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UK Aid awards funding to Oxford Vaccine Group for research into prevention of five epidemic threats

Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG), which led the rapid clinical development of the Oxford vaccine in COVID-19 in the pandemic, has been awarded a total of £7,788,783 by UK Aid for research into the prevention of five dangerous diseases with epidemic or pandemic potential.

13 Dec 2023

Non-invasive cancer monitoring takes a leap forward with new microfluidic technology

Monitoring cancer cells effectively can help physicians with treatment and management, thus reducing cancer-related mortality.

11 Dec 2023

Study identifies targetable fusion RNAs in breast cancer

Comprehensive profiling of fusion RNAs present in a large cohort of metastatic breast tumors revealed unique fusion mutations that may be therapeutically targetable, according to results presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held December 5-9, 2023.

8 Dec 2023

Groundbreaking manufacturing process could revolutionize lower limb socket production

Lower limb prosthetic sockets could soon be printed in remote locations and even in users' homes, thanks to a groundbreaking process developed by manufacturing experts at Loughborough University.

4 Dec 2023

Study reveals how different ways to experience empathy affect our willingness to help others

In a world grappling with deep-seated division and social upheaval, empathy has become more critical than ever.

1 Dec 2023

Hevolution-AFAR New Investigator Awards expanded with $16 million grant

The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR), is pleased to announce a $16 million expansion of the Hevolution-AFAR New Investigator Awards in Aging Biology and Geroscience Research, a grant program to enable early-career investigators with labs in the US and Canada to research healthspan-expanding therapeutics and treatments.

1 Dec 2023

Science tackles mental health: New tools against anxiety and depression in a stressed world

This review in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences discusses the role of scientific tools in combating mental health disorders like anxiety, MDD, and PTSD, emphasizing the need for a deep scientific understanding and diverse treatment approaches in the face of a global surge in psychological stress. The study explores stress biology, treatment strategies, and the importance of personalized scientific approaches to effectively address the mental health crisis.

29 Nov 2023

UK Biobank data opens door to new era of precision medicine

In a momentous landmark for medical research, UK Biobank has today [Thursday 30 November] unveiled incredible new data from whole genome sequencing of its half a million participants.

29 Nov 2023

Ohio State Wexner Medical Center wins $14 million award for aspirin dose study

A research team at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine has been approved for a $14 million award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study whether a higher daily dose of aspirin is more effective in decreasing the risk of dangerous blood pressure complications among some pregnant people.

28 Nov 2023

New survey reveals worryingly high levels of mistrust among UK adults

New survey of UK adults shows that while the majority describe themselves as generally trusting of other people, 19.6% describe themselves as generally mistrustful, and 5.3 as very mistrustful.

23 Nov 2023

Empowering oncology research: Transmembrane proteins and cutting-edge production platforms

In this Interview, Dr. Fang-Yi Chu talks to NewsMed about the role of transmembrane proteins in targeting oncology research.

From Sino Biological Inc. 23 Nov 2023

Novel AI-powered method detects antimicrobial resistance within 30 minutes

To mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, researchers supported by the Oxford Martin Programme on Antimicrobial Resistance Testing (University of Oxford) have reported advances towards a novel and rapid antimicrobial susceptibility test that can return results within as little as 30 minutes.

22 Nov 2023

Digital Science acquires AI-powered academic writing service Writefull

Digital Science has today announced it has fully acquired the AI-based academic language service Writefull, which assists users worldwide with all aspects of their scholarly writing.

22 Nov 2023

Researchers discover way to reverse brain aging caused by COVID-19

University of Queensland researchers have found a way to reverse a cellular process triggered by COVID-19 that contributes to premature aging of the brain.

22 Nov 2023

Falk Trust awards $1.35 million to Case Western Reserve researchers for cancer and diabetic retinopathy treatments

A combined $1.35 million from the Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Trust was awarded to two researchers from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine to advance their work on finding more effective treatments - and better options - for two debilitating diseases.

17 Nov 2023

Researchers encourage flexible approach to blood transfusion decisions for heart attack patients with anemia

A National Institutes of Health-supported study found that the type of transfusion approach used to support adults who developed anemia after a heart attack did not make a significant difference in their likelihood of having another heart attack or dying within 30 days.

13 Nov 2023

Fertility Mapper launches groundbreaking NHS Fertility Funding Calculator

Fertility Mapper, the review platform for fertility clinics powered by community data publishes a brand new UK wide report today The True Cost of Fertility using transparency as a catalyst for awareness and understanding of the true cost of fertility.

13 Nov 2023

HMS immunologist unravels the mysteries of how the immune system communicates

The immune system is a crucial part of our survival, regularly fending off wide-ranging attacks on the body, both internal and external.

9 Nov 2023

Study reveals how doctors' communication style impacts obesity treatment outcomes

How doctors communicate with patients with obesity can have a significant impact on their weight loss success, according to a new University of Oxford study published today in Annals of Internal Medicine.

7 Nov 2023

CEPI and University of Oxford launch new project to initiate vaccine development against Junín virus

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the University of Oxford today announced the launch of a new project to initiate early development of prototype vaccines against the Junín virus, selected as an exemplar of the Arenavirus family which is responsible for multiple deadly hemorrhagic fevers with epidemic and pandemic potential.

6 Nov 2023

Catalyst News and Research

UK Aid awards funding to Oxford Vaccine Group for research into prevention of five epidemic threats

Non-invasive cancer monitoring takes a leap forward with new microfluidic technology

Study identifies targetable fusion RNAs in breast cancer

Groundbreaking manufacturing process could revolutionize lower limb socket production

Study reveals how different ways to experience empathy affect our willingness to help others

Hevolution-AFAR New Investigator Awards expanded with $16 million grant

Science tackles mental health: New tools against anxiety and depression in a stressed world

UK Biobank data opens door to new era of precision medicine

Ohio State Wexner Medical Center wins $14 million award for aspirin dose study

New survey reveals worryingly high levels of mistrust among UK adults

Empowering oncology research: Transmembrane proteins and cutting-edge production platforms

Novel AI-powered method detects antimicrobial resistance within 30 minutes

Digital Science acquires AI-powered academic writing service Writefull

Researchers discover way to reverse brain aging caused by COVID-19

Falk Trust awards $1.35 million to Case Western Reserve researchers for cancer and diabetic retinopathy treatments

Researchers encourage flexible approach to blood transfusion decisions for heart attack patients with anemia

Fertility Mapper launches groundbreaking NHS Fertility Funding Calculator

HMS immunologist unravels the mysteries of how the immune system communicates

Study reveals how doctors' communication style impacts obesity treatment outcomes

CEPI and University of Oxford launch new project to initiate vaccine development against Junín virus

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