The University will host a series of short online talks revealing the breadth and depth of fascinating research underway at York.

Professor Lucy Carpenter has been awarded an MBE for services to Atmospheric Chemistry in the New Year’s Honours list.

Researchers have proposed a novel antiviral strategy which repurposes and misdirects how a virus assembles.

A major new study of ancient DNA has traced the movement of people into southern Britain during the Bronze Age.

Most of the people buried in one of the best-preserved Neolithic tombs in Britain were from five continuous generations of a single extended family, new research involving the University of York has revealed.

Scientists have identified unique “indicators” in the blood of patients with severe and fatal Covid, paving the way for simple diagnostic tests to help doctors identify who will go on to become critically ill.

Complex risks to human health and wellbeing have been neglected by governments and NGOs because of a failure to appreciate the complex nature of environmental risks, a new report involving the University of York warns.

The University of York has teamed up with a local healthtech consultancy to launch 18 new scholarships to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds realise their academic and entrepreneurial potential.

Women's homelessness occurs at a far greater scale than is recognised and systemic failures leave many in a “state of survival,” new study reveals.

The University of York is part of a new multi-million pound project to expand 5G services across the country.

The University of York has been recognised for its “overall excellence” in supporting estranged students.

Researchers have identified a previously unrecorded tsunami off the coast of Chile.

The University of York has raised over £4,000 to provide Christmas stocking gifts for care-experienced and estranged students.

High levels of ingested microplastics in the human body have the potential to have harmful effects, a new study reveals.

A major new report out today paints a stark picture of inequality for children growing up in the North of England post-pandemic compared to those in the rest of the country.

A project to stimulate new ways in which the public can engage with the monuments of St Paul’s Cathedral has been launched.

The University of York is one of seven founding partners to establish the new Centre for Early Mathematics Learning (CEML).

New research shows that assistance dogs trained to support deaf people, and those living with hearing loss, have positive and wide-ranging impacts on people’s lives.

The universities of York and Leeds are to jointly lead a £10m research centre dedicated to better understanding how the police and other services can prevent and reduce vulnerabilities.

Marilyn Monroe had one naturally, and so does Madonna. Cindy Crawford, Eva Mendes and Rachel McAdams have them too. Burlesque star Dita Von Teese wanted one so badly that at 18 she had it tattooed on.

A third-year student has been awarded Intern of the Year at a celebratory event at the University of York.

A sugar-containing polymer coating could one day help repair artificial joint implants, like hip replacements, when they are damaged through wear and tear, according to new research.

University of York academics have been awarded £700,000 to develop a legal and moral framework for tracing and allocating responsibility behind autonomous systems, such as driverless cars or medical systems.

The University of York is leading a region-wide project to help improve opportunities for under-represented Postgraduate Students.

The University of York has been recognised with three Royal Society of Chemistry Prizes.

A Yorkshire MP has called on the Government to back the BioYorkshire initiative - a 10-year plan to transform Yorkshire into the UK hub for green innovation and enterprise.

A new report launched today warns that more needs to be done to address social mobility across the country, with a plea to “turn the lessons of the pandemic into a powerful agent for change.”

The University of York is leading a study to develop a controlled human infection model to pave the way for testing new vaccines against the neglected disease leishmaniasis.

A project to breathe new life into one of York’s historic streets has been given the go-ahead after receiving funding of almost half a million pounds from the Government’s Community Renewal Fund.

The work of a University of York technician has been recognised with a prestigious national award.

Experts from the University of York have responded to the National Food Strategy – which advises the Government on how to implement key policy measures to ensure a healthy and sustainable food system in England.

Two University of York students have won prestigious awards at the Yorkshire Asian Young Achiever Awards (YAYAs).

The Government has committed to long-term funding of the HAF programme - after research revealed the benefits of attending the holiday clubs were felt both by children and their wider families.

The global response to adapting to climate change is fragmented and incremental undertaken by individuals rather than a comprehensive and coherent effort by communities and institutions, a new study has revealed.

Local schoolchildren joined forces with University of York staff to collect and recycle hundreds of plastic tree guards in an event aimed at improving woodland on the campus.

The University of York has come to the aid of a homeless volunteer group and offered it a space to continue operating from.

A majority of people believe that climate change will have a more significant effect on humanity than will Covid-19, according to a survey involving the University of York..

