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Study Shows Children’s Inactivity Remains an Issue in Wake of Pandemic

New research has revealed children’s physical activity in the UK has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels – but children are still more sedentary during the week.

Socio-Economic Inequalities in Access to Joint Replacement Surgery in England

The provision of joint replacement surgery in England is subject to socio-economic inequalities, despite a years-long effort to reduce them.

How Life Works Is His Life’s Work

UCI professor of developmental and cell biology seeks answers to how genes are regulated

Remembering Professor Krishna K. Tewari

The legacy of Professor Krishna K. Tewari, former chair of the department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, lives on through those he cared for, supported, mentored and worked alongside.

How A Protein Breaks Free To Cause Deadly Cancers

UCI-led finding helps propel search for improved treatments

Immune Function Restored In Suppressed T Cells

Professor Roberto Tinoco in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, who explores how the immune system can fight disease, recently published a paper with his lab that outlines a novel approach to activating dysfunctional T cells to fight skin cancer or melanoma.

Decades Of Data Show Impact Of Earlier Snowmelt On Plant Populations

Professor Diane Campbell in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, whose research focuses on understanding how evolution takes place in real time in nature, recently published a paper with her colleagues Mary Price, Nickolas Waser, Rebecca Irwin and Alison Brody at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory.

UH Pharmacy professor's research reveals 'greater improvements' for battling superbug

A recent study led by University of Houston College of Pharmacy professor Kevin Garey has revealed promising results in the goal of improving the quality of life for medical patients suffering from recurrent Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infections.

New microscope helps with design of high-performance batteries

A research team from the University of Houston, in collaboration with researchers from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, has developed a cutting-edge microscope that offers a deep understanding of the functioning of batteries by unveiling their inner workings.

Women’s Geographic Access to Fertility Treatment “Significantly Higher” in the Richest Parts of Britain, Analysis Shows

Geographic access to IVF and other fertility services is significantly higher in the richest parts of Britain, a new study shows.

Levies on Renewable Energy Profits Could Serve as a Barrier to Achieving Net Zero Targets in The UK

Placing levies on the profits made in the renewable energy industry could hinder the UK’s ability to meet its 2050 net zero carbon reduction targets, an expert has said.

5,500 People Diagnosed with Rare Genetic Diseases in Major Research Study

Around 5,500 people with severe developmental disorders now know the genetic cause of their condition, thanks to a major nationwide study which will help improve diagnosis across the world.

Study Reveals How Pollinators Cope with Plant Toxins

Pollinators such as honeybees produce special enzymes that detoxify defence chemicals produced by plants, new research shows.

Female Butterflies Breed Despite Male Shortage

Female African monarch butterflies have no trouble finding a mate – even when a parasite kills most of the males, new research shows.

Bank of England Media Coverage Is an “Effective” Additional Channel for Accountability, Study Shows

News coverage about the Bank of England is closely linked to the parliamentary oversight of the institution and to the Bank’s own account-giving activities, analysis shows.

Plant Species Might Not Need to Move Far for Favourable Climates

Plant species may only need to move short distances to track their preferred habitats as the climate changes, according to a study published in Nature Climate Change.

The Research Reveals Countries Where Record-Breaking Heatwaves Are Likely to Cause Most Harm

A new study has highlighted under-prepared regions across the world most at risk of the devastating effects of scorching temperatures.

Prehistoric Poo Reveals ‘Waves’ of Extinction in Colombia

Fungal spores found in dung have revealed that large animals went extinct in two “waves” in the Colombian Andes.

BCG Vaccine Does Not Protect Against COVID-19 In Healthcare Workers

A world-leading international trial into the immune boosting benefits of a tuberculosis vaccine has found it does not protect healthcare workers against COVID-19.

Twilight Zone at Risk from Climate Change

Life in the ocean’s “twilight zone” could decline dramatically due to climate change, new research suggests.