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Dog vaccination programmes are a highly effective way to control and, ultimately, eliminate rabies, however new research has shown just how detrimental geographical gaps in vaccine coverage can be for virus control. The new research, led by the University of Glasgow in collaboration with the Ifakara Health Institute, Tanzania, and Global Animal Health Tanzania, examined two decades of dog vaccination data from the Serengeti district, from 2002 to 2022.

Sophisticated chemical analysis of volcanic gases from Kenya have provided the first evidence that a vast mass of deep Earth material lies beneath East Africa. An international team of scientists led by Professor Fin Stuart from the University of Glasgow, working in partnership with the Kenya Geothermal Development Company, has discovered surprising results in a new study of gases from the Menengai geothermal field in central Kenya.

A recent analysis of the SURPASS-3 trial unravels the impact of treatment with the drug tirzepatide on muscle volume and fat infiltration in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. Published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, the study is the result of a research collaboration lead by Professor Naveed Sattar from the University of Glasgow, alongside colleagues from University Hospitals Cleveland, AMRA Medical and Eli Lilly and Company.

An aluminium tab from a drinks can found encased in a new form of rock on the Cumbrian coastline has helped provide scientists with a shocking new insight into the impact of human activity on the Earth's natural processes and materials. Researchers from the University of Glasgow have found that slag, an industrial waste product produced by the steel industry, is turning into solid rock in as little as 35 years.

Scientists have discovered a previously unidentified species of mosquito along the coast of Kenya and Tanzania with potential implications for malaria surveillance and control. This newly discovered mosquito species, provisionally named the Pwani molecular form, belongs to the Anopheles gambiae complex, which is a group that includes some of the world's most important malaria vectors.

A new method of predicting where people lost in the wilderness may be found based on simulations of their decision-making processes could help mountain rescue teams save lives in the future. Researchers from the University of Glasgow have developed a sophisticated computer system to model the actions of simulated people lost in outdoor environments.

Scientists have taken an important step toward the development of a potential new treatment for treating Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), the notorious bug associated with severe food poisoning. The findings - led by the University of Glasgow and published in Antimicrobials and Resistance - demonstrate, for the first time, the use of an antivirulence drug called Aurodox, a potential alternative to traditional antibiotic treatment, to be an effective treatment when used in mice models of STEC.

New research has found that four out of five males in prison have a history of significant head injury, with many having been exposed to repeated head injuries over time. Led by the University of Glasgow and published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, this latest research highlights both the very high prevalence and the impacts of significant head injury among Scotland's adult male population.

Research increasingly shows that tackling modifiable exposures and environmental risks could be one of our most powerful levers for longevity and health span. Scientists say this knowledge could help us design better solutions to create environments that promote human health to address the global health and economic crises caused by the chronic disease epidemic and ageing demographic.

Researchers found that adding a deadline to bowel screening invitation letters boosted test returns, with the largest effect for a 2-week return deadline. The study, which was led by Professor Katie Robb from the University of Glasgow's School of Health and Wellbeing, involved 40,000 adults in the nationwide Scottish Bowel Screening Programme.

Research offering unprecedented insights into global vaccine distribution patterns has found significant disparities in COVID-19 vaccination accessibility - identifying 'vaccine deserts' in both high and low income countries. Findings have been shared from a survey of 54 countries/regions, undertaken by experts at the University of Glasgow, University of Hong Kong, University College London and Kyung Hee University.

Biliary tract cancer is increasing in incidence and mortality across Europe, with more people under the age of 60 years-old now impacted by the disease. However, despite this, knowledge about these tumours remains low both among health professionals and authorities, as well as in society in general.

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have found that young adults (aged 25-34) with learning disabilities are 9 times more likely to die from treatable causes, compared to young adults in the general population. New research, led by the team at the Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory also found that, for adults of all'ages with learning disabilities, the risk of premature mortality is 3 times higher compared with adults in the general population.

An international team of researchers, led by the University of Glasgow, hopes to find new ways to target opioid addiction. Supported by a £5m award from the Wellcome Trust, the ground-breaking new project will use genetic and drug-discovery techniques to try to answer the longstanding question: can we have the pain-relief of opioids without the addiction risk?

A study of over 58 million people has identified eight rare diseases that carry significantly increased risks for COVID-19-related mortality in fully vaccinated individuals. This important research calls for better inclusion of rare diseases in public health strategies, including future pandemic planning, vaccination policies, and NHS service provision.

An international team of engineers and physicists have found a way to use quantum light to improve the performance of cutting-edge spectroscopy. Their new technique enables measurements of infrared electric fields which are twice as sensitive as previous developments in a process called time-domain spectroscopy.

A new and increasingly widely used diabetes medication may have additional health benefits for older adults, according to new research which looked at data from more than 300,000 patients who have taken part in clinical trials. The study, led by the University of Glasgow and published in JAMA, is the largest of its kind to assess the health benefits of diabetes medications in different age groups.

A landmark development led by researchers from the University of Glasgow could help create a new generation of diamond-based transistors for use in high-power electronics. Their new diamond transistor overcomes the limitations of previous developments in the technology to create a device much closer to being of practical use across a range of industries which rely on high power systems.

Researchers have found that a combination of dietitian and peer-supported weight management may help improve symptoms in people with both Long Covid and overweight - however, the study leads stress it was a complex intervention and further research is required. The results of the ReDIRECT trial - led by the University of Glasgow and published in Nature Medicine - found that a digitally-focussed, remotely-delivered structured weight management programme was effective in reducing the Long Covid symptoms that matter most to participants.

GP practices in deprived areas should be prioritised for resource, in order to allow them to provide effective care to some of the most unwell and vulnerable patients in society. In areas experiencing high levels of poverty, factors including a lack of access to and time with GP services impacts patients' engagement in healthcare, their self-management and, ultimately, their overall wellbeing.