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Paramedic techniques used during cardiac arrest similarly effective, study shows 29 August 2018 The two most widely used techniques used by paramedics to support a patient's breathing during cardiac arrest are similarly effective, a major new clinical trial has revealed.

Researchers reveal how an insect-eating plant uses rain energy to power its traps 3 August 2022 Scientists at the University of Bristol have uncovered the deadly workings of a carnivorous plant.

Eating at screen can lead to later 鈥榮nack attacks鈥� 16 December 2010 Eating while playing a computer game or simply working through lunch could increase your food intake later in the day, according to new research from the Nutrition and Behaviour Unit in the School of Experimental Psychology.

Business Minister visits Bristol BioDesign Institute and Unit DX 26 October 2018 The Rt Hon Lord Henley, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), visited the University鈥檚 Bristol BioDesign Institute today, along with a visit to science incubator, Unit DX [25 Oct].

Climate change increasing the prevalence of harmful parasite, warn scientists 29 August 2018 A rise in a parasite called liver fluke, which can significantly impact livestock production in farms in the UK and across the world, could now be helped by a new predictive model of the disease aimed at farmers. The tool, developed by University of Bristol scientists, aims to help reduce prevalence of the disease.

Chief Strategy Officer of world-leading tech company appointed to new honorary professor role 5 October 2022 Anike Te, Chief Strategy Officer for International Materials company Lucideon, will join the University of Bristol as an Aegis Professor in Engineering Biology this month. This prestigious appointment strongly aligns with Bristol鈥檚 identity as a world-leading institution for research and innovation with global impact.

Complex systems help explain how democracy is destabilised 27 November 2018 Complex systems theory is usually used to study things like the immune system, global climate, ecosystems, transportation or communications systems.

Zebrafish provide new hope for cancer treatment 14 December 2010 The imaging of tumour growth in zebrafish has revealed for the first time how cancer cells have the capacity to co-opt the immune system into spreading disease, leading the way for investigations into potential therapies for eliminating early-stage cancer in humans.

Location of large 鈥榤ystery鈥� source of banned ozone depleting substance uncovered 26 October 2018 Researchers from the University of Bristol have found significant ongoing emissions of a potent ozone-depleting substance from eastern China.

Bristol healthcare business shortlisted for European award 14 December 2010 A networking technology company for the healthcare sector that dramatically improves communications among healthcare organisations and their staff has been selected as an ICT finalist for an award recognising the entrepreneurial achievements of university researchers.