New research building on AI algorithms has enabled scientists to create more complete models of the protein structures in our bodies - paving the way for faster design of therapeutics and vaccines.

Researchers at the University of York have developed a new way for visually impaired audiences to experience and enjoy films.

Almost 300 scientists from across the world have joined forces to help tackle overfishing by calling for an end to harmful fisheries subsidies.

A project involving academics from the University of York has been awarded funding of £1.98m for research into the treatment of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).

The University of York has announced it will be net zero-carbon by 2030 as it launches an ambitious 10-year green agenda.

A new exhibition featuring photographs of University of York researchers looking at the impact of climate change is set to open to the public.

The first cohort of students have started at the new CITY College, University of York Europe Campus

A new archive detailing Frankie Howerd’s career containing previously unseen scripts, correspondence and memorabilia has been acquired by the University of York.

Scientists have revealed how bacteria make tiny liquid droplets from proteins to help them survive harsh environments and thus reduce their chances of being killed by antibiotics.

The University of York’s campus has been recognised with a Green Flag Award - a scheme that highlights and rewards the most well-maintained parks and green spaces.

A University of York academic is part of a team aiming to bring an ambitious prototype fusion energy plant to Yorkshire.

A simple form of talking therapy, delivered by trained support workers over the telephone, reduced loneliness in older people left isolated during the pandemic, the initial results of a new study has revealed.

University of York scientists are part of a team developing new detector technology needed for the next powerful particle accelerator, the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC).

Universities and museums across Yorkshire and the North of England will explore the links between the railways and the global slave trade as part of a new research project.

Outdoor nature-based activities are effective for improving mental health in adults, including those with pre-existing mental health problems, a new study has found.

University of York technicians have been shortlisted for a prestigious prize in recognition of their significant role in the national response to COVID-19.

Academics from the University of York who helped inform Bradford Council’s response to the Covid pandemic as part of a city-wide partnership have been recognised with a national award.

Parts of the Earth will be uninhabitable by 2500 if the current level of effort to address the climate emergency is maintained, a new study predicts.

Young people who are repeatedly bullied by siblings are more likely to suffer from poor mental health and wellbeing issues later in adolescence, a new study has suggested.

When people stop taking antidepressants after a long period of use, more than half (56 per cent) experience a relapse within a year, compared to 39 per cent of those who stay on medication, a new study shows.

The University of York is to become a new European base for The Botstiber Institute for Wildlife Fertility Control (BIWFC).

A guide to help Universal Credit claimants has been launched - just as furlough ends and as thousands more people are expected to claim.

Prolonged social isolation and changes to work opportunities during the first UK lockdown were linked with important changes in people’s thought patterns, a new study suggests.

Two former University of York students are among a team of experts conserving some of the city’s finest stained glass windows.

The music of a University of York professor features in a new short film which uses 20 well-known Yorkshire backdrops.

Climate change poses a huge risk to both the global trade of agricultural commodities and food security, a new report reveals.

Professor Edwin Hancock from the Department of Computer Science has been elected as a Royal Academy of Engineering Fellow.

York has been shortlisted for University of the Year in The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.

The Archbishop of York is to take part in an emergency climate debate co-hosted by the University of York.

University of York researchers have helped develop an interactive exhibition at Beverley Minster which explores the town’s history of offering sanctuary since medieval times.

The University of York has been shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2021.

The University of York has teamed up with LettUs Grow, an indoor farming technology provider from Bristol and Spark:York, to create “Grow It York” - a vertical, community farm at the heart of a vibrant container park in the city.

Northerners were more likely to die from Covid-19, spent nearly a month and-a-half more in lockdowns, suffered worse mental health and were made poorer than the rest of England during the first year of the pandemic, according to a new report.

The Prime Minister has pledged to protect 30 per cent of land to support the recovery of nature, but a new study finds that much of the new land that has been allocated to meet this aspiration is not in the highest priority areas for biodiversity conservation.

Parcel delivery companies failed to keep customers satisfied during lockdown, with a “remarkable” decline in their service rating, according to new research.

A University of York academic has been awarded the Rose Mary Crawshay Prize by the British Academy, which recognises outstanding literary scholarship by women.

Male NHS frontline workers - particularly those who have experienced emotional and mental health problems due to Covid - will be offered support in a new project being developed by the University of York.

