Research
- New quarantine scheme could reduce risk of rabies reintroduction in the EU following Russian invasion, study finds 26 April 2024 Rabies is a major concern to both human and animal health, with rabies in dogs and cats widespread in Eastern Europe, and there are concerns the war in Ukraine could pose a greater risk of rabies being reintroduced to the European Union (EU). A four-month period of home isolation of dogs and cats could reduce this risk, new University of Bristol research has shown.
- Scientists discover higher levels of CO2 increase survival of viruses in the air and transmission risk 26 April 2024 A new study has revealed for the first time the vital role carbon dioxide (CO2) plays in determining the lifespan of airborne viruses – namely SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
- New Centre for Applied Excellence in Skin and Allergy Research at Bristol 25 April 2024 A new Centre for Applied Excellence in Skin and Allergy Research (CAESAR) is to be set up at Bristol.
- Research shows veterinary deal would increase UK agrifood exports to EU by more than a fifth 25 April 2024 A veterinary deal with the European Union could increase UK agricultural and food exports by more than a fifth, according to new research.
- Bristol spin-out Dynamic Therapeutics wins prestigious Blavatnik Prize for U-RHYTHM technology 25 April 2024 Dynamic Therapeutics, a University of Bristol spin-out, has today [25 April] been awarded a prestigious Blavatnik Prize by QantX, a leading venture capital firm, for its pioneering U-RHYTHM technology. The award recognises the scientific advances and future potential of the UK's most innovative scientists and engineers.
- Laser technology offers breakthrough in detecting illegal ivory 24 April 2024 A new way of quickly distinguishing between illegal elephant ivory and legal mammoth tusk ivory could prove critical to fighting the illegal ivory trade. A laser-based approach developed by scientists at the Universities of Bristol and Lancaster, could be used by customs worldwide to aid in the enforcement of illegal ivory from being traded under the guise of legal ivory. Results from the study are published in PLOS ONE today [24 April].
- New £10.4 million research centre will unlock new tests, treatments and cures for people living with rare kidney diseases 23 April 2024 Thousands of people living with rare kidney disease will get access to improved diagnostics, treatments and potentially cures, thanks to the creation of a new research centre, involving experts from the University of Bristol.
- Super Mario hackers’ tricks could protect software from bugs, study finds 23 April 2024 Video gamers who exploit glitches in games can help experts better understand buggy software, students at the University of Bristol suggest.
- A sensing technology that can assess the quality of components in fields such as aerospace could transform UK industry. 22 April 2024 A sensing technology that can assess the quality of components in fields such as aerospace could transform UK industry.
- Gigantic ichthyosaur discovery in the UK could be largest ever marine reptile 18 April 2024 The fossilised remains of a second gigantic jawbone measuring more than two metres long has been found on a beach in Somerset.
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