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HIV study reveals new group of men at risk of infection
A group of men who may be underestimating their HIV risk has been identified in a new study.
Two-step process underpins upkeep of key protein in cell division
Scientists have shed light on a key aspect of healthy cell division, helping build a clearer…
Professor Keith Matthews elected Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
Keith Matthews, Professor of Parasite Biology, has been elected to join the prestigious Fellowship…
Hungry parasites: when hosts eat, their parasites do too
If you want to control your parasite infection, the time that you eat may be the answer. A new…
Malaria study reveals gene variants linked to disease
Many people of African heritage are protected against malaria by inheriting a particular version of…
Warmer springs reduce food for forest birds
The hatching of woodland birds is falling out of sync with availability of insects on which they…
Gene study highlights threat of ash dieback
A disease that has devastated ash trees across Europe developed from just one or two sources of…
Under-fives should be priority for snail fever therapy, study finds
Infants in some of the world’s poorest regions are vulnerable to a common worm parasite infection…
Professor Susan Rosser awarded Royal Academy of Engineering’s Chair in Emerging Technologies
Susan Rosser, Professor of Synthetic Biology, a joint appointment between the School of Biological…
Therapeutic worms for inflammatory disorders? Perhaps there is a more palatable option
It is perhaps one of the greatest health triumphs in modern history. In many parts of the world,…
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