Jan

24

Fiona Powrie wins top European prize for medicine

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Fiona Powrie wins top European prize for medicine Professor Fiona Powrie of Oxford University has been awarded the 2012 Louis-Jeantet Prize for Medicine, a major European award recognising excellence in biomedical research.

Jan

24

Spin-out targets better cancer treatment

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Spin-out targets better cancer treatment A new Oxford University spin-out firm, Oxford Cancer Biomarkers Limited, is to develop technology to ensure that only patients who are likely to benefit from anti-cancer drugs will receive them.

Jan

24

Museums recognised by major Arts Council grant

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Museums recognised by major Arts Council grant Oxford University and Oxfordshire County Council museums have been awarded a Renaissance 'Major Grant' from Arts Council for England (ACE), it has been announced today.

Jan

24

Ageing UK infrastructure systems need to be more joined up

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Ageing UK infrastructure systems need to be more joined up A research consortium led by Oxford University warns that significant investment will be needed in many cases to replace the UK’s ageing infrastructure systems.

Jan

23

Study identifies genes linked to menopause age

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Study identifies genes linked to menopause age An international team of researchers has identified 13 new gene regions associated with the timing of menopause.

Jan

23

Why men ‘exhibit warrior tendencies’

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Why men ‘exhibit warrior tendencies’ A new study has looked into how our psychology concerning war and conflict may have been shaped by our evolutionary past.

Jan

20

Lithium remains best for bipolar

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Lithium remains best for bipolar Doctors should feel more confident in recommending lithium for people with bipolar disorder, say Oxford University researchers who have reviewed the evidence on possible side-effects of the drug.

Jan

20

Voltaire’s English alter-ego unmasked by new letters

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Voltaire’s English alter-ego unmasked by new letters 14 newly-discovered letters by Voltaire have allowed an Oxford University team to shed light on his brief but important time in England.

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