Research News http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/index.htm en-gb Copyright: (C) 2012 Medical Research Council http://www.mrc.ac.uk/consumption/groups/secure/documents/ss_image/logo_mrc.gif MRC: Medical Research Council: Leading science for better health http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008501 Genetic study illuminates potential new drug targets for heart disease http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008501 A large international study, part- funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC), provides the strongest evidence to date that inflammation causes coronary heart disease (CHD). Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008501 Boosting cell production could help treat liver disease http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008485 Scientists have made an important step forward in their understanding of how the liver repairs itself in research that could in future help develop drugs to treat liver disease. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008485 £4m boost for MRC-Asthma UK Centre http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008458 The Medical Research Council (MRC) and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) have co-funded a groundbreaking programme of asthma research at the MRC-Asthma UK Centre in Allergic Mechanisms of Asthma. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008458 MRC to invest in translational research challenges http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008391 The MRC is driving the translation of discoveries from basic laboratory and clinical science into benefits for human health. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008391 Researchers unveil ‘bedside’ solution for identifying individuals wrongly diagnosed as vegetative state http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008297 Researchers have discovered a practical and cost-effective method for assessing whether some patients who appear to be in a vegetative state may actually be conscious but simply unable to respond. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008297 Medical Research Council reconfirms investment in stem cell research http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008289 The Medical Research Council (MRC) has reconfirmed its commitment to invest £130m over four years in stem cell and regenerative medicine research. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008289 Researchers confirm that daily physical activity offsets genetic obesity risk http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008271 A huge international study led by researchers from the Medical Research Council (MRC) has confirmed that regular physical activity can in part offset genetic susceptibility to obesity. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008271 Aspirin cuts risk of inherited cancer http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008252 Scientists co-funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) have confirmed that taking a regular dose of aspirin reduces the long-term risk of developing cancer in people with a family history of the disease. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008252 Potential new treatments for a common childhood hearing disorder http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008249 Scientists from the Medical Research Council’s Mammalian Genetics Unit have identified a potential new treatment for ‘glue ear’ Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008249 Leafy greens protect the gut’s immune system http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008231 MRC research shows that a chemical compound found in leafy greens plays an important part in maintaining a healthy immune system in the gut Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008231 Successful correction of a patient’s genetic mutation http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008230 Scientists co-funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) have, for the first time, cleanly corrected a human gene mutation in a patient’s stem cells. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008230 Malaria mosquitoes can be tricked into not producing offspring http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008103 A female malaria-spreading mosquito cannot tell if the male that she has mated with is fertile or ‘spermless’ and unable to fertilise her eggs, according to a new MRC funded study. Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008103 Childhood illness linked to less career success http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008094 Child illness is closely linked to your future health and career prospects. Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008094 2011 Max Perutz Science Writing Award shortlist announced http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008079 Twelve exceptional essays have been shortlisted from over 100 entries for this year’s Max Perutz Science Writing Award, the MRC’s annual writing competition. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008079 Biomedical research funders respond to the Review of Research Using Non-Human Primates http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008080 The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Medical Research Council (MRC) and Wellcome Trust have responded to the independent Review of Research Using Non-Human Primates led by Professor Sir Patrick Bateson FRS Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008080 Dario Alessi to direct MRC Protein Phosphorylation Unit in Dundee http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008078 An award-winning scientist, Professor Dario Alessi FRS, has been appointed director of the Medical Research Council’s (MRC) Protein Phosphorylation Unitat the University of Dundee. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008078 First targeted treatment success for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008077 Scientists part-funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) have made an important breakthrough in the development of a treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008077 MRC scientists honoured by the Royal Society http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008060 Six distinguished Medical Research Council (MRC) scientists have received honours: Sir Gregory Winter; Dr Robin Holliday; Professor Francesca Happé; Dr Tim Bliss; Dr Brad Amos; and Dr Sarah Teichmann. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008060 Brain scan study illuminates family autism risk http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008045 New research carried out by the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the University of Cambridge has revealed that the brain scans of brothers and sisters of teenagers with autism show reduced activity in brain areas associated with empathy Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008045 Excess alcohol could damage our DNA http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008040 Researchers from the Medical Research Council (MRC) have uncovered for the first time how excess alcohol can cause irreparable damage to our DNA. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008040