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Studying a ‘radical’ enzyme linked to high blood pressureUniversity of Glasgow | Professor Rhian Touyz
This programme of research examines how an enzyme, Nox5, contributes to high blood pressure through the production of free radicals. High free radical levels may be due to increased production or to reduced antioxidants in cells. Although ...
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Using robots to make stem cells a better tool for researchersUniversity of Nottingham | Professor Chris Denning
Professor Chris Denning is investigating how to make stem cells a tool to help solve a variety of problems, from testing drugs safety to repairing damaged organs. In the lab, we can turn stem cells into heart cells, but these cells do no...
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How do genetic faults cause lymphoedema?St George's, University of London | Dr Pia Ostergaard
Supervised by Dr Pia Ostergaard, this PhD student is studying how genetic faults can lead to primary lymphoedema, a lifelong, often disabling condition affecting the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a network of vessels that car...
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King's Speech focuses on children's health
We welcome the new Government's commitment to reintroduce measures to create a smokefree generation in today's King's Speech - the first since the General Election.
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Statins link to diabetes
New Research shows taking statins over a period of 4 years may lead to increased risk of diabetes
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Structure and function study of TFPI proteinImperial College London | Professor Michael Laffan
The circulatory system contains different types of protein which work together to control blood clotting, helping a plug to form to stop bleeding at the site of an injury. Although clotting is an important response to injury, it can also be...
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The role of factor XIII and fibrinogen in blood clot formationUniversity of Leeds | Professor Peter J Grant
Although blood clotting is an important response to injury, under certain circumstances a blood clot called a thrombus can grow in a blood vessel, blocking the flow of blood and even breaking free from the vessel wall. A thrombus in the cir...
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Can a drug against diarrhoea be used to treat pulmonary hypertension?University College London | Professor Raymond J MacAllister
Pulmonary hypertension is a rare but serious condition in which high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs results in narrowing of these blood vessels. Patients can have a poor quality of life and are at risk of developing heart failu...
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