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Getting digital line-ups wrong can put innocents behind bars

Not altering distinguishing marks in police line-ups can affect witnesses’ ability to distinguish between innocent and guilty suspects.

New research from the University of Warwick highlights why it’s vital for police to disguise distinctive features in line-ups.

Tue 26 Jul 2016, 11:57 | Tags: crime, Research, Psychology

Secrets of the human brain unlocked

Human intelligence is being defined and measured for the first time ever, by researchers at the University of Warwick.


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.


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.


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.


Children born prematurely are disadvantaged at school and into adulthood but delaying school entry may not be the answer

Children born before 34 weeks gestation have poorer reading and maths skills than those born at full term, and the difficulties they experience at school continue to have effects into adulthood: by the age of 42, adults who were born prematurely have lower incomes and are less likely to own their own home than those born at full term.

Thu 10 Mar 2016, 11:39 | Tags: Warwick Medical School, Research, Psychology

Chemists celebrate International Women's Day with life changing crystal research

Researchers from the University of Warwick’s Chemistry department use their skills to analyse crystals with life changing applications. Their work helps to improve the composition of drugs, improve fungicides, enhance drug development and benefit industry.

Fri 04 Mar 2016, 10:21 | Tags: Sciences, Research, Chemistry, Art

Warwick shares in £167million investment in engineering, technology & science PhDs

The University of Warwick is to receive almost £5million funding to support the next generation of engineering, technology & science researchers.


Goods targeted in thefts 'change with market values'

The more expensive an item, the more likely it is to be targeted by thieves and stolen, a report by a University of Warwick academic has revealed.

Mon 22 Feb 2016, 11:48 | Tags: CAGE, Research

Fall in one-to-one nursing care of very sick new-borns linked to higher death rate - Provision fell by around a third in England between 2008 and 2012

University of Warwick research indicates that a fall in one to one nursing care of very sick and premature new-borns is linked to a higher death rate in neonatal intensive care.

Wed 10 Feb 2016, 12:02 | Tags: Warwick Medical School, Health, Research, Economics

Sperm crane their neck to turn right

Spermatozoa need to crane their necks to turn right to counteract a left-turning drive caused by the rotation of their tails, new research has found.

Led by Dr Vasily Kantsler of the University of Warwick’s Department of Physics, the researchers discovered that all sperm tails (flagella) rotate in a counter-clockwise motion as they beat to enable them to move through and against the motion of a fluid.

Tue 08 Dec 2015, 11:34 | Tags: Sciences, University of Warwick, Research, Physics

Bacteria cells group together in communities and use electrical signalling to survive

Groups of bacteria use electrical signalling to communicate, new research published in the journal Nature has found.

The electro-communication mechanism was found to be surprisingly similar to action potential mechanism in neurons found in animal brains and central nervous systems.


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