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- Novel Bristol therapeutic to target atheroschlerosis 24 June 2024 Scientists at the University of Bristol have uncovered a new disease driving mechanism which they are aiming to target to help treat the development of atherosclerotic plaques.
- Restricting flavoured vapes could harm smoking cessation efforts, finds study 13 June 2024 Restricting the choice of flavoured vapes, also known as e-cigarettes, could have an adverse effect on the many adults who use them to reduce or quit smoking, according to a new University of Bristol-led study published in the journal Harm Reduction.
- New study identifies link between low levels of omega-3s and symptoms of psychosis in early adulthood 12 June 2024 A new study, the largest of its kind, published in Biological Psychiatry today [12 June], tracked the blood test results of over 3,500 participants for a span of 17 years to explore a possible link between diet and mental health.
- Two can play that game: juvenile dolphins who play together are more successful as adults 10 June 2024 Juvenile social play predicts adult reproductive success in male bottlenose dolphins, a new study has found.
- New online CPD course for researchers aims to enhance animal welfare through best practice 6 June 2024 A new continuous professional development course developed by Bristol researchers that builds on more than two decades of animal welfare research has launched online.
- Seeking social proximity improves flight routes among pigeons 6 June 2024 A new University of Bristol-led study looked at the social influences on pigeon flight routes. Researchers compared the flight patterns of pairs of pigeons to a computer model and found that flight paths are improved as younger birds learn the route from older birds and also make route improvements, leading to overall more efficient routes over generations. The study is published in PLOS Biology.
- Researchers identify a genetic cause of intellectual disability affecting tens of thousands of people 31 May 2024 A neurodevelopmental disorder, caused by mutations in a single gene, affecting tens of thousands of people worldwide, has been identified by researchers. The work, published today [31 May] in Nature Medicine, was conducted by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Bristol, KU Leuven, Belgium; and the NIHR BioResource (currently based at the University of Cambridge).
- Bristol PhD student set to compete in European Finals of 3MT competition 31 May 2024 Bristol PhD student Rachel Hare is set to compete in the finals of the European 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) contest, becoming the first University of Bristol entrant to reach this stage of the competition.
- Understanding the journey of self-harm in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire 30 May 2024 ‘Understanding Self-harm in Children and Young People aged 10-24 years in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire’ aimed to help understand self-harm in greater detail as it has been highlighted as an area of concern for the region and also across the South West.
- Gardening sessions are ‘highlight of week’ for dementia patients and BRI staff 29 May 2024 For those living with dementia, a stay in hospital can be a difficult time with a change in routine, loud noises, bright lights and time away from loved ones.
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