University of Birmingham leads discussions on boosting ‘clean cold’ in India

Dec 18, 2018, at 06:04 pm

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): Experts from the University of Birmingham led discussions on broadening the use of sustainable cooling technology in India and supporting the Indian Government’s drive to meet key development targets.

Birmingham builds world’s first clean cold congress on India initiative

Sep 19, 2017, at 02:22 am

London, Sept 18 (IBNS): The world’s first international congress dedicated to clean cold will see academic experts join leaders from industry and government to map a global response to ever-increasing global demands for cooling – it was announced on Monday.

University of Birmingham scientists name 'Connshing syndrome' as a new cause of high blood pressure

Apr 22, 2017, at 11:00 pm

London, Apr 22 (IBNS): Research led by scientists at the University of Birmingham has revealed a new cause of high blood pressure which could lead to major changes in managing the disease.

Scientists make progress on unravelling the puzzle of merging black holes

Apr 05, 2017, at 10:09 pm

London, Apr 5 (IBNS): Astrophysicists at the University of Birmingham have made progress in understanding a key mystery of gravitational-wave astrophysics: how two black holes can come together and merge.

Birmingham and Indian scientists investigate air pollution causes

Nov 03, 2016, at 02:59 pm

London, Nov 3 (IBNS): Scientists at the University of Birmingham are working with partners in Delhi to better understand the causes, sources and effects of pollution in India and the UK.

New molecular mechanism revealed for genetic mutations in aggressive cancer cells

Oct 13, 2016, at 02:11 am

Birmingham, Oct 12 (IBNS): Scientists at the University of Birmingham have described a previously-unknown molecular mechanism that could lead to the genetic mutations seen in certain types of aggressive cancer cells, involving a cell’s own transcription machinery.

Climate change means land use will need to change to keep up with global food demand, say scientists

Sep 20, 2016, at 09:43 pm

London, Sept 20 (IBNS): A team of researchers led by the University of Birmingham warns that without significant improvements in technology, global crop yields are likely to fall in the areas currently used for production of the world’s three major cereal crops, forcing production to move to new areas.

Researchers identify possible pathway to reboot immune system after bone-marrow transplants

Aug 27, 2016, at 03:35 am

Birmingham, Aug 26 (IBNS): New research has shown how a cell surface molecule, Lymphotoxin β receptor, controls entry of T-cells into the thymus; and as such presents an opportunity to understanding why cancer patients who undergo bone-marrow transplant are slow to recover their immune system.

Medical records show long-term effects on patients of 'mini-strokes'

Jul 21, 2016, at 01:53 am

Birmingham, July 20 (IBNS): New findings from the University of Birmingham challenge the 'transient' nature of 'mini-strokes' and provide insight into the long term impact of an under-recognised condition.

Research finds that antibiotics are unnecessarily prescribed for conjunctivitis in children

Jul 07, 2016, at 10:57 pm

Birmingham, July 7 (IBNS) New research from the University of Birmingham has found that a number of policies used by childcare providers for conjunctivitis are contrary to national guidance, and lead to unnecessary prescription of antibiotics and exclusion of children from nurseries.

Asteroseismologists listen to the relics of the Milky Way: Study

Jun 10, 2016, at 05:30 am

Birmingham, Jun 9 (IBNS): Astrophysicists from the University of Birmingham have captured the sounds of some of the oldest stars in our galaxy, the Milky Way, according to research published in the Royal Astronomical Society journal Monthly Notices on Thursday.

Fossils suggest prehistoric super salamander was top predator

Mar 26, 2015, at 05:49 pm

London, Mar 26 (IBNS): A previously undiscovered species of crocodile-like amphibian that lived during the rise of dinosaurs was among Earth’s top predators more than 200 million years ago, a study shows.