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Bacterial molecule 'disarms' deadly fungal infections by tricking them into starving

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Warwick and Monash University have discovered a way to potentially stop one of the world's most dangerous fungal pathogens in its tracks, not by killing it, but by tricking it into switching off its attack mode.

Scientists uncover 'mix and match' mechanism for creating new cancer-fighting drugs

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A team of researchers at the University of Warwick and Monash University has solved a puzzle that's stumped drug developers for decades: how bacteria naturally create multiple versions of powerful cancer therapies. The breakthrough could accelerate development of new treatments for hard-to-treat cancers.

New code tackles root causes of the construction industry's mental health crisis

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:00 GMT

University of Warwick researchers have shaped a new Mental Health Joint Code of Practice, launched by the Construction Leadership Council, that presents solutions to poor mental health in construction.

University of Warwick to lead acceptability component of major spinal muscular atrophy screening study

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

A £4 million NIHR-funded study will screen up to 755,000 babies across England for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), with Warwick leading the critical work to ensure results reach families at the right time, in the right way.

Gene test could spare thousands of breast cancer patients from unnecessary chemotherapy

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

A clinical trial, manged by Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, has shown that a gene test can safely identify breast cancer patients who can avoid chemotherapy, sparing them months of side effects without increasing the risk of their cancer returning.

Warwick researchers help shape new national guidance for cancer screening

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

University of Warwick researchers have played a central role in developing new position statements from the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC), setting out how emerging cancer screening technologies should be evaluated before being introduced to patients.

Clinical trial offers hope of better recovery for intensive care survivors

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

A UK-wide trial, managed by the University of Warwick, finds that online rehabilitation at home can meaningfully improve quality of life for some intensive care survivors.

Mental defeat: the hidden experience fuelling daily suffering in chronic pain

Mon, 11 May 2026 07:30:00 GMT

University of Warwick real-time study shows how ‘mental defeat’ drives suffering and causes people with chronic pain to withdraw from everyday activities.

Plant-based eating may reduce inflammation, new research suggests

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Consuming a plant-based diet may help lower levels of a key marker of inflammation in the body, according to analysis of clinical trials led by University of Warwick researchers.

AI cancer tools risk “shortcut learning” rather than detecting true biology

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Warwick research warns that popular deep learning systems trained for cancer pathology may be relying on hidden shortcuts rather than genuine biological signals.