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Study gives clues to causes of Motor Neurone Disease
News | SETsquared | Wed, 10/10/2012 | 00:00
Scientists at the University of Bath are one step further to understanding the role of one of the proteins that causes the neurodegenerative disorder, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Motor Neurone Disease (MND).The scientists studied a protein called angiogenin, which is present in the spinal cord and brain...
Bath-based internet pioneer awarded prestigious IET medal
News | SETsquared | Wed, 10/10/2012 | 00:00
A leading Bath-based software entrepreneur who has innovated the computer networking industry for over 25 years has been awarded a prestigious Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) achievement award, recognising his acclaimed contribution to the sector.Paul Kane, one of seven ‘DNS keyholders’ to the internet, has been a member of...
Snake venom could be used to design new heart disease drugs
News | SETsquared | Wed, 10/10/2012 | 00:00
Research led by the University of Bath has identified two possible new routes for developing novel drugs for high blood pressure and heart disease.The research, published in the prestigious Nature journal Scientific Reports, was led by Professor K. Ravi Acharya in collaboration with the Universities of Leeds (Professor Elwyn Isaac) and Cape...
Employers play an important role in changing retirement behaviour
News | SETsquared | Mon, 08/10/2012 | 00:00
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) funded research at the University of Bath has highlighted the key role played by employers in influencing people's decisions over retirement and extending working life.Whether through choice, diminished health, or in response to employer policies, a significant proportion of people leave the labour market...
Professor uses art to promote scientific research
News | SETsquared | Tue, 02/10/2012 | 00:00
A professor from the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) together with the University of Southampton has created a body of artwork to advance the public’s understanding of stem cell research.Kathleen Rogers, Professor of Media, Arts & Science at UCA Farnham, has been working with researchers at the University of...
New study says nanoparticles don’t penetrate the skin
News | SETsquared | Tue, 02/10/2012 | 00:00
Research by scientists at the University of Bath is challenging claims that nanoparticles in medicated and cosmetic creams are able to transport and deliver active ingredients deep inside the skin.Nanoparticles which are tiny particles that are less than one hundredth of the thickness of a human hair, are used in...
