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Landmark group B Strep testing trial in pregnant women begins

A major clinical trial has started which aims to improve the prevention of potentially life-threatening infection caused by group B Streptococcus in newborn babies in the UK.

Scientists gain new understanding of how brain cells talk

Which could help in the treatment of mental health conditions and memory diseases
Experts from the University of Nottingham have discovered that reversing the modification of molecular messages at synapses in the human brain, may contribute to reversible mental health conditions such as anxiety, and memory diseases such as dementia.

New funding will address skills gaps in UK bioscience industry

The National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC), co-led by the University of Nottingham, has received funding as part of a £22.5m investment from the UK Government to address skill gaps in the UK bioscience industry.

Youth violence and knife crime need addressing by Government, says Think Tank

An academic from the University of Nottingham has called on the Government to accept recommendations from a Think Tank after it laid out its plans to tackle the issue of knife crime.

Study shows hormone therapy not associated with an increased risk of developing dementia

New research, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, shows that the use of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT – also known as hormone replacement therapy, HRT) is not linked to an increased risk of developing dementia.

New podcast playfully explores the hidden world of home care for people with dementia

A new podcast drama, based on research led by experts from the University of Nottingham, explores the complex relationship between home carers and people with dementia.

University goes for gold to support childhood cancer campaign

The University of Nottingham lit its iconic Trent Building gold in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness month.

New trial will test effectiveness of treatment for bacterial vaginosis

Experts from the University of Nottingham and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are looking for women to take part in a clinical trial to test the effectiveness of a new treatment for bacterial vaginosis (BV).

World-leading research institute officially opens at the University of Nottingham

Diagnosing, treating and curing disease is the mission of scientists working in a new £100 million research institute that officially opened this week at the University of Nottingham.
Scientists, government officials and senior leaders in research and healthcare from across the UK, turned out in force yesterday (6 September) to mark the official opening of the University’s Biodiscovery Institute (BDI).

People with rare autoimmune diseases are at higher risk of death from Covid-19

New research has revealed that people with rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases are at an increased risk of developing Covid-19 and subsequently dying from it.
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