A new malaria forecasting tool developed by scientists at the University of Liverpool can predict epidemics of malaria up to five months in advance, using climate variability. The model will assist doctors and health care providers in preventing and controlling the disease.
The University of Liverpool's 'Professor Fluffy' programme is a nationwide initiative to encourage children in low-participation areas to consider university. The project uses interactive lessons and teaching aids to introduce young students to higher education, with the goal of increasing UK university participation.
Psychologists at the University of Liverpool found that people believe they can see themselves even before they are level with the near edge of a mirror. Participants failed to recognize that the image on the surface of a mirror is half the size of the observer due to its midpoint between them and the reflected image.
A three-year initiative uncovers Gladstone's personal library at St Deiniol's Library in North Wales. The researchers will examine annotations, bookplates, and handwriting to identify volumes owned by Gladstone himself, providing new insights into his political, cultural, and social attitudes.
A novel screening method for pancreatic cancer has been developed by scientists at the University of Liverpool. The method analyzes genetic mutations in pancreatic juice to determine an individual's risk of developing cancer, with results ranging from a 0.1% chance to a 90% certainty.
Researchers discovered that around 3% of the bowel's surface area is covered in a glue-like substance that plugs gaps in healthy tissue. This finding may lead to new treatments for inflammatory bowel disease and explain the development of colon cancer.
The University of Liverpool is leading a major €17 million European tissue engineering project, funded by the European Commission. The project aims to develop cost-effective methods for generating precise tissue types specific to individual patients.
Researchers discovered that calcium fills a small structure in cells, forcing muscles to relax when full. This understanding can help doctors treat patients more accurately with the body's natural mechanisms.
New research by Dr Jan Bogg at the University of Liverpool reveals a strong perception that NHS managers do not view part-time workers for career advancement in the same way as full-time staff. This is one reason why women are underrepresented in senior positions, with men occupying more authoritative and influential roles.
A recent study published in The Lancet suggests that early treatment with antiepileptic drugs may not provide significant long-term benefits for patients with infrequent seizures. In fact, the trial found that delayed medication did not increase the risk of chronic epilepsy or improve quality of life.
A team of scientists has created a prototype that demonstrates a single charged atom on a silicon surface can regulate the conductivity of a nearby molecule. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient and eco-friendly electronics with reduced energy consumption and heat production.
Scientists on a research cruise are assessing ocean temperatures and collecting water samples to identify levels of carbon dioxide. The study suggests that the jet stream's strength influences both weather patterns and ocean state, leading to recent major temperature changes in the Atlantic.
The RELEASE study is a randomised clinical trial testing a new technique to treat retained placenta, aiming to improve outcomes for women in developing countries and the UK. The technique involves injecting oxytocin into the placenta via umbilical cord injection.
Researchers have developed a new technology that uses DNA methylation profiling to detect cells in the lung likely to become cancerous. The method combines high-powered microscopes with the capability of analyzing many samples at a time, providing a breakthrough in identifying high-risk individuals.
Dr Christine Thomas has discovered a previously undetected seismic layer near the Earth's core-mantle boundary, allowing researchers to measure internal temperatures and study whole mantle convection. The new layer enables scientists to examine the fate of subducted lithosphere and hot material rising from the core-mantle boundary.
University scientists have discovered ways to detect areas of instability in DNA that can lead to cancer. By applying this technology to pre-cancerous lesions, they've found that DNA damage occurs very early in the carcinogenic process, highlighting those at risk of developing cancer.
Researchers have discovered how modern fish, such as pike and cod, developed a way to float at different water levels by inflating their swimbladders with gas. This is made possible by a complex system of arteries, veins, and special blood proteins that drive oxygen into the swimbladder.
The University of Liverpool will establish a national research network to develop medicines for children, including treatments for diseases like meningitis and asthma. The £20M grant will support clinical research, good clinical practice, and quality in trials.
Scientists attribute high frequency of CCR5-Ä32 mutation in Scandinavia and Russia to protection from lethal, viral haemorrhagic fevers that occurred during the Middle Ages. The disease provided selection pressure for the mutation, which explains its highest frequency in these regions today.