COVID-19 genome sequencing alliance formed with support from Birmingham

Investment of £20m has enabled the formation of a new nationwide consortium to map the spread and evolution of COVID-19 through whole-genome sequencing. The COVID-19 Genomics UK Consortium – COG-UK … Continue reading “COVID-19 genome sequencing alliance formed with support from Birmingham”

Faecal Microbiota Transplants successfully treat patients with C.diff

A new study from the University of Birmingham has shown that Faecal Microbiota Transplants (FMT) are highly successful in treating patients with Clostridioides difficile (C.diff) infection. Published in EClinical Medicine, … Continue reading “Faecal Microbiota Transplants successfully treat patients with C.diff”

Poor sleep in infancy linked to behavioural and emotional problems in toddlers

Disrupted and poor quality sleep in the earliest months of a child’s life can be an indicator of depression, anxiety and behavioural problems among toddlers, according to a new study. … Continue reading “Poor sleep in infancy linked to behavioural and emotional problems in toddlers”

Birmingham researcher awarded £1.68m to fund IIH research

Leading researcher Professor Alexandra Sinclair from BHP founder member the University of Birmingham has been awarded £1.68m to fund research into intracranial hypertension (raised brain pressure), and develop a new treatment … Continue reading “Birmingham researcher awarded £1.68m to fund IIH research”

New treatment prevents deadly infections in cystic fibrosis patients

A new treatment that can completely kill off an infection that can be deadly to those with cystic fibrosis has been found thanks to collaboration between researchers at Aston University … Continue reading “New treatment prevents deadly infections in cystic fibrosis patients”