Press releases

A new study has found why some animals use bright colours to warn off predators while others opt to camouflage themselves to avoid attack.

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that the production of meat-based pet foods has a much greater impact on the environment in comparison to plant-based alternatives.

A new review of existing practice and policy, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has highlighted the need to improve hospital doctors’ understanding of how GPs operate as ‘expert generalists’ as the key to tackling long-term issues around communication at hospital discharge.

Scientists at the University of Nottingham will look at why a type of genetic message, called RNA, gets stuck inside the control centre (nucleus) of cells in people with myotonic dystrophy, which could help uncover new ways to treat the condition in the future.

Scientists have discovered why older people are more likely to suffer severely from the flu, and can now use their findings to address this risk.

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that vegan diets for dogs sold in the UK provide similar nutrition to meat-based diets.

A pioneering initiative led by experts at the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University, will support early career researchers in the UK working on obesity and metabolism.

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that people who test positive following a stool test for symptoms of bowel cancer, had double the risk of death after one year than people who had negative tests, and most of the deaths were due to other causes.

A new study has revealed that cultural background can influence how mental healthcare staff approach shared decision making with patients.

People with eczema are being invited to take part in a new study that explores how best to control eczema flare-ups.