Scientists studying tropical forests in Africa’s mountains were surprised to uncover how much carbon they store, and how fast some of these forests are being cleared.

The first stage of an ambitious ten-year roadmap designed to boost the production and processing of industrial hemp across the UK has won government backing.

Archaeologists examining the Herculaneum skeletal remains of the victims of Vesuvius say they have helped shed new light on the eating habits of ancient Romans - with food differentiated along gender lines and revealing women ate more animal products and locally grown fruit and vegetables while the men dined on more expensive fish.

A University of York student is set to compete at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo as part of Team GB’s squad.

Conflict amongst siblings increased during the first UK lockdown according to a new study of children with special education needs and disabilities (SENDs).

Scientists have identified an unusual enzyme that plays a major role in the infection of plants - and have shown that disabling this enzyme effectively stops plant disease in its tracks.

The University of York has secured funding to give students the opportunity to study and work abroad.

The University of York is launching a free, six month training and mentoring programme to encourage diversity across the TV and film industry.

Researchers from the University of York are taking part in three projects totalling £6m which aim to improve our understanding of the functions and services provided by treescapes.

The University of York has announced the signing of a 15 year lease of the York Guildhall, one of the city’s most prestigious historic buildings.

A University of York academic has been awarded a prestigious teaching fellowship in recognition of his contribution to higher education

More support needs to be put in place for hospital workers dealing with the Covid pandemic after a global review of studies found high levels of depression, PTSD, anxiety and burn-out amongst frontline staff.

The University of York and Yorkshire Water are establishing a Centre of Excellence for anaerobic digestion (AD) research.

A new volume of a historical dictionary revealing thousands of Yorkshire words which had been lost for centuries is being launched on Yorkshire Day (1 August).

Scientists have shed new light on a human behaviour called joint attention - the ability for two or more people to share attention about something in the world around us.

A new study has linked a July 2015 ceasefire of conflict violence in Colombia with better pregnancy outcomes for women.

Primates who are more tolerant of each other use vocal communication more than their stricter counterparts, research from the University of York shows.

An innovative research project which combines multidimensional mathematical models, marine ecology and consumer behaviour to redefine fishing catch limits has been awarded £1.5m funding.

A major new research project led by the University of York will investigate how air pollutants in homes can adversely affect the health of the people living in them.

Pregnant women in South East Asia are more likely to use smokeless tobacco than non-pregnant women, despite the added risk of foetal harm during pregnancy.

The risk of teacher attrition from burnout may be worse than it has ever been, according to a study involving the University of York.

No one can know for definite what the oldest known song, Cædmon’s Hymn, would have sounded like, but an online singing workshop led by a University of York academic is set to explore the possibilities.

In the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic, deprived areas in the UK suffered more excess deaths than affluent areas, with a disproportionate impact on their younger age groups, according to a new study from the universities of York and Manchester.

A major new consortium involving the University of York has been awarded £6.8 million by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) to conduct the largest clinical study of long COVID over the next two years.

Small businesses are being encouraged to apply for funding for a peer-to-peer networking programme that provides mentoring, coaching and advice from leading business leaders.

York Sport has been shortlisted for a national award at this year’s ukactive Awards.

A director has been appointed to lead a major new £15m research centre at the University of York which aims to place York at the forefront of research into the safe operation of robotics and autonomous systems.

A new study suggests that better reporting of adverse effects in drug trials would help inform the public of any potential harms.

The risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19, is extremely low in children and teenagers, new research shows.

Leading scientists from the University of York will share their research with a global audience as part of the Royal Society’s 2021 Summer Science digital showcase.

Proteins from frozen canine faeces have been successfully extracted for the first time to reveal more about the diets of Arctic sled dogs.

University of York archaeologists are working with British and US military veterans to recover the remains of a World War II bomber crew.

Students from the University of York are set to collaborate with local residents to help shape a new vision for the centre of York post-pandemic.

Researchers have updated a face matching test, originally launched 10 years ago, that is used to select staff for professional roles involving face identification.

York has become the first city in the UK to sign up to the Good Business Charter - in a pioneering initiative spearheaded by entrepreneur Julian Richer and backed by the University of York.

Researchers looking at the impact of the pandemic on pets have discovered a higher proportion of cat owners reporting their companion was more affectionate during lockdown.

