Bristol researchers added to Highly Cited Researchers 2021 List
A total of 16 Bristol academics have been named on the much anticipated annual Highly Cited Researchers 2021 list.
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The rat’s whiskers: multidisciplinary research reveals how we sense texture
Two very different teams of scientists have worked together to reveal important insights into how we sense texture by looking at the whiskers of a rat.
Common blood pressure drug does not slow down the progression of more advanced Alzheimer’s
New research led by the University of Bristol, has shown the drug losartan, normally used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), is not effective in slowing down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in people with mild-to-moderate disease after 12 months of treatment. However, the drug could still be of benefit if prescribed for longer and if given to people with very early disease. The findings are from the phase 2 multi-centre clinical trial known as RADAR ((Reducing pathology in Alzheimer’s Disease through Angiotensin taRgeting).
Bristol City Fellows to challenge inequalities in city decision making
Four ‘Bristol City Fellows’ have been appointed to lead a series of innovative projects to empower diverse communities to shape the city’s future.
Bristol’s pioneering COVID-19 research prompts French Embassy visit
Representatives from the French Embassy visited University labs today [10 December] to see some of the innovative COVID-19 research being undertaken at Bristol, including work on ADDomer™, a thermostable vaccine platform being developed by Bristol scientists to combat emerging infectious diseases.
Amber specimen offers rare glimpse of feathered dinosaur tail
Researchers from China, Canada, and the University of Bristol have discovered a dinosaur tail complete with its feathers trapped in a piece of amber.
Sound-shaping tech start-up wins £10,000 backing fund
Metasonics, a revolutionary sound technology company founded by two University of Bristol academics as a joint venture with the University of Sussex, has won this year’s New Enterprise Competition [NEC] and £10,000 funding.
New website about infection and antibiotic resistance launched for schools
Children will learn about how infection takes place and the growing threat of antibiotic resistance thanks to a new website co-produced by scientists and teachers.
Major transformation adds up to exceptional new home for School of Mathematics
Work to transform a Grade II listed building near the centre of Bristol into a state-of-the-art new home for the University of Bristol’s School of Mathematics is nearing completion after a major renovation and remodelling.
National teaching award for 'outstanding' Vet School educator
Mrs Sheena Warman, of the University of Bristol's School of Veterinary Sciences, has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship by the Higher Education Academy.