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Regenerative medicine spinout OxStem launches subsidiaries
Innovation
5 October 2018
Subsidiaries of the Oxford University spinout, OxStem Immuno and OxStem Beta, will draw on research from the institution.
MRC Brain Networks Dynamics Unit hosts Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health
General
5 October 2018
The Unit recently welcomed Lord James O’Shaughnessy, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health, for a site visit organised as part of The Royal Society’s Pairing Scheme.
Significant progress made on new NDCN research building
General
5 October 2018
'Topping out' ceremony carried out, with completion on course for next summer
DNA sequencing and patient data used to halt infection outbreak
Research
5 October 2018
Clinical and research teams at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust, using infection prevention and control best practice, whole genome sequencing and electronic patient data, have halted an outbreak of a potentially deadly fungal pathogen after detecting that multi-use patient equipment was responsible.
WIMM Senior Scientist featured in BBC programme
General
3 October 2018
Dr Kathryn Robson from the MRC Weatherall Instititute of Molecular Medicine explains how a genetic mutation leads to haemetochromatosis, where people have too much iron.
University of Oxford initiates research on endocrinology of human lactation
General
3 October 2018
The Family Larsson-Rosenquist Foundation (FLRF) has awarded £2.9 million to the Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health at the University of Oxford to establish a research centre focused on studying the endocrinology of human lactation.
Overcoming the challenges of rural surveys in developing countries
General Research
3 October 2018
Field researchers, Dr Giacomo Zanello, Dr Marco Haenssgen, Ms Nutcha Charoenboon and Mr Jeffrey Lienert explain the importance of continuing to improve survey research techniques when working in rural areas of developing countries.
Single cell analysis paves the way for better treatments for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Research
28 September 2018
Researchers at MRC HIU examined the large intestine using sophisticated single cell technology, in work that paves the way for better treatments for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
UK-led study marks shift towards genetic era in tackling TB
Research
28 September 2018
In a landmark study that may herald a quicker, more tailored treatment for the millions of people around the world living with tuberculosis (TB), UK researchers have shown how our understanding of TB’s genetic code is now so detailed that we can now predict which commonly used anti-TB drugs are best for treating a patient’s infection and which are not.
Total diet replacement programmes are effective for treating obesity
Research
28 September 2018
Replacing food with a diet of soups, shakes and bars starting at 810 calories per day alongside regular sessions with a counsellor is a safe and clinically effective way to treat obesity in primary care, finds a study from Oxford University researchers.
Oxford University launches social enterprise support
General
28 September 2018
Oxford University, through its innovation arm Oxford University Innovation (OUI), is launching support for the creation of impact-driven businesses: social enterprises.
Oxford ranked world's best university for third year running
Awards and Appointments General
27 September 2018
Oxford was today declared the world’s number one university for the third successive year in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Addictive behaviours have strong links with ancient retroviral infection
Research
26 September 2018
New research from an international team led by Oxford University and the National-Kapodistrian University of Athens shows that an ancient retrovirus - HK2 – is more frequently found in drug addicts and thus is significantly associated with addiction.
Pre-clinical success for universal flu vaccine offers hope
Research
21 September 2018
Researchers from the University of Oxford have demonstrated pre-clinical success for a universal flu vaccine.
Influenza virus molecules set immune response into overdrive
Research
21 September 2018
Researchers at the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford have discovered a new molecule that plays a key role in the immune response that is triggered by influenza infections.
Oxford Public Engagement with Research Conference - videos launched
General Public Engagement with Research
21 September 2018
New resources now available from the University's inaugural PER conference
People are predisposed to forgive
Research
19 September 2018
When assessing the moral character of others, people cling to good impressions but readily adjust their opinions about those who have behaved badly, according to new research.
Undiagnosed STIs can increase negative PMS symptoms
Research
19 September 2018
Women that have undiagnosed sexually transmitted infections may be at greater risk of experiencing negative premenstrual symptoms (PMS), according to new Oxford University research.