendships through shared interests just like us, study finds

12 June 2019

When it comes to making friends, it appears dolphins are just like us and form close friendships with other dolphins that have a common interest. The findings, published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B by an international team of researchers from the Universities of Bristol, Zurich and Western Australia, provides further insight into the social habits of these remarkable animals.

Squid inspires camouflaging smart materials

15 June 2015

Researchers from the University of Bristol have shown it is possible to create artificial skin that can be transformed at the flick of a switch to mimic one of nature’s masters of camouflage, the squid.

Bad teeth revealed as biggest problem for pet greyhounds

3 June 2019

Dental disease is the most common health issue facing pet greyhounds, according to the largest ever study of greyhounds treated in first opinion veterinary clinics. The research, led by the Royal Veterinary College's (RVC) VetCompassTM programme in collaboration with the University of Bristol Vet School, reveals that 39 per cent of greyhounds suffer from dental problems, which is a far higher percentage than for any other dog breed.

Half a billion-year-old fossil reveals the origins of comb jellies

21 March 2019

One of the ocean’s little known carnivores has been allocated a new place in the evolutionary tree of life after scientists discovered its unmistakable resemblance with other sea-floor dwelling creatures.

UK-France Summit: University of Bristol to lead a supercomputing partnership with France

10 July 2025

A new and unique supercomputing collaboration between the UK and France was announced at the UK-France Summit today (10 July).

Stable blood pressure does not free everyone of cardiovascular risk, new study finds

26 August 2025

Researchers studying how hypertension increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes have discovered a remarkable way in which the body adapts to hypertension by developing a set of “new senses”.

Microscopic sonic screwdriver invented

29 May 2015

A team of engineers have created tiny acoustic vortices and used them to grip and spin microscopic particles suspended in water.

Study using activity monitors to track cats' activity levels

20 May 2019

Does your cat live indoors? Researchers from the University of Bristol Vet School want to hear from indoor cat owners for a new study looking at cats' mobility levels using cat activity monitors.

Risk of miscarriage linked strongly to mother's age and pregnancy history

20 March 2019

The risk of miscarriage varies greatly with a woman's age, shows a strong pattern of recurrence, and is increased after some pregnancy complications, finds a study led by the Bristol Medical School and published in The BMJ today [Wednesday 20 March].