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March 23 marked one year since the first lockdown in the UK following the global outbreak of COVID-19 which has affected everyone’s lives in innumerable ways. Here, a retrospective on some of the main contributions by the University to overcome the disease are highlighted.

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‘Pandemic within the pandemic’: Domestic violence incidence surges during COVID-19

Palm open facing out with thumb folded in, then remaining fingers close over thumb to trap it in a fist. To some, this gesture may have no meaning whatsoever, but to domestic abuse victims, this could mean escape from a perpetrator and finding safety.

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Larger breeds of canines are predicted to have a greater risk of bone cancer

A recent study found that bone tumours occur more commonly in larger dog breeds, demonstrating a genetic element to the emergence of this cancer.

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Drug-related deaths could be significantly reduced if existing treatments are more widespread

New evidence suggests that opioid agonist treatment (OAT) could significantly reduce drug-related deaths if it was rolled out more extensively and for longer periods of time. The UK government, however, would like less people undergoing this treatment altogether.

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New collaboration sees Bristol pairing with media industry heavy-weights to reveal their carbon footprint

A collaboration between computer science researchers from the University of Bristol and major media companies, including ITV and BBC, will help the media manage their carbon impacts.

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Point-of-Care Tests may be solution to growing antibiotic resistance crisis

Antibiotic resistance is perhaps the biggest crisis modern medical professionals face. This is primarily due to the overuse of antibiotics where they are not needed. However, a new study led by the University of Bristol may offer a way to decrease needless antibiotic use.

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Credit card-sized pumps with the potential to power artificial muscles

A soft and bendable pump that can power artificial muscles could pave the way for a new kind of power clothing which could help patients with mobility problems.

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A student’s guide to Bitcoin: to buy or not to buy?

Following a surge in Bitcoin investors and global popularity, Ned Piggott breaks down cryptocurrency with a student’s guide to Bitcoin.