Latest news from University of Bristol on News en-us Copyright 2025 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/friendship-bracelet-new-technology-connects-neurodiverse-groups-of-children/?sc=rsin /articles/friendship-bracelet-new-technology-connects-neurodiverse-groups-of-children/?sc=rsin Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:05:00 EST A new technology in the form of a bracelet that helps children better understand how others play and interact has been developed by University of Bristol researchers. University of Bristol /articles/scientists-repurpose-gene-editing-tool-to-help-uncover-hidden-microbial-diversity/?sc=rsin /articles/scientists-repurpose-gene-editing-tool-to-help-uncover-hidden-microbial-diversity/?sc=rsin Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:45:05 EST Pioneering research has repurposed a gene editing tool to help shed light on the true biodiversity present in natural environments. University of Bristol /articles/what-research-needs-to-be-prioritised-in-global-burns-results-from-a-project-spanning-88-countries/?sc=rsin /articles/what-research-needs-to-be-prioritised-in-global-burns-results-from-a-project-spanning-88-countries/?sc=rsin Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:40:34 EST Each year, more than 11 million people worldwide suffer serious life-changing burns, affecting both adults and children. The largest-ever project of its kind -- the Priorities in Global Burns Research partnership, led by the University of Bristol -- has identified the top 10 priorities in burns care research from 88 countries. University of Bristol /articles/analysis-of-letter-fragment-may-reveal-new-details-about-william-shakespeare-s-marriage/?sc=rsin /articles/analysis-of-letter-fragment-may-reveal-new-details-about-william-shakespeare-s-marriage/?sc=rsin Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:25:27 EST Fresh analysis and interpretation of a letter fragment from the early 17th century by an academic from the University of Bristol has revealed possible intriguing new details about the marriage of William Shakespeare and his wife Anne Hathaway. University of Bristol /articles/new-grief-centre-the-first-of-its-kind-in-the-uk-hopes-to-change-public-attitudes-towards-grief/?sc=rsin /articles/new-grief-centre-the-first-of-its-kind-in-the-uk-hopes-to-change-public-attitudes-towards-grief/?sc=rsin Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:10:00 EST Grief affects everyone but is still very much a taboo subject in the UK. A new Centre - the first of its kind in the UK - hopes to shift public attitudes towards grief and create communities that are compassionate and connected in their support of people who are bereaved. University of Bristol /articles/research-reveals-brinkmanship-between-genes-may-determine-survival-of-unborn-mammals/?sc=rsin /articles/research-reveals-brinkmanship-between-genes-may-determine-survival-of-unborn-mammals/?sc=rsin Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:55:12 EST A study has shown that a dangerous game of 'brinkmanship' between rival genes in mammals could help explain why many fertilised eggs don't result in a new life. University of Bristol /articles/scientists-discover-pioneering-technique-to-accelerate-accurate-quantum-measurements/?sc=rsin /articles/scientists-discover-pioneering-technique-to-accelerate-accurate-quantum-measurements/?sc=rsin Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:20:36 EST Researchers have developed a new way to speed up quantum measurements, a vital building block for the next generation of quantum technologies. University of Bristol /articles/study-looks-at-impact-of-covid-19-pandemic-on-rates-of-congenital-heart-disease-procedures-among-children/?sc=rsin /articles/study-looks-at-impact-of-covid-19-pandemic-on-rates-of-congenital-heart-disease-procedures-among-children/?sc=rsin Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:20:47 EST Major reallocation of healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic meant that elective surgery in children with congenital heart disease (CHD) was significantly reduced, so that those needing urgent, lifesaving and emergency surgery could be treated. University of Bristol /articles/pioneering-research-reveals-arctic-matter-pathways-poised-for-major-shifts-amidst-climate-change/?sc=rsin /articles/pioneering-research-reveals-arctic-matter-pathways-poised-for-major-shifts-amidst-climate-change/?sc=rsin Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:00:00 EST A new study has shed unprecedented light on the highly variable and climate-sensitive routes that substances from Siberian rivers use to travel across the Arctic Ocean. The findings raise fresh concerns about the increasing spread of pollutants and the potential consequences for fragile polar ecosystems as climate change accelerates. University of Bristol /articles/landmark-study-identifies-new-genetic-cause-of-neurodevelopmental-disorders-bringing-long-awaited-answers-to-families2/?sc=rsin /articles/landmark-study-identifies-new-genetic-cause-of-neurodevelopmental-disorders-bringing-long-awaited-answers-to-families2/?sc=rsin Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:35:27 EST A new genetic cause of neurodevelopmental disorder (NDD) has been uncovered by an