Genetic history of British Pakistanis mapped for first time
New analysis of genetic diversity within the British Pakistani population will have important implications for medical studies, according to researchers.
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Direct experience of dementia strengthens support for euthanasia
People who watched a loved one die with dementia were more likely to support euthanasia for patients with the disease, a new study has found.
Efforts to restore Indonesian peatlands could save billions in wildfire costs
Plans to restore Indonesian peatlands are a cost-effective strategy for reducing the impacts of peatland fires to the environment, climate and human health, says a new study.
Visualising your COVID-19 risk
A new interactive graphic developed by UK researchers and published by The BMJ will help people decide what to do in everyday situations to protect themselves, and others, from COVID-19.
Leeds team to study impact of cannabis-based drug on most lethal brain tumour
University of Leeds researchers are set to launch a major trial of a cannabis-based drug to treat the most aggressive form of brain tumour.
Academic seeks to ‘open physics to the whole of society’
An academic who has championed greater equality in physics is to advise on ways the subject can be opened up to people from under-represented groups.
Plastic shields reduce COVID risk for motorbike taxis
Affordable plastic shields reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection for passengers on motorcycle taxis popular in developing countries, a new study suggests.
Diet research could cut hip fracture risk
A lack of high-quality research is preventing the development of dietary advice that could reduce the number of hip fractures, a new study suggests.
Going for gold to reduce antibiotic resistance
New research has identified a way of using nanoclusters to bolster waning antibiotics.
Can air cleaners reduce COVID-19 in schools?
A study has been launched into the feasibility of using air cleaners to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in 30 primary schools in Bradford.