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Eliminating Hepatitis C in Pakistan Could Yield a Return-On-Investment of Us$9.10 Billion

Pakistan has one of the highest rates of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in the world, accounting for over ten per cent of global HCV infections.

Pioneering New Process Creates Versatile Moldable Wood

Structures and vehicles built with sustainable materials are in high demand to meet today’s needs and for future generations.

New Research Identifies Who Should Be Offered Testing for Coeliac Disease

Targeted testing of individuals with a range of signs and symptoms could improve diagnosis of coeliac disease, a new National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded study led by the University of Bristol and published in PLOS ONE has found.

Clues from the Ancient Past Can Help Predict Abrupt Climate Change

Climate ‘tipping points’ can be better understood and predicted using climate change data taken from the ancient past, new research led by scientists from the universities of Birmingham and Bristol shows.

Facemask Ventilation of Patients for Surgery Does Not Increase the Risk of Spread of COVID-19

New research published in Anaesthesia (a journal of the Association of Anaesthetists) says that the use of facemask ventilation during routine surgery should not be classed as an aerosol-generating procedure and does not increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission compared with normal breathing/coughing of patients.

Giant Pandas’ Distinctive Black and White Markings Provide Effective Camouflage, Study Finds

The high-contrast pattern of giant pandas helps them blend in with their natural environment.

Bristol Academics Identify Ways to Make Equestrian Sport Safer for Horses and Riders

In the first study of horse falls for over 20 years, University of Bristol academics have identified some simple interventions to reduce the risk of injury in equestrian sport - making it safer for both horses and riders.

New Research Highlights 250,000 Unowned Cats Live in the UK’s Towns and Cities

Around a quarter of a million cats – or broadly the human population of Southampton - are living rough in the UK’s towns and cities.

Researchers Shed Light on Blind Spot of Shark Attacks

Scientists have found more evidence to support the mistaken identity theory’ in juvenile white sharks during surface attacks on humans.

Lung Capacity Tests Found to Be Accurate Precursor of Co-Morbidities

One of the largest studies to investigate whether Preserved Ratio Impaired Spirometry (PRISm), an understudied low lung function state, is an early predictor of co-morbidities has found it is strongly associated with an increased risk of death.

Mongooses Give Bullies the Cold Shoulder, Scientists Find

Dwarf mongooses remember which groupmates have picked fights with others during the day and later shun the aggressors during pre-bedtime socialising sessions, according to new research.

Non-Invasive Breathing Support for COVID-19 Patients Isn’t Linked to Heightened Infection Risk

The use of non-invasive breathing support, commonly known as CPAP or HFNO, to treat moderate to severe COVID-19 infection,

Parent-Collected Nose Swabs Are as Good as Nurse-Collected Nose Swabs at Detecting Respiratory Infections in Children

Nose swab samples collected by parents are as good as those collected by nurses at detecting respiratory infections in children,

Rapidly Evolving Species More Likely to Go Extinct, Study Suggests

Researchers at the University of Bristol have found that fast evolution can lead to nowhere.

Baby Teeth May One Day Help Identify Kids at Risk for Mental Disorders Later in Life

Like the rings of a tree, teeth contain growth lines that may reveal clues about childhood experiences.

Blood Pressure Drugs Could Protect Against Type 2 Diabetes

BHF-funded researchers suggest lowering blood pressure should be added as a strategy for diabetes prevention.

Common Blood Pressure Drug Does Not Slow Down the Progression of More Advanced Alzheimer’s

New research led by the University of Bristol, has shown the drug losartan, normally used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), is not effective in slowing down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in people with mild-to-moderate disease after 12 months of treatment.

Flowering Plants: An Evolution Revolution

Researchers at the University of Bristol have identified the huge impact of flowering plants on the evolution of life on Earth.

Resilience of Vertebrate Animals in Rapid Decline Due to Manmade Threats, Study Finds

Global change is eroding life on earth at an unprecedented rate and scale.

Scientists Capture Humour’s Earliest Emergence

Young children's ability to laugh and make jokes has been mapped by age for the first time using data from a new study involving nearly 700 children from birth to four years of age, from around the world.