Unequal care: dementia support falls short in poorer neighbourhoods

Social Sciences

People living with dementia and their carers in socio-economically disadvantaged areas experience significant barriers in accessing and navigating primary care, a new study led by University of Manchester has found.

Humans kept dogs 5,000 years earlier than thought

The earliest genetic evidence for the existence of dogs, dating to about 15,800 years ago - more than 5,000 years earlier than previously thought - has been identified by a team of researchers including archaeologists from UCL.

Health - Mar 24

COVID-19 immunity has lowered the risk of a new coronavirus pandemic

Global immunity to COVID-19 is likely to offer protection against the emergence of an as yet undiscovered new SARS-type virus, dubbed SARS-CoV-X, ultimately lowering the risk of a future coronavirus pandemic.

Health - Mar 25

Parenting programmes can improve wellbeing for families from diverse backgrounds

Evidence-based parenting programmes delivered through community organisations can support family wellbeing and should be considered as part of wider strategies to reduce health inequalities, a landmark UCL study has found.

Life Sciences - Mar 26

Genetic clues as to what drives tumour growth

A team of scientists from Manchester and London have, for the first time, decoded the full range of mutations that drive tumour growth, which could pave the way for a new era in precision medicine, offering more effective treatments for thousands of people with cancer.

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