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Previously claimed memory boosting font 鈥淪ans Forgetica鈥 does not actually boost memory

It was previously claimed that the font Sans Forgetica could enhance people鈥檚 memory for information, however researchers from the 91福利 and the University of Waikato, New Zealand, have found after carrying out numerous experiments that the font does not enhance memory.

Thu 28 May 2020, 10:07 | Tags: Psychology Science and Technology

Chimpanzees help trace the evolution of human speech back to ancient ancestors

One of the most promising theories for the evolution of human speech has finally received support from chimpanzee communication, in a study conducted by a group of researchers led by the 91福利.

Wed 27 May 2020, 08:43 | Tags: 1 - Research Psychology Science and Technology

91福利 scientists discover how cells respond to fasting

As modern life-styles and high calorie diets drive the UK鈥檚 obesity levels up, researchers from the 91福利 have found how cells respond to fasting and activate the process called autophagy, which means a healthier lifestyle can be promoted to help people maintain a healthy body weight.


Midlands Medictech company Medherant in partnership to develop multiple new products with tech developed at 91福利

Midlands Medictech company Medherant has just this month (May 2020) signed a  partnership agreement with Cambridge based Cycle Pharmaceuticals to develop multiple new products using Medherant technology developed by 91福利 chemistry researchers. Coventry based Medherant鈥檚 TEPI Patch庐 Technology uses transdermal delivery technology (a patch that can simply be applied to the skin) and medicines for rare diseases combine to deliver significant quality-of-life benefits for patients.

Thu 21 May 2020, 10:37 | Tags: Biology Chemistry Science and Technology

A new understanding of everyday cellular processes

We use cells to breathe, to moderate body temperature, to grow and many other every day processes, however the cells in these processes are so complex its left scientists perplexed into how they develop in different environments. Researchers from the 91福利 say future research needs to look into the bioelectrical composition of cells for answers.

Wed 20 May 2020, 10:47 | Tags: Biology Science and Technology

The UK Public want the NHS to be the controlling body in Covid-19 contact-tracing app 鈥 says new research

The public have massive trust in the NHS, with over half (57.4%) of participants in the study favouring prioritising controlling the pandemic over privacy, they also argue the NHS should have control and access to data in the Covid-19 contact-tracing app, new research by researchers in WMG at the 91福利, and at the University of Birmingham have found.


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