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Vaccines offer desperately needed hope, but they must be for everyone
Newly licensed vaccines give reason for renewed optimism but, for the sake of the global economy and public health, distribution must be fair and equitable. An editorial from two scientists highlights that the pandemic is a ‘global problem requiring a global response’.
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Antarctic glacier named after Bristol University Professor
Jonathan Bamber, Professor of Physical Geography at the University of Bristol, has had an Antarctic glacier named after him as part of the 200th anniversary of the discovery of the continent.
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Online guide launched to inform and fight misinformation to help ‘share facts, not fiction’ about COVID-19 vaccines
An online guide has been launched by a team of scientific experts led by Bristol University to fight the spread of misinformation surrounding COVID-19 vaccines and educate readers with the facts.
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Scientists discover microorganisms that exacerbate greenhouse gas emissions from thawing permafrost
Climate change is a major issue facing today’s world and its effects have been exacerbated by thawing permafrost. In collaboration with researchers from the University of Tübingen, Dr Casey Bryce from the University of Bristol, studied the effect of this thawing on the microorganisms.
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University of Bristol leads new research to identify genes implicated during scarring
The University of Bristol collaborates with the Scar Free Foundation to highlight candidate genes at play during scar formation, following an injury. The project is set to cost £1.5 million and is the first of its kind to explore such research areas.
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Memory testing over four weeks could be effective predictor of Alzheimer’s disease
In a study by researchers from the University of Bristol, memory tests have been found to be a potential ‘low-cost and quick to administer screening tool’ that could be used to identify Alzheimer’s disease.
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Promising meningococcal group B vaccine protects under-18s from life-threatening disease
Meningococcal group B bacteria are the leading infectious killer of babies and young children in the UK. An encouraging new study on the effectiveness of a vaccine for Meningococcal group B disease, led by the University of Bristol in collaboration with researchers in Portugal.
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The majority of Bristol students are complying with COVID-19 guidelines, researchers find
A study investigating the social contact patterns of Bristol University students has found that the majority of students are complying with COVID-19 guidelines, with 99 per cent of students who tested positive for the coronavirus reportedly self-isolating.
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