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Illustration of four diverse women scientists

Marking International Women’s Day across our departments

Departments across Medical Sciences have been celebrating International Women’s Day (8 March) by highlighting women driving progress in science and global health.

A high resolution molecular atlas of the adult Drosophila melanogaster (common fruit fly) brain

New research reveals how development and sex shape the brain

Two companion studies, published in Cell Genomics, reveal how brain development lays the foundation for both shared and sex-specific circuits, redefining how neural diversity arises. A Preview article linked to the report highlights the broader significance of these findings and places them in context for the field.

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Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences designated as the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on Primary Health Care

The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford as the WHO Collaborating Centre on Primary Health Care.

Oesophagal adenocarcinoma section visualised by multiplexed immunofluorescence, showing cell nuclei (greyscale) and micronuclei (aberrant nuclear structures formed when chromosomes are improperly segregated during cell division; red) interspersed throughout the malignant cell compartment (cyan). Infiltrating macrophages are shown in yellow.

New research reveals why some oesophageal cancers are so hard to treat

Research published today in Science Advances has uncovered new insights into why the most aggressive oesophageal cancers are so difficult to treat and how the body’s own defence systems are helping them to thrive.

3D illustration of human immune cells - mast cell, basophil, eosinophil - involved in allergic reactions and inflammation.

New study reveals how blood cell production responds to parasite infection

Research led by the Nerlov Group in the Medical Research Council (MRC) Molecular Haematology Unit provides the first detailed explanation of how parasite-fighting immune cells are selectively increased following infection.

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