BARCELONA, Spain, April 1 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Gene therapy reverses symptoms of rare neurological disease in animal models A recent study led by the UAB demonstrates the potential of gene therapy to restore motor capacity in an ultra-rare disease, Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts (MLC), even when treatment begins after symptom onset. MLC is a rare childhood neurological disorder that primarily affects the brain' more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, April 1 -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * At-home cervical screening - scientists advise on self-sampling tests At-home self-sampling cervical screening looks likely to be an option in the future. But scientists warn that steps must be taken to ensure that the offer of at-home sampling doesn't have a negative impact on cervical screening rates and that they are used by under-served and at-risk groups. New research by Cardiff University establishes the com more PR

LONDON, England, April 1 -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news: * * * Testing patients for just three genes could help prevent three quarters of avoidable side effects of certain medications A new study from Queen Mary University of London found that 9% of all adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reported to the UK medicines regulator are associated with medications where side effect risk is partly dependent on patient's genes. Of this subset of ADRs, 75% were associated with  more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, April 1 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * SNAP decision will establish UofG as cutting-edge nano-analysis hub A major new grant will help to establish the University of Glasgow as one of the UK's leaders in atom-by-atom analysis of materials which could support human habitations on the Moon and beyond. UKRI's Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has provided the University with pound sterling5.3m in new funding to support t more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, April 1 -- Swansea University issued the following news: * * * Semiconductor research breakthrough is a first for UK Researchers at the Centre for Integrated Semiconductor Materials (CISM) at Swansea University have made a significant breakthrough in semiconductor research by establishing the first 4-inch thin film gallium oxide (Ga2O3) capability in the UK. This is a type of next generation semiconductor material that can more efficiently support the high voltages, power de more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, April 1 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * European clinicians and scientists are to receive pound sterling5.5m in funding to form a world-leading research team tasked with making personalised medicine a reality for people with bowel cancer. The CRC-STARS (Colorectal Cancer - Stratification of Therapies through Adaptive Responses) initiative will bring together 40 research experts from across the UK, Spain, Italy and Belgium to find kinder, bette more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, April 1 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * New modelling tool could help protect wildlife from offshore developments Scientists have developed a new resource to better protect seabirds from the impacts of offshore wind farms. The innovative modelling tool has the potential to save wildlife, while ensuring the effective and sustainable development of renewable energy sources. Led by researchers at the University of Glasgow, the new modelling tool, more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, April 1 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * Young people believe in democracy but fear for its future, finds survey of youth opinion A major new survey of young peoples' attitudes and priorities has found that while young people believe in democracy over dictatorship, they think that UK democracy is in trouble. The University of Glasgow's John Smith Centre partnered with leading UK pollster Focaldata to carry out in-depth conversations with young  more PR

MANCHESTER, England, April 1 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Microplastics found in the reproductive system of sea turtles University of Manchester scientists have discovered significant concentrations of microplastics in the male reproductive system of sea turtles. The scientists also found slightly less, but still significant levels of microplastics in other organs of both male and female turtles, including the heart, kidney, liver and spleen, as we more PR

LAMPETER, Wales, April 2 -- The University of Wales Trinity Saint David issued the following news: * * * UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES submission accepted by UK Parliamentary inquiry into Wales' industrial legacy The submission from UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES to the UK Parliamentary inquiry on The Environmental and Economic Legacy of Wales' Industrial Past has been accepted. The contribution, titled Coastal Tales: Kilvey Hill (Swansea) and the Teifi as Projects of Contentious Urban Woodland and River Restora more PR

PERTH, Australia, April 1 -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news: * * * More men needed for weight loss study Researchers investigating how to maximise the benefits of new 'block-buster' anti-obesity medications through a study combining pharmaceutical treatment with tailored exercise programs are urging more men to sign up. Led by Professors Bu Yeap and Danny Green, from The University of Western Australia, the research examines whether combining the anti-obesity m more PR