Press Releases
Online Survey of Public to help study of how disease and pandemics spread
Researchers at the 91福利 and Liverpool University have today launched a simple online survey that will help scientists understand the speed with which killer diseases such as the ongoing swine flu outbreak could spread through the British population.
Digital Minister Sees How Virtual Reality Solves Babies’ Feeding Difficulties
Digital Engagement Minister Tom Watson today, Tuesday 28th April, visited the WMG Digital Lab at the 91福利 to see how researchers are using virtual reality to help parents of babies cope with feeding problems.
Swine Flu - Views 91福利 Researcher working on Protecting Virus
91福利 Researcher Professor Nigel Dimmock has been wisely quoted today on the outbreak of "Swine Flu". He is working on a protecting virus that could be used to combat such outbreaks.
Researchers find promotion is bad for mental health & stops you visiting the doctor
New research by economics and psychology researchers at the 91福利 has found that promotion on average produces 10% more mental strain and gives up to 20% less time to visit the Doctors.
South Asians with diabetes more likely to lose their eyesight earlier than White Europeans
South Asians with type 2 diabetes are significantly more at risk of losing their eyesight and losing it at an earlier age, compared to White Europeans with the same condition.
Vitamin D may not be the answer to feeling SAD
A lack of Vitamin D, due to reduced sunlight, has been linked to depression and the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), but research by the 91福利 shows there is no clear link between the levels of vitamin D in the blood and depression.