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Significant gaps in testing for genetic cancer risk, study finds
09 June, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research
Patients with womb cancer are not being tested for a genetic condition that increases their chance…
Experts call for global drive to boost child safety
04 June, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Research
University experts have contributed evidence to a global call for a new approach to safeguard…
Pet dogs could combat genetic eczema risk in children
03 June, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research
Having a dog at home could help to prevent eczema in children who are genetically prone to the…
Socioeconomic status linked with brain health
03 June, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research
A person’s level of social and economic status can shape their brain heath in later life, a study…
World first soft robots walk off machine that makes them
26 May, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Research
Scientists have created the first soft robots that can walk straight out of the machines that make…
Global trade vital to healthy food provision
16 May, 20252025 Climate and Environmental Crisis Future of Health and Care Research
Trade barriers around the world could limit the availability of healthy, sustainable food, research…
Life expectancy gap widening for Scots with schizophrenia
16 May, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research
The difference in life expectancy between those with schizophrenia and those without a severe…
Showcase propels tech ecosystem to new heights
16 May, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI
Advances in quantum technology, space exploration and AI were some of the developments explored at…
Amazon could survive long-term drought but at a high cost
15 May, 20252025 Climate and Environmental Crisis Research
The Amazon rainforest may be able to survive long-term drought caused by climate change, but…
Study sheds light on how autistic people communicate
14 May, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research
There is no significant difference in the effectiveness of how autistic and non-autistic people…
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