News archive: Research press releases 2021
Whale sharks at risk of injury as they linger at coastal ‘hotspots’
Posted on Tuesday 19 January 2021
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.
Ancient DNA reveals secrets of Game of Thrones wolves
Posted on Wednesday 13 January 2021
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.
Rising health risks mean stronger regulations needed for smokeless tobacco
Posted on Tuesday 12 January 2021
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.
Extra living costs pile financial pressure on low-income families during lockdown
Posted on Monday 11 January 2021
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.
Scientists reach new milestone in vaccine development for neglected tropical disease
Posted on Monday 11 January 2021
Researchers have taken an important step forward in developing a controlled human infection model to test leishmaniasis vaccines.
Unravelling the mystery that makes viruses infectious
Posted on Friday 8 January 2021
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.
One million COVID-19 Universal Credit claimants have deductions from benefits, study shows
Posted on Friday 8 January 2021
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.
Study uses computer modelling to identify ‘vulnerable sites’ on coronavirus protein
Posted on Wednesday 6 January 2021
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.
Women more likely than men to suffer psychological distress from having their homes flooded
Posted on Monday 4 January 2021
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.
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