A new study by Queen's University Belfast emphasizes the importance of licensed medicines for children, with 86% of respondents unaware of unlicensed medicine use. The study calls for more clinical trials to ensure safe and effective treatment, highlighting a need to bridge the gap between adult and child medicine.
Queen's University Belfast is conducting a 3-year study to map and monitor horse mussel reefs in Strangford Lough. The project aims to restore and conserve the reefs, which are crucial for water quality and habitat for other species.
A team of scientists led by Professor Chris Elliott is developing new tests to detect chemical contaminants in food and animal feed. The Conffidence project aims to provide simple, inexpensive, and rapid methods to detect a wide range of toxins, including pesticides, heavy metals, and plant natural toxins.
Queen's University Belfast is set to become the UK's lead center for developing technology to counter malicious cyber-attacks. The £25M investment will fund a new Innovation and Knowledge Centre, the Center for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT), which will create secure infrastructure to safeguard electronic information.
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast trace the family tree of octopuses, revealing a link between climate change and their global distribution. The study suggests that many deep-sea species evolved from Antarctic ancestors, highlighting the impact of thermohaline circulation on marine biodiversity.
Dr Stephen Todd will investigate the role of beta-secretase in Alzheimer's disease using a novel blood-based assay. The study aims to determine if enzyme activity predicts disease progression and response to dementia treatment.
Researchers in FLUTEST project provide improved bird flu diagnosis and early warning systems, while AFRISK project aims to detect and prevent African Swine Fever imports into EU member states. Global warming may be increasing disease spread in Europe.
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast are developing new sensory devices to help people with Parkinson's disease and stroke patients control their movements. The devices will provide sensory information through eyes, ears, or touch, allowing the brain to learn to guide movements in a more controlled way.
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast aim to discover improved treatments for nicotine dependence and symptoms of schizophrenia. The three-year fellowship will investigate the effects of nicotine and withdrawal on response inhibition and brain activity in smokers with and without schizophrenia.
The £5m centre, part of a £20 million investment programme, aims to improve the wellbeing and health of the UK population through integrated approaches to health and social services. The Centre will research economic, social and biological factors causing chronic diseases and inequalities in health experiences.
Queen's University Belfast has received a £900,000 grant to develop successor to the World Wide Web through Grid technology. This will provide huge processing power on tap for industry, commerce, and academic research.
A computer system called SEMAINE is being developed to recognize human emotions through facial expressions, gaze, and voice, enabling it to adapt its performance and engage in conversation. This project aims to bridge the gap between humans and technology, paving the way for more natural interactions.