international team of researchers. University of Bristol /articles/scientists-make-water-repellent-breakthrough-to-replace-toxic-forever-chemicals/?sc=rsin /articles/scientists-make-water-repellent-breakthrough-to-replace-toxic-forever-chemicals/?sc=rsin Tue, 08 Apr 2025 07:00:43 EST A team of international scientists has invented a substitute for synthetic chemicals, called PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances), which are widely used in everyday products despite being hazardous to health and the environment. University of Bristol /articles/scientists-use-the-great-oxidation-event-and-how-organisms-adapted-to-it-to-map-bacterial-evolution/?sc=rsin /articles/scientists-use-the-great-oxidation-event-and-how-organisms-adapted-to-it-to-map-bacterial-evolution/?sc=rsin Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:00:00 EST Microbial organisms - particularly Bacteria - dominate life on Earth, yet tracing their early history and how they have developed over time has long eluded scientists because they rarely fossilize. University of Bristol /articles/research-reveals-even-cool-wet-northern-ireland-is-feeling-strain-of-climate-change/?sc=rsin /articles/research-reveals-even-cool-wet-northern-ireland-is-feeling-strain-of-climate-change/?sc=rsin Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:55:06 EST Northern Ireland is known for its cool, wet weather - but a new study has shown warmer temperatures and erratic rainfall due to climate change are taking a toll on the nation's health and farming industry. University of Bristol /articles/mammals-were-adapting-from-life-in-the-trees-to-living-on-the-ground-before-dinosaur-killing-asteroid/?sc=rsin /articles/mammals-were-adapting-from-life-in-the-trees-to-living-on-the-ground-before-dinosaur-killing-asteroid/?sc=rsin Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:00:00 EST More mammals were living on the ground several million years before the mass extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs, new research led by the University of Bristol has revealed. University of Bristol /articles/under-embargo-landmark-research-recommends-gastric-bypass-for-people-with-severe-obesity-undergoing-surgery/?sc=rsin /articles/under-embargo-landmark-research-recommends-gastric-bypass-for-people-with-severe-obesity-undergoing-surgery/?sc=rsin Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:50:33 EST Gastric bypass is the most clinically and cost effective form of interventional surgery for people living with severe obesity, reveals landmark research. The new University of Bristol-led trial, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is published today [31 March] in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal. University of Bristol /articles/electric-scooter-schemes-reduce-bicycle-collisions-by-20-study-suggests/?sc=rsin /articles/electric-scooter-schemes-reduce-bicycle-collisions-by-20-study-suggests/?sc=rsin Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:35:01 EST Electric scooter schemes appear to reduce the risk of bicycle collisions by around 20%, according to a University of Bristol-led study. The research, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is published in Injury Prevention. University of Bristol /articles/children-who-lack-fish-in-their-diets-are-less-sociable-and-kind-study-finds/?sc=rsin /articles/children-who-lack-fish-in-their-diets-are-less-sociable-and-kind-study-finds/?sc=rsin Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:00:10 EST Children who consumed the least amounts of seafood at 7-years-old were likely to be less 'prosocial' at ages 7 and 9 years than those who regularly consumed seafood, according to a new study led by the University of Bristol, UK. 'Prosocial' behaviour includes friendly interactions, altruism, and sharing. University of Bristol /articles/amphibians-bounce-back-from-earth-s-greatest-mass-extinction/?sc=rsin /articles/amphibians-bounce-back-from-earth-s-greatest-mass-extinction/?sc=rsin Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:05:00 EST Ancient frog relatives survived the aftermath of the largest mass extinction of species by feeding on freshwater prey that evaded terrestrial predators, University of Bristol academics have found. University of Bristol /articles/big-birds-like-emus-are-technical-innovators-according-to-university-of-bristol-researchers/?sc=rsin /articles/big-birds-like-emus-are-technical-innovators-according-to-university-of-bristol-researchers/?sc=rsin Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:00:00 EST Large birds - our closest relations to dinosaurs - are capable of technical innovation, by solving a physical task to gain access to food. University of Bristol /articles/mechanical-heart-valve-replacements-have-better-long-term-survival-study-finds/?sc=rsin /articles/mechanical-heart-valve-replacements-have-better-long-term-survival-study-finds/?sc=rsin Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:15:04 EST Patients aged between 50 to 70 years with a mechanical heart valve replacement had better long-term survival compared to those with a biological valve, new research led by the University of Bristol has found. The study is published in the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. University of Bristol