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Sandra Corr

Radiographs of Dolly’s skeleton show no signs of abnormal osteoarthritis

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 14:00:00 GMT

Radiographs of Dolly’s skeleton show no signs of abnormal osteoarthritis.

View of the east quadrangle
View of the east quadrangle

Discovery of potent parasite protein may lead to new therapeutic options for inflammatory bowel conditions

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:34:00 GMT

A single protein from a worm parasite may one day offer new therapeutic options for treating inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis, that avoid the potentially serious side effects of current immunosuppressant medications.

The main building viewed from Dumbarton Road
The main building viewed from Dumbarton Road

THE FA & THE PFA COMMISSION NEW STUDY INTO DEMENTIA IN FOOTBALL

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 14:04:00 GMT

The Football Association and the Professional Footballers’ Association have appointed Dr William Stewart and colleagues at the University of Glasgow and the Hampden Sports Clinic to lead an independent research study into the incidence of degenerative neurocognitive disease in ex-professional footballers.

MVLS academics named as Highly Cited Researchers

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 14:19:00 GMT

Five academics from the University of Glasgow College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (MVLS) have been named as Highly Cited Researchers in 2017.

View of main building from Park Circus
View of main building from Park Circus

FEI extends global equine injuries research agreement with Glasgow University for further two years

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:53:00 GMT

The FEI has extended its highly successful global equine injuries research partnership with the University of Glasgow for another two years through to 2019, to further develop the Global Endurance Injuries Study (GEIS). The extension will maximise the impact of the GEIS across Endurance and also look at the potential development of similar methodology for other FEI disciplines.

Gravitational waves
Gravitational waves

UofG astrophysicists welcome latest gravitational wave observation

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 08:34:00 GMT

A new gravitational wave observation is providing cause for celebration at the School of Physics and Astronomy.

New ICAMs researcher, Professor James Leiper, involved in sepsis drug development

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 09:00:00 GMT

A pharmaceutical company co-founded by UofG Professor James Leiper, announced today that it has completed a £10m investment to develop a new drug to help patients in intensive care with severe sepsis.

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Grandparents 700

Grandparent behaviour appears to have a negative impact on children’s long-term cancer risks

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 19:01:00 GMT

The behaviour of grandparents may inadvertently be having a negative impact on the health of their grandchildren, according to a new study.

Investing in the Future of Europe – The Guild’s statement on Brexit

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 11:38:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is a founder member of the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities and is a signatory to the following statement issued today, Monday 13 November 2017

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malaria700

Fatty molecule in human blood controls malaria parasites’ decision to leap to mosquitoes

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Depletion of a fatty molecule in human blood propels malaria parasites to stop replicating and causing illness in people and instead to jump ship to mosquitoes to continue the transmission cycle, according to a new study by an international research team co-led by the University of Glasgow.

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Campus

New approach lays groundwork for manufacturing with light

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 10:11:00 GMT

An international team of researchers has developed a new light-based manipulation method that could one day be used to mass produce light-based devices and electronic components for smartphones, computers and other electronics.

Training evolution in pathology needed to deliver precision medicine

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 10:00:00 GMT

The future delivery of precision medicine is at risk unless pathology training programmes evolve to embrace genomics, warn UK researcher

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Trial Image
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Trial Image

Common irregular heart rate condition along with other chronic illness linked to higher death risk

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 23:59:00 GMT

Young or middle aged people with Atrial Fibrillation (AF), the most common heart rhythm abnormality, are at greater risk of death if they have other long term health conditions, according to a new study.

UofG co-leads ‘first of its kind’ prostate cancer study

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 00:01:00 GMT

Glasgow researchers co-lead ‘first of its kind’ study to extend lives of men with terminal prostate cancer

Students from St Petersburg take part in Robert Burns lectures at the University of Glasgow as part of tour to learn more about our National bard.
Students from St Petersburg take part in Robert Burns lectures at the University of Glasgow as part of tour to learn more about our National bard.

From Russia with love of Robert Burns

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 09:09:00 GMT

A group of Russian school pupils visited the University of Glasgow's Centre for Robert Burns Studies while touring Scotland to learn more about our national bard.

Image of the University Principal, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, seated.
Image of the University Principal, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, seated.

The Economic Impact of Russell Group Universities

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 07:45:00 GMT

The UK’s leading research-focused universities are injecting nearly £87 billion into the national economy every year, a major new study has revealed.

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Zika Mosquito 700

UofG launches Zika Archive alongside family of Scots scientist who discovered the virus

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 10:26:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow last night launched its Alexander Haddow Zika Archive Catalogue.