MERGE, will discover and characterise new genetic risk factors for male breast cancer by analysing DNA from 5,000 men.
International Study Launched into Breast Cancer in Men
New Research Highlights Veterans Struggling to Transition to Civilian Life
While the majority of Service leavers make a successful transition to civilian life, a minority are known to struggle.
Improving Soil A ‘Win Win’ For Biodiversity
Investing in the ground beneath our feet could have wide-ranging benefits for the environment, animal and human health
Flavonoids Important for those with Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, and currently there is no cure
Identifying New Treatments for Covid-19
“Our goal is to identify repurposed drug combinations that are safe and effective against SARS-CoV-2 and suitable for use by the public. ” Professor Ultan Power
The Signal Crayfish: The Cost of Invasion
Invasive crustaceans –those introduced beyond their natural range– have been recognised as a severe threat with proven impacts on ecosystems, such as species extinction.
184 Deep-Sea species Added to the Global Red List of Threatened Species.
The research found that of the 184 species assessed, 62% are listed as threatened: 39 are Critically Endangered, 32 are Endangered, and 43 are Vulnerable.
Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Computers: ‘Brain Inspired’
“Brain-inspired computing offers an intriguing and radically different approach that is remarkably power efficient. Focusing on a centre of excellence in this area is timely.”- Professor Woods
Plastic Threat to our Seas
“This study shows how the microplastic pollution crisis is threatening biodiversity more than is currently recognised.”
Willow As A Feed For Livestock: Pioneering Research
Researching the use of willow tree leaves to make farming more carbon-neutral is being undertaken by the Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) at Queen’s University Belfast.
