Jul 10, 2011
Genetic study sheds new light on auto-immune arthritis
Researchers are one step closer to understanding how an individual’s genetic make-up predisposes them to Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), a common auto-...
Jul 07, 2011
Coetzee Collective: Into the Archive
Report on the one-day symposium "Into the Archive: J.M. Coetzee and his Precursors" which took place on Tuesday 28 June 2011 at the University of Leed...
Jul 07, 2011
Gold nanoparticles bring scientists closer to a treatment for cancer
Scientists at the University of Southampton have developed smart nanomaterials, which can disrupt the blood supply to cancerous tumours....
Jul 07, 2011
Arctic science goes tropical
Climate change in Asia is the latest focus area for researchers at the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research....
Jul 06, 2011
Higher daily dose of Aspirin could play key role in preventing heart attacks for those with diabetes
In some cases, an apple a day may keep the doctor away, but for people with diabetes, regular, over-the-counter Aspirin may also do the job....
Jul 05, 2011
Clues on antipsychotic drugs side effects offer hope
Weight-gain and diabetes-like symptoms are common side effects of antipsychotic medications, and New Zealand research into the chemical changes involv...
Jul 05, 2011
The worm that turned
A University of Leeds researcher has drawn inspiration from biology to build a giant robotic worm that can wiggle its way around obstacles....
Jul 01, 2011
Culture influences people’s response to climate change
How people choose to consume resources and use contraception influences their responses to climate change, according to a team of psychologists....
Jun 30, 2011
Click chemistry creates new ‘stealth’ DNA links
Scientists at the University of Southampton have pioneered a chemical method of linking DNA strands that is tolerated by living organisms....