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Breakthrough Paves Way for Photonic Sensing at the Ultimate Quantum Limit

A Bristol-led team of physicists has found a way to operate mass manufacturable photonic sensors at the quantum limit.

Novel Host Cell Pathway Hijacked During COVID-19 Infection Uncovered by Bristol Researchers

An international team of scientists, led by the University of Bristol, has been investigating how the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the coronavirus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, manipulates host proteins to penetrate into human cells.

Pioneering Study Shows Climate Played Crucial Role in Changing Location of Ancient Coral Reefs

Pre-historic coral reefs dating back up to 250 million years extended much further away from the Earth’s equator than today, new research has revealed.

Moth Wing-Inspired Sound Absorbing Wallpaper in Sight After Breakthrough

Experts at the University of Bristol have discovered that the scales on moth wings act as excellent sound absorbers even when placed on an artificial surface.

Triassic Revolution: Animals Grew Back Faster and Smarter After Mass Extinction

Palaeontologists in the UK and China have shown that the natural world bounced back vigorously following the End-Permian Extinction.

Inability to Stand on One Leg in Mid to Later Life Linked to Higher Risk of Death

Balance test could be included in routine health checks for older adults, say an international team of researchers, led by the Clinimex exercise medicine clinic in Rio de Janeiro and including the Bristol Medical School.

England-Wide Study First to Show Link Between Intimate Partner Violence, Self-Harm and Suicidality

A new study is the first to show that intimate partner violence (IPV) is strongly associated with self-harm and suicidality in both men and women, and across all ages in England.

“Brain Bleeds” in Babies First Year Can Lead to Long-Term Sight Problems, Study Finds

Severe “brain bleeds” experienced by some babies in the first year following their birth lead to long-term sight problems, researchers at the University of Bristol have found as part of a ten-year follow-up study.

Bristol’s Children of the 90s Study Helps Scientists Pinpoint Those Most at Risk of Long COVID

Bristol-based study Children of the 90s has helped improve understanding of the causes and treatment of long COVID.

Infectivity of Airborne SARS-CoV-2 Could Decrease by 90% Within 20 Minutes of Exhalation, New Laboratory Study Finds

The SARS-CoV-2 virus can lose 90% of infectivity when in aerosol particles within 20 minutes, according to new University of Bristol findings.

Knee Replacement Surgery Decreased After Nhs Policies on a Patient’s Weight Were Introduced, Worsening Health Inequalities, Study Finds

New research has found that weight/body mass index (BMI) policies introduced by NHS commissioning groups in England are associated with a decrease in knee replacement surgery and may be contributing to health inequalities.

Shrimps and Worms Among First Animals to Recover After Largest Mass Extinction

Researchers studying ancient sea bed burrows and trails have discovered that bottom burrowing animals were among the first to bounce back after the end-Permian mass extinction.

New Review of Evidence Highlights Importance of Adequate Ventilation to Prevent Spread of Covid-19 in Indoor Settings

Some public venues may need better ventilation to prevent the spread of COVID-19 following growing evidence of the potential for 'long distance' airborne transmission of the disease,

Motherhood Is Equal To Partner Absence As A Cause Of Economic Disadvantage In Single Mothers

Bristol research highlights the major impact of motherhood earning penalties on the economic prospects of single-mother families.

Plankton Will Store More Carbon As Earth’s Climate Warms – But Storage Beyond End Of Century Uncertain

The amount of carbon stored by microscopic plankton will increase in the coming century, predict researchers at the University of Bristol and the National Oceanography Centre (NOC).

Poor Communication Of Test Results Poses Risk For Patients

A lack of clear systems for communicating test results in primary care can lead to confusion, frustration and anxiety for patients and potential delays in diagnosis and treatment,

People From Low Socioeconomic Backgrounds Could Reduce Chronic Kidney Disease Risk With Regular Exercise, Study Suggests

New research has found people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds who regularly exercise could substantially reduce their risk of chronic kidney disease.

Environmental Stability On Earth Allowed Marine Biodiversity To Flourish

Modern ocean biodiversity, which is at its highest level ever, was achieved through long-term stability of the location of so-called biodiversity hotspots, regions of especially high numbers of species, scientists have found.

“Hope Saved My Life”: How The Hope Project Helped Men At Risk Of Suicide

A project to help men aged 30-64 who are at risk of suicide has saved lives and reduced depression and suicidal thoughts, a study by National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded researchers at the University of Bristol has shown.

Scientists Discover Genes That Affect The Risk Of Developing Pre-Leukaemia

The discovery of 14 inherited genetic changes which significantly increase the risk of a person developing a symptomless blood disorder associated with the onset of some types of cancer and heart disease is published today [July 14] in Nature Genetics.