Press releases

Researchers at the University of Nottingham have helped to develop a new tool called ‘CanPredict’, which is able to identify the people most at risk of developing lung cancer over the next 10 years, and put them forward for screening tests earlier, saving time, money and, most importantly, lives.

New research has shown that weight loss, or bariatric, surgery can significantly alter the levels of bile acid associated with higher appetite, as can taking fibre supplements, but to a lesser degree.

A wardrobe staple that is part of everyone’s collection could soon become more sustainable as a Nottingham scientist has been given a funding boost to aid research to help reduce pollution in the textile industry.

Over 500 new genes have been linked to lung function for the first time, allowing scientists to better understand lung disease.

New research has shown that the blood vessels that feed aggressive brain tumours have receptors that could allow a new type of drug-containing nanoparticle to be used to starve the tumours of the energy they use to grow and spread, and also cause other disruptions to their adapted existence, even killing themselves.

People living with dementia and hearing conditions, their families, and their clinicians are being encouraged to make their views known through a new national research prioritisation programme that could drive future research.

Newly discovered catheter material could prevent common infections

Legendary former Notts County striker Les Bradd is helping researchers looking into sports-related injuries including head injuries, cognitive impairment, foot and ankle injuries and osteoarthritis in the largest UK study of its kind, led from Nottingham.

New research could help treat Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s disease

Surge in nitrous oxide abuse: New guidelines to help clinicians recognise cases and prevent spinal cord damage