A pioneering teaching and learning programme designed to bridge the gap between industry and education is celebrating 25 years of inspiring young children.

Government loans to cover the cost of postgraduate study have increased access - but rising tuition fees risk wiping out these gains, according to new research.

The first-ever manufacturing ‘cyber-seed’ - which grows just like a plant and produces innovative designs for products ranging from aircraft parts to medical devices - is being designed by researchers.

Reduced investment in social housing and the sale of social housing stock via right to buy have led to an increased reliance on the private rented sector by low-income households, a new study reveals.

The response times of footballers is slowed down when part of the kit worn by both teams is of the same colour, a new study shows.

Holding onto everyday items as keepsakes when a loved one dies was as commonplace in prehistory as it is today, a new study suggests.

An extinct species of dwarf elephant experienced a weight and height reduction of 8,000kg and almost two metres after evolving from one of the largest land mammals that ever lived, a new study has confirmed.

Scientists from the University of York were part of an international research team that used drone footage to study killer whales and their social networks.

Scientists from the University of York are taking part in a national research project to measure air quality across the UK, which aims to provide new insight into the formation of air pollution and its impact on people.

Global access to water should be managed in a more integrated way to counter the effects of climate change on drylands, a new study suggests.

The University is supporting a campaign fronted by footballer, Marcus Rashford, offering food and holiday activities to children in England this summer.

The University of York has named its new college after the Ugandan human rights defender and gay rights activist, David Kato.

A masters student at the University of York is riding high in the charts with his debut single.

An international team of researchers, led by the University of York, has shed new light on the differences between rural and urban cuisines in Islamic-ruled medieval Sicily.

An international team of researchers have shed new light on the early stages of viral evolution.

The University of York is to host a pop-up Covid-19 vaccination centre.

Scientists from the University of York have been recognised for their pioneering work in the inaugural ‘Horizon Prizes’ awarded by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

York has been ranked as one of the UK’s top 20 universities in an annual league table.

Scientists studying the early morning activity of plants have found they make a rapid start to their day – within minutes of dawn.

A new study has revealed strong disparities in rates of excess deaths in England and Wales during the first 30 weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Scientists have used gene technology to understand more about the make-up of the evolution of brassicas – paving the way for bigger and more climate resilient yields from this group of crops that have been grown for thousands of years.

Scientists have identified a promising vaccine candidate for a parasitic disease that causes a chronic wasting disease in livestock animals across sub Saharan Africa.

Scientists at the University of York have made significant progress in the development of a nasal spray treatment for patients with Parkinson’s disease.

A University ‘spin-out’ company is the first at York to be listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

A team of researchers from the University of York have submitted an entry to this year’s AI Song Contest.

The University of York has signed a new agreement with the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust that will see vital mental health research being carried out at Foss Park Hospital in York.

York Festival of Ideas has unveiled an ambitious initiative that aims to unlock the creative potential of 2,000 local primary schoolchildren.

African rainforests appear more resistant to some additional warming and drought compared to rainforests in Amazonia and Borneo, a new study has concluded.

Churches and other places of worship have a vital role to play in the post pandemic recovery, expanding their contribution as important community hubs, new research shows.

Researchers from the Universities of York, Oxford, Cambridge and King's College London have co-authored a report commissioned by the Chief Medical Officer for England, outlining the future direction for mental health research.

A bird which is rarely ever seen in Britain has been spotted at the University of York - the first time it has ever been recorded in the city.

Antidepressant use has gone up in places where more people have moved on to Universal Credit, a new study has shown.

Playlists compiled through the pandemic reveal a largely upbeat mindset as listeners turned to music to beat the lockdown blues, new research shows.

UK landowners and conservationists welcome wider-spread use of Gene Conservation Units (GCUs) to help protect some of the rarest plants and insects, research at the University of York has shown.

Methane emissions can be reduced by up to 45 per cent this decade to help hit targets for managing global warming, according to new research.

The University of York is hosting a trial of a new COVID-19 vaccine.

A former researcher at the University of York’s Borthwick Institute for Archives has written a new book on the life of JB Morrell - the first detailed study of one of the most important figures of 20th Century York.

With lockdown easing it is a dilemma many of us are facing: should we choose to go to the best place to eat out, or the nearest place that is good enough?

