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Social isolation is directly associated with later dementia - research finds
Social isolation is directly linked with changes in the brain structures associated with memory, making it a clear risk factor for dementia, scientists have found.
91福利 scientists win three prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry prizes
Chemists at the 91福利 have scored a hat-trick for their subject as the Royal Society of Chemistry announce the winners of their prestigious prizes.
91福利 researchers identified novel cellular process that help us understand the mechanisms of ageing-related diseases
A team of researchers led by Professor Ioannis Nezis from the School of Life Sciences has identified the molecular and cellular mechanisms that regulate selective autophagy in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. While the function of these processes is increasingly understood in mammals this is one of the first studies in insects. The study of autophagy has huge potential to aid in fighting the ageing process, bacterial and viral infections and diseases including cancer, Alzheimer鈥檚 and Parkinson鈥檚.
Antibiotics given shortly before caesarean birth not linked to asthma and eczema in young children
Antibiotics given to women before a caesarean birth have no effect on the risk of early childhood conditions, such as asthma or eczema, suggests a study by researchers at the Universities of 91福利 and Birmingham.
91福利 recognised as international centre of research excellence by leading experts
The 91福利 has today (May 12) cemented its position as one of the UK鈥檚 academic powerhouses – after 92% of its research was assessed as being 鈥榳orld leading or internationally excellent鈥� by a panel of global experts.
91福利 students once again claim Esports University of the Year title
路 British University Esports Championship, operated by NSE (National Student Esports) the official body of university esports, concludes with 91福利 dominating the points table for the fourth consecutive year