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2021 Research Excellence Framework Results

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Looking at the results of the REF: 2021 regarding the quality of research in the UK and highlighting that the UK provides quality research on an international level

REF: 2021 results are in – and the UK is a world leader in research The UK is a world leader in research, according to the latest iteration of the […]

Malaria modelling: An optimal control problem

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Professor Wandi Ding uses mathematical modelling to allow for control variables when modelling complex biological systems; in this case determining the best way to control wild mosquito populations through the release of sterile insects to reduce the impact of malaria

Malaria, a life-threatening mosquito-borne disease, is a leading cause of death and infection in many developing countries. Using mathematical modelling, Professor Wandi Ding, Middle Tennessee State University, USA, and her […]

How does sleep affect immune-related disease risk?

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Dr Sergio Garbarino researches the links between sleep deprivation, inflammation and the immune system, and chronic diseases such as cancer and neurodegenerative diseases

Sergio Garbarino, adjunct professor in the Department of Neuroscience, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, at the University of Genoa, Italy, is an internationally recognised sleep expert. In his recent […]

An in-depth look at the East Coast fever vaccine

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Professor Andrew Peters and Dr Fiona Allan undertook a systematic literature review to better understand the vaccination options for East Coast fever, with an aim to inform policy and practice for liverstock keepers in sub-Saharan Africa.

East Coast fever causes significant losses among cattle in eastern, central and southern Africa, affecting the livelihoods of livestock keepers in these regions. There is no conventional vaccine for this […]

Mental Health Awareness Week 2022

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research outreach - mental health awareness week

The 10th–15th of May is Mental Health Awareness Week , an event which focuses on improving people’s mental wellbeing across the UK. This year’s theme is ‘loneliness’, something that has […]

Using a traffic simulator to transform the public transport system

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Introduction Poor transportation systems and traffic congestion are identified as severe problems all over the world, especially in the developing countries. Afghanistan is also not an exception. Cities in such […]

Science Communication: A Brief History

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Research Outreach - science communication

Recent years have seen a huge drive to bring science and research to a wider audience, and to reduce the elitism built into society with regards to who is allowed […]

Thoughts on Artificial Intelligence and the origin of life resulting from general relativity

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AI and general relativity in relation to the origin of life

NONLINEAR TIME AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and related subjects are all truly fascinating topics. As I will argue in this essay, they’re all parts of an overarching […]

Trastuzumab-based therapeutics: Choosing the appropriate species for safety studies

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Dr Gail Lewis Phillips researches trastuzumab based therapies and argues that rodents are not the best choice for safety studies as the equivalent antigen (neu) does not bind

Trastuzumab is a clinically approved monoclonal antibody therapy which targets HER2 (or ErbB2) for treatment of HER2-overexpressing breast and gastric cancers. Safety studies are important in the development of antibody […]

Using superhydrophobic surfaces to reduce marine corrosion

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The use of superhydrophobic structures in coalescence-induced droplet jumping and its application to materials in marine atmosphere corrosion

Marine atmospheric corrosion – the effect of seawater and sea air in coastal areas – is costly to our societies in terms of safety, economics, functionality, and cultural heritage. To […]