A study at the University of York suggests that health inequalities have been made worse during the pandemic for people who use mental health services.

A grass commonly used to fight soil erosion has been genetically modified to successfully remove toxic chemicals left in the ground from munitions that are dangerous to human health, new research shows.

York Festival of Ideas has unveiled its 2021 programme on the theme of Infinite Horizons to mark its 10th anniversary.

The discovery of a novel enzyme that releases a valuable chemical from agricultural waste could provide an important breakthrough in the upscaling of renewable fuels and chemicals, a new study shows.

Aerosol products used in the home now emit more harmful volatile organic compound (VOC) air pollution than all the vehicles in the UK, new research shows.

Research from the University of York has shown that a more digitised healthcare service could pose significant challenges to those with severe mental ill health.

Living in social housing is no longer an accurate indicator of prosperity, with new research indicating a narrowing of the gap between social renters and the private sector in terms of income, job status and social class.

The University of York has teamed up with entertainment giant WarnerMedia to explore how the UK's creative industries can make the most of 5G technologies.

The UK's overall carbon footprint has fallen by 17%, a major study involving the University of York has found.

A team of scientists have co-written a comic book aimed at helping young people aged 10 and above understand the world of microbes.

Research at the University of York has shown that around one in four websites do not comply with even the basic regulations on gaining permission from users to track and store their data.

School uniforms present an unmanageable cost for families on a low income with children returning to school after lockdown, a new study from the University of York says.

Students and academics are being invited to apply for a new round of enterprise funding to help turn business ideas into reality.

The results of the first clinical trial of a new vaccine for a neglected tropical disease have demonstrated that it is safe and induces immune responses in patients with the infection.

Double Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes has urged people to sign up to The Great York Walk and help raise money for mental health research.

Grave goods, such as stone tools, have revealed that Neolithic farmers had different work-related activities for men and women.

The latest winter lockdown did not have the same impact on air pollution levels as the first lockdown of 2020, new research from the University of York shows.

A shared set of systems in the brain may play an important role in controlling the retrieval of facts and personal memories utilised in everyday life, new research shows.

York Festival of ideas – one of the biggest free events of its kind in the UK – returns in Juneto celebrate a decade of educating, entertaining and inspiring diverse audiences of all ages.

More research is needed on the environmental impact of sunscreen on the world’s coral reefs, scientists at the University of York say.

Taking progestogens - steroid hormones - during pregnancy could reduce the risk of preterm birth in high-risk single baby pregnancies, research has shown.

Students from the University of York have teamed up with the council to help tackle the problem of isolation in the city during the pandemic.

An independent commission, chaired by Professor Kate Pickett from University of York, has set out a range of measures for transforming public policy related to inequalities.

Medieval and early modern lawyers chose to write on sheepskin parchment because it helped prevent fraud, new analysis shows.

The University of York joined partners in lighting up the City to mark the first lockdown anniversary.

Two new environmental policy briefings, aimed at decision makers working on rapidly expanding urban areas in southern Africa, emphasise that local community voices must be included in the early planning stages to minimise ecological impacts.

A leading University of York biologist has been appointed to the Board of Trustees at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

A University of York academic was joined live by the commander of the International Space Station for a Russian poetry seminar.

A member of staff at the University of York has been appointed to an expert panel looking at the experiences of children and young people living in care.

Mothers of children with life-limiting conditions are more likely to develop serious health problems and die prematurely, compared to mothers caring for children with no long-term health condition, new research shows.

Archaeologists have a vital role to play in documenting COVID-19 waste but also in informing the policies that may mitigate its longer-term impact, a new study suggests.

Researchers believe they may have discovered a possible cause of a mystery condition that can leave sufferers suddenly unable to walk, talk or see.

The Covid pandemic has exacerbated issues of inequality and discrimination in the city, a new report says.

A series of newly-transcribed letters between the future George IV and his family’s governess, Mary Hamilton, have shed new light on their relationship.

Travellers looking to book a hotel should trust their gut instinct when it comes to online reviews rather than relying on computer algorithms to weed out the fake ones, a new study suggests.

Plants have a metabolic signal that adjusts their circadian clock in the evening to ensure they store enough energy to survive the night, a new study reveals.

University of York lecturer, Dr Juliana Mensah, has published her first novel, Castles from Cobwebs, the winning entry in the NorthBound Book Award 2019.

