Neuropsychological effects of rapid-acting antidepressants may explain their clinical benefits, new research finds
Rapid-acting antidepressants, including ketamine, scopolamine and psilocybin, have been found to have immediate and lasting positive effects on mood in patients with major depressive disorder but how these effects arise is unknown. New research led by the University of Bristol explored their neuropsychological effects and found that all three of these drugs can modulate affective biases associated with learning and memory. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - January 10, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Research, International; Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience; Press Release Source Type: news
Exposure to high humidity and temperature in pregnancy could influence blood pressure changes in childhood
Outdoor humidity and temperature levels during pregnancy could affect the future blood pressure of the unborn child, according to new research by the University of Bristol, published in JACC: Advances. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - January 10, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, International; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, Population Health Sciences, Institutes, Bristol Population Health Science Institute, Institutes, Institutes, ALSPAC; Press R Source Type: news
Diet in childhood linked to blood vessel damage in teenage years
Diets high in calories, fat and sugar in childhood can cause damage to blood vessel function, known to heighten the risk of early heart attacks and strokes, as early as adolescence according to research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF). The team behind the University of Bristol-led study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition today [10 January], say their findings highlight the importance of healthy eating habits throughout life to protect heart health. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - January 10, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Research, International; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Institutes, Institutes, ALSPAC; Press Release Source Type: news
Wearable tech could revolutionise Parkinson ’ s treatment
During clinical trials, researchers at the University of Bristol will measure symptoms of Parkinson ’ s Disease, such as mobility-related activities of daily living, to determine the effectivity of a new drug or treatment. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - January 9, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Announcements; Faculty of Engineering; Press Release Source Type: news
Carnivorous plant traps help scientists explain the evolution of complex ‘ composite ’ traits
A scientific study of pitcher plants species that use the same complex ‘ springboard ’ mechanism for insect capture has revealed an explanation for how complex traits requiring multiple components may evolve. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - January 5, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Biological Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
‘ Giant ’ predator worms more than half a billion years old discovered in North Greenland
Fossils of a new group of animal predators have been located in the Early Cambrian Sirius Passet fossil locality in North Greenland. These large worms may be some of the earliest carnivorous animals to have colonised the water column more than 518 million years ago, revealing a past dynasty of predators that scientists didn ’ t know existed. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - January 3, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Science, Faculty of Science, School of Earth Sciences Source Type: news
University of Bristol clinical scientist, historian, alumnus and members of staff recognised in King's New Year Honours
Two academics at the University of Bristol, clinical scientist, Professor John Iredale, and historian, Professor Ronald Hutton, alumnus Gregory Doran, alumnus and member of staff Sandy Mitchell, and former member of staff, Dr Teame Mebrahtu have been recognised for their significant achievements in this year's King's New Year Honours list. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - December 30, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Grants and Awards, Health, International, Research; Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Arts, School of Humanities, Faculty of Arts, School of Humanities, History, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Faculty of Health S Source Type: news
Light physical activity shows great promise in reversing childhood obesity caused by being sedentary
Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood caused increased body fat and abdominal fat in a new follow-up study. However, the results also showed that light physical activity (LPA) may completely reverse the adverse process. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) may only reduce the effect. The study, published in Nature Communications, was conducted in collaboration between the universities of Bristol and Exeter, University of Colorado and the University of Eastern Finland. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - December 18, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Population Health Sciences, Institutes, Institutes, ALSPAC; Press Release Source Type: news
University of Bristol awarded over £ 3m for the development of lithium technologies for fusion
Three University of Bristol projects have secured prestigious contracts worth circa £ 3.5m with United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority to develop lithium technology for fusion energy. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - December 14, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Announcements; Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science, School of Physics; Press Release Source Type: news
15% of child deaths linked to infections, new report finds
Fifteen per cent of child deaths in England over the last three years are related to infection, according to a new report published today [14 December] by the University of Bristol ’ s National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) team. The report uses the NCMD ’ s unique data on all child deaths in England to examine 1,507 infection-related deaths between April 2019 and March 2022. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - December 14, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School; Press Release Source Type: news
International acclaim for tobacco-themed drama inspired by University of Bristol research
A four-part audio-drama, Tobias and Syd, launched earlier this year and inspired by University of Bristol and Durham University research, is currently ranked second in the Audio Fiction World Cup and is the top UK podcast. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - December 12, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research, Health, Public engagement; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School; Press Release Source Type: news
Research calls for urgent focus to reduce the impact of extreme heat on chronic diseases linked to urban environments
Advanced tools and more experimental studies are needed to urgently understand the impact of extreme heat events on urban health and wellbeing in the UK. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - December 7, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Press Release Source Type: news
Bristol researcher wins BHF Research Story of the Year for work on children ’ s heart plaster
A University of Bristol researcher who has developed a new type of 'heart plaster' that could improve the way surgeons treat children living with congenital heart disease has won this year's British Heart Foundation (BHF) Research Story of the Year. The award is part of the charity's annual Heart Hero Awards 2023. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - December 7, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Alumni, Grants and Awards, Health, International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, Translational Health Sciences, Institutes, Institutes, Bristol Heart Institute; Press R Source Type: news
University of Bristol and Science Creates announce £ 8.5m investment to develop major new incubator on the Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus
The University of Bristol and deep tech organisation Science Creates have agreed to launch a £ 8.5m major new incubator in the heart of the new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - December 6, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Business and Enterprise; Press Release Source Type: news
Dose matters: HIV drug could prevent coronaviruses, study finds
Coronaviruses are a global public health risk, with three highly infectious species, including SARS-CoV-2, emerging in the last 20 years. New research by the University of Bristol has shown how an HIV drug could stop many coronavirus diseases, including the SARS-CoV-2 variants, when given to infected cells at the right concentration. The findings could strengthen the arsenal of antiviral drugs available to combat current and future coronavirus outbreaks. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - December 5, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, International, Research, Alumni; Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine; Press Release Source Type: news
