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University of Warwick develops a cloud-computing platform to further the analysis of microbial genomes
The University of Warwick has led the development of a cloud-based microbial bioinformatics resource, which is believed to be the largest of its kind in the world.
Home cooked meals for infants not always better than shop bought one
Home cooked meals specifically designed for infants and young children, are not always better than commercially available baby foods.
That’s suggested by research by the University of Warwick and the University of Aberdeen published online in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.
Warwick expertise used to explore the average human
Research by two University of Warwick academics is being used to explain to the public how human bodies work.
Fruit and veg give you the feel-good factor - New research suggests up to eight-a-day can make you happier
University of Warwick research indicates that eating more fruit and vegetables can substantially increase people’s later happiness levels.
End of life care needs improving say GPs
GPs think more needs to be done to improve the quality of end-of-life care in the community. That’s one of the insights gained from a survey of British GPs conducted by the University of Warwick and the Royal College of General Practitioners.
Research highlights adolescent abuse and neglect risk
New research from the University of Warwick reveals an increase in the number of adolescents who died or were seriously harmed as a result of abuse or neglect.
Psychoactive supper shines a light on blanket substance ban
Last night researchers at the University of Warwick hosted a ‘Psychoactive Supper’ to stimulate discussion about the concept of psychoactivity, central to The Psychoactive Substances Act (2016), a new piece of UK legislation that seeks to ban ‘legal highs’ by instituting a blanket ban on all psychoactive substances.
Fruit discovery could provide new treatments for obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease
A combination of two compounds found in red grapes and oranges could be used to improve the health of people with diabetes, and reduce cases of obesity and heart disease.
The find has been made by University of Warwick researchers who now hope that their discovery will be developed to provide a treatment for patients.
National clinical database to help reduce number of miscarriages
A new national database could help relieve the misery of miscarriage for thousands of women.
Researchers from the University of Warwick’s Institute of Digital Healthcare (IDH) are using data to help discover why some pregnancies fail.
Microsofts Xbox Kinect breathes new life into respiratory assessment
Xbox Kinect’s could be used in the future to assess the health of patients with conditions such as cystic fibrosis.
University contributes to NICE guidelines for supporting young people receiving health or social care
Chaired by a University of Warwick academic the independent committee of experts which developed the guidelines found support for young people moving from children’s to adults’ services can often be patchy and inconsistent.
Six UK policy proposals to tackle the global sugar problem
A new briefing paper by a University of Warwick academic outlines six proposals for UK policy that could help the country tackle sugar-related problems at home and abroad.