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- Sophie is a third year undergraduate studying Biomedical Sciences at Magdalen.
About Author: Sophie McManus
Posts by Sophie McManus
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![Research published this month in Nature Communications has revealed a novel binding site for common drugs used to treat type II diabetes. This serendipitous finding could pave […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NEWSICON2-115x115.png "New Insights into Anti-diabetic Drugs")
New Insights into Anti-diabetic Drugs
Posted on April 26, 2014 | No CommentsResearch published this month in Nature Communications has revealed a novel binding site for common drugs used to treat type II diabetes. This serendipitous finding could pave […] -
A ‘mini-computer’ within the brain
Posted on November 3, 2013 | No CommentsAmerican researchers have revealed new details as to how the human brain processes information that could entirely shift our understanding of the field. Their work […] -
![A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has indicated that drinking coffee reduces risk of death. The study followed over 400,000 healthy […]](/wp-content/themes/arras/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Coffee consumption reduces mortality")
Coffee consumption reduces mortality
Posted on February 23, 2013 | No CommentsA study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has indicated that drinking coffee reduces risk of death. The study followed over 400,000 healthy […] -
Plant that kills cancer cells – too good to be true?
Posted on February 17, 2013 | No CommentsAn Indian plant, used for centuries to dampen inflammation and fever, has shown significant potential in killing cancer cells. This new study was performed at […] -
Improve neonatal health with mothers’ milk
Posted on February 10, 2013 | No CommentsA study conducted in Chicago’s Rush University Medical Centre has sought to better understand how we should tend premature infants. The word has concluded that […] -
![The School of Veterinary Sciences in Bristol may appear an unlikely place for Crohn’s disease research to occur – but recently, ground-breaking results published by […]](/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/News-image-01-300x169-115x115.jpg "Crohn’s disease and fibrosis")
Crohn’s disease and fibrosis
Posted on February 2, 2013 | No CommentsThe School of Veterinary Sciences in Bristol may appear an unlikely place for Crohn’s disease research to occur – but recently, ground-breaking results published by […] -
Preterm infants have altered brain development
Posted on January 19, 2013 | No CommentsAccording to a study performed by Canadian scientists, preterm infants have significantly slowed cerebral development as they approach their intended delivery date. The research has […] -
Babies begin language learning in the womb
Posted on January 6, 2013 | No CommentsBabies begin assimilating language before they are even born, according to a study that was published in the journal Acta Paediatrica. Work conducted in American and Sweden […] -
![Geologists in the US and India have predicted the arrival of a devastating earthquake in the Himalayas. The grim outlook includes possible deaths of around […]](/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/News-image-01-300x1691-115x115.jpg "Himalayas should brace for ‘mega-quake’")
Himalayas should brace for ‘mega-quake’
Posted on January 6, 2013 | 3 CommentsGeologists in the US and India have predicted the arrival of a devastating earthquake in the Himalayas. The grim outlook includes possible deaths of around […] -
Cancer pathway enzyme identified
Posted on December 30, 2012 | No CommentsA huge challenge posed by any cancer is the danger of metastasis and possible resurgence following treatment. Recent work has identified the enzyme involved in […] -
Links between a key immune protein and depression
Posted on December 29, 2012 | No CommentsA study carried out in Denmark has revealed a possible relationship involving a fundamental immune protein and the risk of developing depression. The work has […] -
And the award goes to…
Posted on December 23, 2012 | No CommentsThis week, the British Pharmacological Society announced its Drug Discovery of the year – this award will be awarded on an annual basis from now […] -
![Surprising research has examined aspirin resistance and deemed the phenomenon deceptive. Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania conclude in a paper published in Circulation that true resistance is […]](/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/News-image-01-115x115.jpg "Surprising ‘pseudoresistance’ to aspirin")
Surprising ‘pseudoresistance’ to aspirin
Posted on December 9, 2012 | No CommentsSurprising research has examined aspirin resistance and deemed the phenomenon deceptive. Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania conclude in a paper published in Circulation that true resistance is […] -
Electric role of dendritic spikes
Posted on December 9, 2012 | No CommentsWork performed at Northwestern University has given fresh insight into the role of dendrites in brain function – this role having remained poorly understood for […]
