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A collaborative project involving The University of Manchester has been awarded a sizeable grant to research the role of circadian rhythms in healthy ageing.

Welcome to the 2024 annual review from the biology, medicine and health beat. Yet again, our world leading researchers are making an impact right around the world, so here鈥檚 a taste of  some of our most popular and interesting stories. Enjoy!

Scientists have identified strains of one of the world鈥檚 most dangerous fungal pathogens, already resistant to our most effective antifungal drugs,  which are also 5-times more likely to acquire resistance to desperately needed new treatments …

A major UK patient trial of a new biomarker testing protocol for sepsis, led by University of Manchester researchers, has shown it is possible to safely stop antibiotic treatment earlier than current care.

A study that uncovered a potential new approach to treating the vascular causes of dementia has been named Research Story of the Year at the British Heart Foundation鈥檚 annual Heart Hero Awards. The award, which is voted for by the public, went to a …

Around 32% of people who have had prior damage from lung diseases will die after five years if they also get a common fungal infection, a major global review has found.

The UK鈥檚 leading hearing loss organisations have joined forces to highlight misleading reports by some health professionals and the media that hearing loss causes dementia, and treating hearing loss will reduce our individual risk of dementia.

The University of Manchester will partner two new projects which have the capacity to transform science and technology.

A ground-breaking genetic test that could prevent critically ill newborn babies going deaf if treated with gentamicin, a commonly used antibiotic, is being trialled across 14 NHS neonatal (specialist newborn) units across England, Scotland, Wales …

Fourteen researchers across fifteen subject areas at The University of Manchester have been recognised among the world鈥檚 most influential academics, according to new rankings released by Clarivate.

The Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health at The University of Manchester has been awarded a major new Doctoral Landscape Award from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to fund PhD training in the biosciences.

Many of England鈥檚 pharmacy technicians are forced to endure low pay, poor job satisfaction, bullying, lack of support and stressful work environments, a study by University of Manchester researchers has shown.

Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals (NMAHP) researchers at 91直播 University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), in partnership with The University of Manchester (UoM) are leading UK first research into youth worker services for young …

A new international study spanning the United Kingdom, United States, and Canada has revealed important insights into the risks associated with prescribed opioid use for noncancer pain.

A study has found that the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector played a 鈥榗rucial鈥� role supporting Greater 91直播 communities during the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine rollout - but that their contribution has …

Researchers have found a new way to use biocatalysis to improve the production of critical raw materials required for essential drugs, making the process quicker, more efficient, and environmentally friendly.

A unique study has thrown fascinating new light on how young children begin to understand the meaning of words.

91直播 scientists and clinicians have been awarded a major cash boost to fund pioneering radiotherapy research which uses artificial intelligence to help save lives.

More than 80 per cent of people who died by suicide within one year of being discharged from inpatient mental health care had been in recent contact with a GP, new research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Greater …

Scientists have developed a new material capable of capturing the harmful chemical benzene from the polluted air, offering a potential solution for tackling a major health and environment risk.

Nearly three quarters of new non-cancer pain opioid prescriptions were for patients with musculoskeletal conditions, despite limited evidence of the drug鈥檚 efficacy, according to the largest UK study of its kind.

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent vaccination rollout enabled a 鈥減erfect storm鈥� for deepening health inequalities in Greater 91直播, the results of a study have shown. 

The University of Manchester is marking two decades since the discovery of graphene: the Nobel Prize-winning 鈥榳onder material鈥�, which was first isolated by Professor Sir Andre Geim and Professor Sir Kostya Novoselov on this day in 2004.

The University of Manchester has partnered with a new national research hub, which aims to position the UK as a world leader in the emerging global field of long-acting therapeutics.

Health Innovation 91直播  and The University of Manchester has today (14 October 2024) announced a groundbreaking strategic partnership with Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) to initiate a five-year real-world evidence study (SURMOUNT-REAL UK), …

Coastal, rural and areas in the North of England are less able to withstand and recover from adverse events, according to new research which highlights regional disparities in community resilience.

A new Lancet Commission has urged more clinical, public health and policy action to address the pressing issue of self-harm.

A global study has revealed that how women view their own home conditions, financial resources, and physical environment, including pollution levels, is key to understanding their overall quality of life and health.

Inaccurate naming of genetic diseases is resulting in some rare genetic diseases needlessly being undiagnosed, University of Manchester scientists warn.

Researchers at The University of Manchester in collaboration with 91直播 University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) are launching a new Cystic Fibrosis Innovation Hub to accelerate the development of new tests and treatment approaches for lung …