Newborn babies could have extra protection against Covid-19 by drinking their mother’s breast milk, according to a new study. WalesOnline reports researchers at Swansea University and the University of Aberdeen found the ACE2 protein, which is commonly found in breast milk, acts as a “decoy” for the virus, trapping it in biological fluids and preventing … Continue reading Breast milk shown to protect newborn babies against Covid-19

Minister for the Economy Vaughan Gething has said a research reactor at Trawsfynydd could create jobs and provide vital medical isotopes. Research reactors are nuclear reactors used for research, development, education and training. They produce neutrons for use in industry and medicine. WalesOnline reports Vaughan Gething said “At Trawsfynydd there is an opportunity, not just … Continue reading A research reactor at Trawsfynydd could create jobs and help the NHS

Leading supplier of immunodiagnostic reagents BBI Solutions has announced the launch of a full range of molecular tag gold conjugates. Developed using BBI’s 40nm gold colloid under their ISO13485 certification, the new range incorporates antibodies against the most commonly used primer tags. The full range includes goat anti-biotin, monoclonal anti-biotin, monoclonal anti-FITC, monoclonal anti-HRP, monoclonal … Continue reading BBI Solutions launch full molecular gold conjugate range

Early recognition and treatment of sepsis, a life threatening reaction to infection, can save lives. Bangor University reports new research by Eirian Edwards and Lorelei Jones, from its School of Medical and Health Sciences, looked at sepsis knowledge, skills and attitudes of ward nurses and whether sepsis training for ward nurses can improve care. While … Continue reading Improving the recognition and treatment of sepsis in hospital

Major plans for a new £132m life science, wellbeing and sports campuses project in Swansea are gathering pace. The project is one of nine forming part of the £1.3bn Swansea Bay City Deal investment across the Swansea Bay City Region. Estimated to be worth more than £150m to the regional economy, Swansea Council says the … Continue reading The high-tech sports and medical projects which could bring over 1,000 jobs to Swansea

The Welsh Government has announced more medical students will spend all of their training in North Wales as part of moves towards establishing a medical school there. In a written statement, Eluned Morgan, Minister for Health and Social Services, said “I would like to thank Professor Elizabeth Treasure, chair of the North Wales Medical School … Continue reading Investment in students is the next step to a North Wales medical school

The latest Swansea University modelling suggests we will reach the peak of the current wave of coronavirus in Wales “very soon”. For more than a month Covid infection rates have been soaring in Wales, with the BBC reporting on Friday that the case rate has risen to 522.7 cases per 100,000 people. This week the … Continue reading The Swansea University modelling which suggests Wales’ third wave will peak and start to decline soon

A logistics giant is creating two hundred and fifty jobs in North Wales after its takeover of haulage business Eddie Stobart. WalesOnline reports Culina Group, the parent company of Great Bear, said this is “extremely positive” news for the Great Bear site on Deeside. The business has announced that an additional two hundred and fifty jobs … Continue reading Great Bear logistics site to create 250 North Wales jobs

A new regional health economics network is being launched by Professor Rhiannon Tudor Edwards of Bangor University. The Public Health and Prevention Economics Research Group network will link researchers working in the economics of public health and preventative interventions across Bangor University and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB). As the UK emerges from the … Continue reading New regional health economics network for North Wales

Life Sciences Hub Wales has appointed Dr Chris Martin as its new chair. WalesOnline reports he succeeds Professor Sir Mansel Aylward who is stepping down from the role, but will continue as a non-executive director on the board. The hub, headquartered in Cardiff Bay, is an arm’s length body of Welsh Government with the aim … Continue reading New chair of Life Sciences Hub Wales