Cardiff University’s Phoenix Project has been recognised by the Namibian Government after creating more than thirty eight joint projects in the country. Cardiff University reports its Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Riordan met Dr Nangolo Mbumba, the Vice-President of Namibia, and other senior members of the Namibian Government on a recent visit to consolidate the growing partnership. … Continue reading Namibian Government recognises Phoenix Project work

Researchers at Cardiff University have found women taking metformin and/or insulin during gestational diabetes could reduce the risk of long-term complications for their child. Cardiff University reports the team discovered that the placentas of women treated with the drugs didn’t exhibit DNA alterations associated with type 2 diabetes, while those of women not treated with … Continue reading New insight into gestational diabetes

Results from a pioneering clinical trials programme that delivered an experimental treatment directly to the brain offer hope it may be possible to restore the cells damaged in Parkinson’s disease. The Journal of Clinical Studies reports a large team of researchers from various institutions across the UK and Canada, including the University of Bristol, Cardiff … Continue reading New treatment could restore brain cells in Parkinson’s

An international team of researchers has identified some striking new insights into the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s disease, including five new genes that increase risk for the disease. Cardiff University reports the International Genomic Alzheimer’s Project (IGAP), a collaboration of four consortia, including the Genetic and Environmental Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease (GERAD) consortia led by … Continue reading New insights into the causes of Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers from Cardiff University have established a link between a genetic mutation and developmental movement impairments in autism. Cardiff University says the study, which found the mutation of the CYFIP1 gene leads to changes in the development of brain cells, leading to the motor issues, also suggests that motor learning difficulties occur at a young … Continue reading Movement impairments in autism could be reversible

A test that can quickly predict how people with leukaemia will respond to chemotherapy could change how some cancers are treated, according to researchers. The BBC reports scientists at Cardiff University said the accurate test could help guide doctor’s decisions on which drugs to give patients. They said it could also improve the care given … Continue reading Leukaemia test could change how cancer is treated

Oriel Science will be returning to the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea on March 10th to host “Super Science Sunday” during British Science Week. From 11am to 4pm visitors of all ages can enjoy over twenty interactive science exhibits at this free event. Swansea University says this year visitors can find out how insects are helping … Continue reading Oriel Science returns for Super Science Sunday

Researchers at Cardiff University will seek to identity the symptoms associated with blepharospasm after receiving funding from Fight for Sight and the Dystonia Society. Optometry Today reports the team, led by Dr Kathryn Peall, Clinical Senior Lecturer, Neurosciences & Mental Health Research Institute at Cardiff University’s School of Medicine, will investigate whether non-movement symptoms, such … Continue reading Cardiff University researchers explore eye spasms

A study led by researchers at Cardiff University means that more people of African descent who have treatment resistant schizophrenia could be safely given the drug best proven to manage their symptoms. Cardiff University reports the team identified a genetic and benign cause in people of African descent for lower neutrophil levels, a condition that … Continue reading Improved outlook for treatment resistant schizophrenia

The plot of last Saturday’s episode of Casualty was developed with assistance from Professor Yamni Nigam, who heads the research team behind the Love a Maggot campaign. Swansea University reports she has been working with the production team of the BBC hospital drama for more than six months, advising them on medicinal maggots. In the … Continue reading Swansea University maggots appear on Casualty