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Scientists call for urgent action to halt genetic diversity loss

30 January 2025

A new study finds genetic diversity loss is occurring globally, and scientists call for urgent action.

University health and social care research to receive major multi-million-pound investment from Health and Care Research Wales

27 January 2025

Key areas of research to share £39.5m of funding from Health and Care Research Wales over the next five years.

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New research clarifies role of procalcitonin tests in treating paediatric infection

14 January 2025

New research finds that PCT (procalcitonin) blood test does not lower antibiotic treatment duration for hospitalised children.

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Long reads

Improving dementia communication

Professor Alison Wray’s work on how the social and emotional impact of dementia affects communication is helping people with dementia, their families, and professional carers to navigate the communication challenges they face.

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Informing Muslims about organ donation

Dr Mansur Ali is helping fellow Muslims explore their faith’s stance on these life-saving procedures.

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Taking physics to the masses

Our research has helped transform perceptions, teaching practice and public awareness of astronomy.

Understanding postpartum psychosis

Mothers at risk of developing this severe psychiatric disorder are being better supported due to the work of Professor Ian Jones and his team.

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