Breaking the Plastic Wave on World Oceans Day

Breaking the Plastic Wave, a global analysis using first-of-its kind modeling, shows that we can cut annual flows of plastic into the ocean by about 80% in the next 20 years by applying existing solutions and technologies. No single solution can achieve this goal; rather, we can only break the plastic wave by taking immediate, […]

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Breaking the Plastic Wave on World Oceans Day

Breaking the Plastic Wave, a global analysis using first-of-its kind modeling, shows that we can cut annual flows of plastic into the ocean by about 80% in the next 20 years by applying existing solutions and technologies. No single solution can achieve this goal; rather, we can only break the plastic wave by taking immediate, […]

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Nanocapsules could reduce existing treatment’s side effects

Blood clot-busting nanocapsules could reduce existing treatment’s side effects: Imperial researchers have designed drug delivery nanocapsules that could reduce the side effects of a major blood clot dissolving drug. Tested on human blood in the lab, the selective nanocapsules could reduce the side effects of a major blood clot dissolving drug, which include bleeding on […]

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Nanocapsules could reduce existing treatment’s side effects

Blood clot-busting nanocapsules could reduce existing treatment’s side effects: Imperial researchers have designed drug delivery nanocapsules that could reduce the side effects of a major blood clot dissolving drug. Tested on human blood in the lab, the selective nanocapsules could reduce the side effects of a major blood clot dissolving drug, which include bleeding on […]

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NHS dental service in crisis

NHS dental service in crisis: Charity calls for funding boost to dentistry as it tops list of most delayed health services: New research collected by the Oral Health Foundation has found further evidence of an NHS dental service in crisis. The oral health charity is now calling on ministers to promptly address the issue of […]

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Hunger provokes hangry behaviour

Hunger provokes hangry behaviour, even in fruit flies: New research shows humans aren’t the only ones who can turn irritable and aggressive between meals.  Acting crabby, ratty or waspish can accompany feelings of hunger in people, but it turns out even tiny fruit flies get ‘hangry’ when deprived food. New research from the University of East […]

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Hunger provokes hangry behaviour

Hunger provokes hangry behaviour, even in fruit flies: New research shows humans aren’t the only ones who can turn irritable and aggressive between meals.  Acting crabby, ratty or waspish can accompany feelings of hunger in people, but it turns out even tiny fruit flies get ‘hangry’ when deprived food. New research from the University of East […]

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University will host world’s first Covid-19 vaccine booster trials

The world’s first Covid-19 vaccine booster jab is to be administered at the University of Bradford’s cutting-edge Digital Health Enterprise Zone on June 1. The jabs are being tested as a possible precaution against variants of the coronavirus, with the trial lasting one year. The trial is being conducted by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation […]

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University will host world’s first Covid-19 vaccine booster trials

The world’s first Covid-19 vaccine booster jab is to be administered at the University of Bradford’s cutting-edge Digital Health Enterprise Zone on June 1. The jabs are being tested as a possible precaution against variants of the coronavirus, with the trial lasting one year. The trial is being conducted by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation […]

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