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‘Junk’ DNA could be rewiring our brains
General Research
19 October 2020
A new study by neuroscientists at the University of Oxford shows that mobile genetic elements that were active in the genomes of our ancestors could be closely linked to important functions in our brain and might help diversify our behaviour, cognition and emotions.
The transient blueprint of the brain
General Research
19 October 2020
Transient neurones match the spontaneous and sensory driven activities to shape cortical circuits: a landmark collaborative review published in Science from Professor Zoltán Molnár, Professor Patrick Kanold and Professor Heiko Luhmann.
New study reveals medium-term impact of COVID-19
Coronavirus COVID-19 General Research
19 October 2020
Initial findings from a study looking at the longer-term impact of COVID-19 has found that a large proportion COVID-19 patients discharged from hospital were still experiencing symptoms of breathlessness, fatigue, anxiety and depression two to three months after contracting the virus.
What developing countries can teach us about how to respond to a pandemic
Coronavirus COVID-19 General
16 October 2020
Review of proposed FDA regulation reveals the extent of financial ties to industry
General Research
15 October 2020
A review of public comments on a proposed FDA regulatory framework, for modifications to artificial intelligence and machine learning-based software as a medical device, has found that 63% came from parties with financial ties to industry, and that the majority, 86% did not cite any scientific evidence.
Angela Russell and Wyatt Yue awarded 2021 Harrington UK Rare Disease Scholar Awards
Awards and Appointments General
15 October 2020
Volunteering in Oxford during COVID-19: As a medical student
Coronavirus COVID-19 General Staff and student stories
14 October 2020
Madeleine Oliver is a 5th year medical student, originally from London. Like many other medical students Madeleine volunteered to help out with the fight against COVID-19. She spoke to us about what it’s been like working on the frontline with doctors, nurses and patients at the hospital.
Oxford University recognises 100-year anniversary of the formal admission of women
General
14 October 2020
Oxford University has today launched a campaign in recognition of the 100-year anniversary of the formal admission of women students.
Oxford academics recognised in 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours
Awards and Appointments General
12 October 2020
Members of the University have been recognised in the 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours List, including scientists from across the Medical Sciences Division.
Paul Riley appointed Director of Oxford’s Institute of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine
Awards and Appointments General
12 October 2020
Professor Paul Riley will lead the scientific vision of the first institute of its kind in the world to physically merge the disciplines of developmental biology and regenerative medicine in a common goal to treat some of the world’s most prolific diseases.
Oxfordshire-based SCAN pathway wins BMJ award
Awards and Appointments General
9 October 2020
Every year, the British Medical Journal (BMJ) runs a competition to find the cancer care team that has developed new approaches to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment. This year, six teams were shortlisted from across the UK and on the 7th October it was announced that the Oxfordshire-based SCAN pathway had won this year’s award.
COVID-19: examining theories for Africa’s low death rates
Coronavirus COVID-19 General
9 October 2020
Preventing opiod-related addiction harm after surgery
General Research
8 October 2020
An international group of experts have published guidance on how to prevent opioid-related harm in adult surgical patients.
Prof. Ellie Barnes comments on the 2020 Nobel Prize for Medicine
General
7 October 2020
Prof Ellie Barnes (Nuffield Department of Medicine / DeLIVER lead) comments on the recent Nobel Prize in Medicine, awarded to Harvey J. Alter, Michael Houghton and Charles M. Rice for their discovery of the Hepatitis C virus, a major global health problem and a cause of cancer
Patients with cirrhosis at increased risk of death from COVID-19, study finds
Coronavirus COVID-19 General Research
7 October 2020
An international study led by researchers at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has shown that patients with cirrhosis are at increased risk of dying as a result of COVID-19.
Hospitalised COVID-19 patients shown to be younger and healthier than flu patients
Coronavirus COVID-19 General Research
6 October 2020
Patients hospitalised with COVID-19 were more likely male, younger and, in both the US and Spain, had fewer comorbidities and lower medication use than hospitalized influenza patients according to a recent study published recently by the Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics (OHDSI) community.
Circadian rhythm: liver gene helps body keep working smoothly after late nights and midnight snacks
General Research
6 October 2020
Sites of early dysfunction in Parkinson's identified
General Research
2 October 2020
A new collaborative study from the Oxford Parkinson’s Disease Centre has revealed that GABA transporters on astrocytes, the brain's lesser known yet critically important cells, support dopamine release and are sites of early dysfunction in parkinsonism.
New partnership with King Abdulaziz University aims to revolutionise drug discovery using artificial intelligence
General Research
1 October 2020
The University of Oxford and King Abdulaziz University (KAU) have partnered to create a new Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Precision Medicine.
Ambitious Oxford initiative launched to address graduate under-representation
General
30 September 2020
Oxford University and its colleges today announced a major new scholarship scheme for Black graduate students as part of a programme to transform its graduate population by creating more funding opportunities for under-represented groups.