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Unique Oxford study of vascular disease welcomes 10,000th participant
The only project of its kind anywhere that studies all acute vascular events, such as strokes and heart attacks, to develop better treatments has recruited its 10,000th Oxfordshire participant... -
Rapid bacterial infection test reduces antibiotic use
Researchers show using a rapid test for bacterial infection can reduce antibiotic use in Vietnamese primary health care. -
Research targets number one killer of under-5s
Oxford researchers are developing a tool to make it much easier and cheaper to diagnose pneumonia – the number one killer of children under 5. Their latest research is published in Journal of... -
Ketone drink gives competitive cyclists a boost by altering their metabolism
A drink developed for soldiers to generate energy from ketones rather than carbs or fat allowed highly trained cyclists to add up to 400 meters of distance to their workouts. -
Oxford's autonomous vehicle technology showcased at Shell Eco-marathon
The Selenium mobile autonomy system being developed by Oxford University's world-leading Mobile Robotics Group is being demonstrated at this year's Shell Eco-marathon Europe. -
Early screening spots emergency workers at greater risk of mental illness
Study offers new direction for preventative interventions to increase mental resilience to stress and traumaEmergency services workers who are more likely to suffer episodes of mental ill health... -
Oxford spinout OMass Technologies provides native mass spectrometry to pharma and biotech
OMass Technologies, a spinout from the University of Oxford's Department of Chemistry, is the first company to conquer the challenge of deciphering the interactions of membrane proteins by using... -
Former England players to help major brain study
Former England international rugby players are set to be recruited for the next phase of a major-scientific study examining the possible long-term effects of the game on brain health. -
Genes that increase children's risk of blood infection identified
A team led by Oxford University has identified genes that make certain children more susceptible to invasive bacterial infections by performing a large genome-wide association study in African... -
Scientists discover how supermassive black holes keep galaxies turned off
An international team of scientists has identified a common phenomenon in galaxies that could explain why huge numbers of them turn into cosmic graveyards.