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Research shows families with children have been hit hardest financially by COVID-19 pandemic 22 March 2021 New research has revealed four million children live in a family which has lost income since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Of those, 1.6 million children live in a family which has lost a third or more of its total household income, according to the findings.

All in the head? Brains adapt to support new species 9 February 2021 Scientists studying forest dwelling butterflies in Central and South America have discovered that changes in the way animals perceive and process information from their environment can support the emergence of new species. The study led by the University of Bristol, and published today [9 February] in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), has implications for how new species might evolve and the underappreciated role of changes in the brain.

Banned industrial solvent sheds new light on methane mystery 17 April 2017 Since 2007, scientists have been searching to find the cause of a sudden and unexpected global rise in atmospheric methane, a potent greenhouse gas, following almost a decade in which concentrations had stayed relatively constant.

Bioengineers learn the secrets to precisely turning on and off genes 19 March 2021 In a recent study led by the University of Bristol, scientists have shown how to simultaneously harness multiple forms of regulation in living cells to strictly control gene expression and open new avenues for improved biotechnologies.

Does the lack of sleep make you fat? 20 December 2004 We are currently facing an obesity pandemic that is likely to have major medical, social and economic consequences. Of particular concern is the alarming increase in obesity in children. Dr Shahrad Taheri is exploring the novel idea that a lack of sleep may influence obesity.

NHS rolls out national genetic test to reduce risk of donor kidney failure 27 January 2025 Hundreds of potential kidney donors of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage can now get a simple blood test to help reduce the risk of kidney failure.

Crossing barriers 鈥� and hitting a brick wall 20 December 2004 An imaginative project found a cheap way to make sure patients receive the disability benefits to which they are entitled. So why don't policy makers implement it, asks John Kirwan, Professor of Rheumatic Diseases?

Bristol documentary photographer captures some of the faces behind COVID-19 research 27 April 2021 The human stories behind Bristol scientists who are playing an important role in global efforts to overcome COVID-19 have been captured in a billboard campaign by a Bristol-based photographer.

Carbon uptake in re-growing Amazon forest threatened by climate and human disturbance 19 March 2021 Large areas of forests regrowing in the Amazon to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, are being limited by climate and human activity.

Respiratory support used for COVID-19 patients produce less aerosol emission than breathing, speaking or coughing 8 February 2021 Respiratory support used to treat patients with severe COVID-19 are associated with less aerosol emission than breathing, speaking or coughing new research suggests. The study led by researchers from the University of Bristol and North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) is published on the pre-print server medRxiv.