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2022

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New Alzheimer’s genes discovered in world’s largest study

21 November 2022

Two new genes that significantly increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease found by international collaboration.

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Education increases genetic risk of shortsightedness

17 November 2022

Genetics combined with long years of schooling can lead to shortsightedness in children.

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All Cardiff University medical students to get Welsh skills

17 November 2022

Medical students at Cardiff University will be given the skills to treat patients in Welsh in a first-of-its-kind pilot programme.

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People from England’s most deprived areas ten times more likely to be in prison, analysis finds

16 November 2022

Data have been published as academics issue a response to plans for ‘Super Prison’ in Chorley

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Scientists grow concerned for the genetic health of otters in the UK

15 November 2022

The genetic health of otters in Britain could be putting them at risk despite conservation efforts

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Clinical trial investigates protection from Covid-19 within hours

15 November 2022

Researchers test combination of antibody treatment with vaccine in patients with impaired immune system.

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What’s occurin’: Dialects in Barry, Caerphilly and Pontypridd subject of academic study

15 November 2022

Researchers are examining sociolinguistic variation in southeast Wales

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Free immigration advice service launched to help Ukrainians living in Wales

11 November 2022

Long road ahead still for families who have sought refuge, academic says

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Cardiff-led project features in COP27 programme

10 November 2022

Climate and water expert heads to global event to share expertise about impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities in East Africa

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Schools join forces to develop next generation of historians and artists

10 November 2022

Young people get creative to unearth their city’s past