Researchers develop new method for specialising and purifying human stem cells into interneurons
Injury to the spinal cord often leads life changing disability, with decreased or complete loss of sensation and movement below the site of injury.
Understanding how music can influence children’s emotional recognition
A new study led by Dr Paddy Ross in our Psychology Department has shown that music can significantly influence emotion recognition in children.
Can plants be genetically programmed to save themselves?
Adil Khan has not seen The Martian. But his work is helping to ensure that when human beings do reach Mars, they will have a better time of it than Matt Damon’s Mark Watney.
UOW to host Advanced Energy Storage workshop
Workshop will bring together researchers to discuss the future of energy storage and next-generation batteries
Rocket industry could undo decades of work to save the ozone layer
On The Conversation, Associate Professor Laura Revell, Dr Michele Bannister and Master's student Tyler Brown discuss the impacts of the rapidly growing rocket industry on our currently recovering ozone layer.
Putting patient voice at the front of healthcare
When it comes to decision-making in healthcare, how much consideration should be given to patient voice? Cardiology experts will get to the heart of the issue at the first Research Tuesdays lecture for 2023.
Extra vitamin D during pregnancy may increase chance of a ‘natural birth’
Women who take extra vitamin D during their pregnancy are more likely to have a ‘natural’ delivery, according to University of Southampton research.
Why paraspeckles may be key to better understanding breast cancer
An international study, led by researchers from The University of Western Australia, has discovered a new property of highly metastatic breast cancer cells that could one day help develop better diagnostics and treatments.
Chemistry PhD candidate Rob Ives announced as finalist in STEM for Britain Awards
Rob Ives, a current Durham University PhD student, has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious STEM for Britain competition where he will present his scientific research in the field of Chemistry in the Houses of Parliament.
Limited evidence that cannabis ‘hangover’ blunts performance
The first systematic review examining the phenomenon of a 'next day' hangover caused by cannabis has found scant evidence impairment exists hours after consumption.
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