Air pollution exposure in the womb linked to slower development – UKRI
The King’s College London study, funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC), is the first…
Enabling innovation at temperatures as cold as deep space – UKRI
It will provide industry and academia with the conditions to assess materials and perform testing from 2 Kelvin (-271.15 °C) to 20 Kelvin (-253.15 °C). A lab at these temperatures helps upscale technologies and propel innovation in sectors including…
Spiderman cells trap viral genomes in its web – UKRI
These cells defend our bodies from the early stages of viral infection by synthesising a…
Tetris gameplay reduces traumatic flashbacks for health workers – UKRI
Remarkable new research has shown that a simple, digital intervention that includes gameplay can dramatically…
Cellular switch casts light on why humans are active in the day – UKRI
A new study, published today in the Science Journal, reveals that the answer is in…
MRC curiosity-driven research reopens with new approach – UKRI
MRC applicant-led funding opportunities will reopen on 7 April, with experimental medicine opportunities opening on…
Scientists’ chemical breakthrough sheds light on origins of life – UKRI
The findings, published today in the journal Science, reveal the team has identified a remarkably…
At an ‘Ethics Bowl,’ students learn to handle tough conversations
As Canadian federal election candidates prepared for their final debate in April 2025, youth across…
Depressive symptoms in midlife linked to increased dementia risk – UKRI
Six particular depressive symptoms, when experienced in midlife, can predict dementia risk more than two…
Could sound waves help slow brain ageing? – UKRI
Medical Research Council (MRC) funded PhD student Vanessa Drevenakova won the award’s writing category for…