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Scientists develop new test to safely diagnose peanut allergies
MRC scientists have developed a new laboratory test to diagnose peanut allergy. The test has 98% specificity and, unlike current options, it doesn’t run the risk of false-positives or causing allergic reactions. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - May 3, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: news

Calling all MRC-funded PhD students!
The MRC’s 2018 Max Perutz Science Writing Award is now open. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - May 2, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: news

Mouse study identifies new target for human accelerated aging syndrome
Scientists have identified a potential therapeutic target in the devastating genetic disease Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), which is characterised by premature ageing, which leads to significant health and lifespan gains in a mouse model of HGPS. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - April 27, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: news

Mouse study identifies new target for human accelerated ageing syndrome
Scientists have identified a potential therapeutic target in the devastating genetic disease Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), which is characterised by premature ageing, which leads to significant health and lifespan gains in a mouse model of HGPS. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - April 27, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: news

New treatment may improve speech after stroke
A new treatment has been shown to significantly improve the speech and word production of stroke patients with aphasia. It uses special software which encourages patients to produce words increasingly quickly. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - April 26, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: news

UKRI Superheroes vs Superbugs live at the Science Museum
Join us at the‘UKRI Superhero Funfair’ on 25 April at London’s Science Museum, for fun, hands-on activities about why public-funding is vital for the fight against Superbugs (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - April 18, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: news

Diet and lifestyle of both parents play a key role in health of offspring
Parents’ diets and health can have profound implications for the growth, development, and long-term health of their children before their conception, according to a series of three papers published in The Lancet. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - April 17, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: news

Technology networks awarded £3m to solve life science challenges
Five research networks, awarded£3m through a joint technology initiative, will harness new and emerging developments from the engineering and physical sciences to advance life sciences discovery research.    (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - April 16, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: news

Painkillers in pregnancy may affect baby's future fertility
Taking painkillers during pregnancy could affect the fertility of the unborn child in later life, research suggests. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - April 15, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: news

Painkillers in pregnancy may affect baby's future fertility
Taking painkillers during pregnancy could affect the fertility of the unborn child in later life, research suggests. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - April 15, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: news

More than 100g/week of alcohol linked to a shorter life expectancy
Recommended alcohol limits in many countries should be lowered to around 100g/week for men and women, according to an analysis of data from nearly 600,000 current drinkers in 19 countries, published today in The Lancet. (Source: Medical Research Council General News)
Source: Medical Research Council General News - April 14, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: news