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Poor metabolic health could increase risk of developing dementia later in life

Brain health
Health
Medical Sciences
Research
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Four Oxford academics awarded European Research Council Starting Grants to launch their ideas

Funding
Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences
Research
Science
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Blood clots during COVID-19 may be a cause of ongoing cognitive problems

Brain health
Coronavirus
Medical Sciences
Research
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New ‘droplet battery’ could pave the way for miniature bio-integrated devices

Innovation
Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences
Research
Science
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Oxford scientists honoured with four Royal Society Awards

Awards
Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences
Medical Sciences
Research
Science
New model predicts ten year breast cancer risk

New model predicts ten year breast cancer risk

Artificial Intelligence
Cancer
Health
Medical Sciences
Research
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Researchers extract ancient DNA from a 2,900-year-old clay brick, revealing a time capsule of plant life

Biology
Genetics
Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences
Research
Science
When it gets too hot to work, people lose income, which means households may struggle to afford to buy food. This is experienced more in countries with vulnerable and informal work patterns – especially agriculture

Heat can cause rapid food insecurity in days, says Oxford research

Climate
Environment
Research
Social Sciences

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