Targeting inflammation to tackle Long Covid

Overactivation of the immune system leading to circulation of inflammatory proteins around the body contributes to the development of Long Covid, and could be targeted to provide treatments for patients. Cardiff University research has uncovered biological markers that could be targeted by repurposing medication to treat Long Covid. The research conducted extensive analysis of plasma … Continue reading Targeting inflammation to tackle Long Covid

Fussy eaters are more likely to experience Pica eating disorder

Children who experience eating difficulties, including undereating, overeating, and fussy eating are more likely to experience pica, an eating disorder characterised by eating non-food items such as paper or soap, according to new research by Cardiff University. In collaboration with the Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders at the University of North Carolina and the … Continue reading Fussy eaters are more likely to experience Pica eating disorder

Smart watches could detect Parkinson’s up to seven years before major symptoms appear

Smart watches could be used to speed up diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease by as much as seven years, using a new AI tool. People developing Parkinson’s undergo subtle shifts in walking and sleep years before “hallmark” symptoms such as shaking and difficulty balancing appear, but they are not typically picked up until the disease is … Continue reading Smart watches could detect Parkinson’s up to seven years before major symptoms appear

“We built a human skin printer from Lego”

Welsh scientists have built a human skin printer from Lego for less than £500 and which could change the way doctors treat skin diseases. WalesOnline reports Sion Coulman, Chris Thomas and Oliver Castell, lecturers at Cardiff University, were involved in the project, which was funded by the British Skin Foundation. The three men explained that … Continue reading “We built a human skin printer from Lego”

“Benjamin Button” cell reverse ageing technique used in Parkinson’s research

Researchers are using a pioneering “Benjamin Button” reverse ageing technique to come to a better understanding of Parkinson’s disease, which could lead to more effective treatments. The technique takes skin cells that have been donated by people with the condition and turns them back into stem cells by using a combination of “reprogramming factors”. Stem … Continue reading “Benjamin Button” cell reverse ageing technique used in Parkinson’s research

Wales aims to build a world leading lab to fight cancer

Major new plans to make Wales a global centre of excellence and the leading location for medical radioisotope production in the UK, which would help address a fast approaching supply crisis for nuclear medicine around the world, have been unveiled by the Welsh Government. In the UK, across Europe, and further afield, the equipment in … Continue reading Wales aims to build a world leading lab to fight cancer

New Alzheimer’s genes discovered in world’s largest study

Two new genes that raise a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease have been discovered by researchers. Cardiff University reports an international team, involving its Dementia Research Institute, compared thirty two thousand genetic codes from patients with Alzheimer’s disease and healthy individuals. The researchers uncovered several new genes and specific mutations in those genes that … Continue reading New Alzheimer’s genes discovered in world’s largest study

Cutting edge eDNA research to help maintain high quality drinking water

The latest techniques in environmental DNA (eDNA) research are being used by United Utilities and Cardiff University to help maintain high quality drinking water for North West England and understand the causes of taste and odour issues. Water Magazine reports the water company and the university’s School of Earth and Environmental Sciences and School of … Continue reading Cutting edge eDNA research to help maintain high quality drinking water

AI that mimics the human gaze could be used to detect cancer

A cutting edge artificial intelligence system that can accurately predict the areas of an image where a person is most likely to look has been created by scientists at Cardiff University. Based on the mechanics of the human brain and its ability to distinguish between different parts of an image, Cardiff University says the novel … Continue reading AI that mimics the human gaze could be used to detect cancer

The biggest study of its kind implicates specific genes in schizophrenia

The largest ever genetic study of schizophrenia has identified large numbers of specific genes that could play important roles in the psychiatric disorder. The Psychiatric Genomics Consortium study, led by scientists at Cardiff University, found a much larger number of genetic links to schizophrenia than ever before, in two hundred and eighty seven different regions … Continue reading The biggest study of its kind implicates specific genes in schizophrenia

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