https://www.ukri.org UK Research and Innovation Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:59:37 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-ukri-site-icon-32x32.png https://www.ukri.org 32 32 https://www.ukri.org/news/turning-off-inflammatory-protein-extends-healthy-lifespan-in-mice/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:00:26 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=145734 Scientists have discovered that ‘turning off’ a protein called IL-11 can significantly increase the healthy lifespan of mice by almost 25%.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/mrc-awards-2023-impact-prize-and-millennium-medal/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 08:00:43 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=145520 Pioneering scientists were awarded the MRC Impact Prize to celebrate their achievements alongside those of the 2023 MRC Millennium Medal recipient.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/ukri-given-green-light-for-game-changing-biofair-investment/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:09:01 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=145088 With UKRI’s £34m investment approved, BioFAIR is poised to revolutionise UK life science research by transforming how we facilitate research data management.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/funding-boost-for-medical-research-units-at-university-of-cambridge/ Thu, 23 May 2024 09:32:52 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=141937 The MRC Biostatistics Unit (BSU) and the Metabolic Diseases Unit (MDU) have been awarded funding that will support their research over the next five years.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/fostering-translational-clinical-research-via-industry-partnership/ Wed, 22 May 2024 10:24:17 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=141829 The Medical Research Council (MRC) has partnered with AstraZeneca to provide six MRC clinical fellows with one-year industry placement opportunities.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/potential-new-treatment-strategy-for-aggressive-leukaemia/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:03 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=139298 Scientists have found a potential treatment strategy for an aggressive type of leukaemia by targeting enzymes used by cells to sense and adapt to oxygen levels.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/trial-finds-first-potential-drug-for-gut-damage-in-malnutrition/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 07:31:36 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=139286 A trial of drugs to treat gut damage caused by malnutrition in children in Zambia and Zimbabwe has identified a potential drug that promoted intestinal healing.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/specific-nasal-cells-protect-against-covid-19-in-children/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:00:43 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=138956 Differences in how young and older people’s nasal cells respond to the SARS-CoV-2 virus may explain why children typically experience milder COVID-19 symptoms.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/mrc-fund-to-improve-public-involvement-in-discovery-science/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:00:22 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=138314 Researchers can seek support for projects up to £625,000 to improve the design and practice of public involvement in non-clinical health and biomedical research.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/long-covid-leaves-telltale-traces-in-the-blood/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:07:17 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=138552 People with Long COVID have distinct patterns of inflammation detectable in the blood, which could potentially be targeted with immune therapies.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/scientists-identify-gene-variants-linked-to-obesity-risk/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:14:19 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=138013 A study led by MRC researchers has identified genetic variants in two genes that have some of the largest impacts on obesity risk discovered to date.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/major-research-and-innovation-infrastructure-investment-announced/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:01:46 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=137524 Five new infrastructure projects are to share £388 million, with additional £85 million to support UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)’s Digital Research Infrastructure Programme.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/13-5-million-for-48-engineering-biology-rd-projects/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:03:13 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=136206 New projects will use engineering biology to tackle challenges in the fields of health, environment, food production and sustainability.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/ukri-announces-new-investment-for-international-collaborations/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:21:58 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=136181 UK and international researchers are being supported to tackle health challenges today and develop the technologies of tomorrow with new partnership programmes.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/pilot-projects-will-aid-better-and-safer-use-of-data-in-research/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:07:58 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=135449 Four pilot projects are referenced by the Chancellor in the 2024 Budget.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/leading-vc-partnerships-to-support-engineering-biology-accelerator/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:30:41 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=134995 UKRI funded Science Creates Accelerate announces a new partnership with globally recognised venture capitals (VCs) to support engineering biology entrepreneurs.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/projects-to-help-communities-reduce-health-inequalities/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 09:30:19 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=133621 The mobilising community assets to tackle health inequalities programme aims to improve health through access to culture, nature and community.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/new-mouse-genetics-funding-to-tackle-human-ageing-dementia-and-diseases/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 15:05:39 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=133227 New funding brings UKRI investment into the National Mouse Genetics Network to £25 million.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/new-100m-fund-will-unlock-the-potential-of-engineering-biology/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:07:43 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=133083 Six new Engineering Biology Mission Hubs and 22 Mission Awards to transform solutions in areas like vaccine, textile and food production.]]> https://www.ukri.org/news/ukri-announces-future-leaders-fellowships-impact-awards-winners/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:30:19 +0000 https://beta-ukri.msappproxy.net/?post_type=news&p=132908 Fellows have demonstrated significant wide-reaching, positive impact through their leadership, research, innovation and engagement.]]>