Low-income families have a high awareness of healthy diets but can’t afford good quality and nutritious food, new research shows.

Researchers at the University of York have found chemical residues of grapes in medieval containers indicating a prosperous wine trade in Islamic Sicily.

The University of York has signed the Good Business Charter (GBC) - the first university in the country to do so.

The use of weed killers can increase the prevalence of antibiotic resistant bacteria in soil, a new study from the University of York shows.

Videos allowing us to see for the first time how small circles of DNA adopt dance-like movements inside a cell have been developed by researchers at universities in Yorkshire.

The University of York is collaborating with the Cowrie Scholarship Foundation, to provide scholarships for disadvantaged Black British students.

The construction of a major railway through Kenya will have long-term environmental impacts on the area, suggesting more work needs to be done to limit the damage on future infrastructure projects, a major study reveals.

Human rights defenders continue to face arrest, experience attacks, threats and repression during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report says.

Children being treated for a form of leukaemia are to be given a daily dose of antibiotics as part of a six-year trial to see if it reduces severe infections.

Animal owners frequently report concerns and worries relating to caring for their animal during the pandemic, new research suggests.

The first students to enrol on innovative online flexible degree programmes at the University of York are celebrating after graduating.

Students from sub-Saharan Africa, who have lost one or both of their parents, are set to benefit from a £1.2 million scholarship scheme as part of a partnership between the University of York, Kaplan International Pathways, and Ashinaga Association in the UK.

The University of York has launched a pioneering scheme to welcome more applicants from backgrounds that are underrepresented in higher education.

Environmental pressures may have led humans to become more tolerant and friendly towards each other as the need to share food and raw materials became mutually beneficial, a new study suggests.

The University of York is working with a former Cabinet minister to chart the UK’s progress towards improving people’s life chances and access to careers, as part of Britain’s recovery from Covid-19.

The University of York has collaborated with a Bafta-nominated TV company to produce a series of films highlighting discrimination within the screen industries.

An inclusive road crossing which features the colours of the Progress Pride Flag has been unveiled at the University of York.

Diabetics living in the UK worry about disruption to insulin supplies as a result of Brexit, new research shows.

Survivors of domestic violence are being given a better route out of abuse through an innovative early intervention scheme, a new study shows.

A material that can be used in technologies such as solar power has been found to self-heal, a new study shows.

A new college at the University of York will be named after scholar and Yorkshire businesswoman, Anne Lister.

Researchers say they have been able to greatly improve the readout of data from digital memories - thanks to a phenomenon known as ‘quantum entanglement’.

Researchers at the University of York have shown that wearing Health and Safety Executive (HSE) rated ultra-grip shoes could reduce injury to NHS staff if they were to be made a recommended part of the uniform.

The University of York has committed just over £3.5 million in services and programmes to provide support for students with financial or health and wellbeing needs.

Researchers are calling for greater protection for whale sharks after new data revealed the world’s largest fish are increasingly being injured as a result of tourism-related activity.

Eligible businesses across Yorkshire are being urged to apply for a share of £600k to support their anaerobic digestion (AD) processes.

Law students are offering free legal advice to small businesses online to help people during the coronavirus pandemic.

York will commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day with a special online event featuring talks and short films reflecting on the 2021 national theme, ‘Be the light in the darkness.’

Extinct dire wolves split off from other canines nearly six million years ago and were only a distant relative of today’s species, a new study says.

Researchers at the University of York are calling for more stringent regulatory measures to reduce the health burden of smokeless tobacco, a product often found in UK stores without the proper health warnings and as a result of illicit trading.

The pandemic has placed significant financial pressures on poorer households – with the cost of extra food, energy, and remote learning having a greater impact on low-income families, a new study shows.

Researchers have taken an important step forward in developing a controlled human infection model to test leishmaniasis vaccines.

Researchers have for the first time identified the way viruses like the poliovirus and the common cold virus ‘package up’ their genetic code, allowing them to infect cells.

Around one million people who claimed benefits during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic are having money regularly deducted from their payments, according to analysis by the University of York.

Scientists have used computer modelling to identify potential ‘vulnerable sites’ on a key protein found in coronavirus - paving the way for possible new drug treatments in the future.

Severe weather events such as flooding can trigger post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - with women more likely to suffer with the condition than men, new research shows.