Bangor University
Bangor University was founded in 1884 in Northern Wales, UK. Over the years Bangor University has excelled in organic chemistry, ecology, quantum physics, frozen food processing and numerous awards in the Arts & Letters. Bangor is divided into six colleges. Bangor University is noted for its academics and nurturing environment for its students. Bangor is rated Excellent by students and ranking panels for their student oriented environment.
Gwynedd, North Wales LL57 2DG
Recognising the role of the environment in the global spread of antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance has been recognised in recent years as a major healthcare problem, however, a paper in The Lancet Infectious Diseases reviewing the issue on a global scale, concludes that, not enough attention is giv ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 12, 2013 |
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Virtual learning iPad app to help train future neurosurgeons
A new mobile 'app', downloadable free of charge, will assist with the training of future neurosurgeons, and is just one of a stream of programmes being developed, adapting visual computing and three dimensional ...
Surgery
Jan 09, 2013 |
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Researchers establish link between dry eye disease and dehydration
Dry eye disease (DED) is a condition which can cause extreme discomfort and lead to eye damage. While difficult to establish the full costs of this condition to healthcare and society in the UK, it is estimated that current ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 05, 2012 |
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Lack of support for 'ring-fencing' cancer drugs fund revealed
The public oppose the cancer drugs fund but support the new pricing system for branded medicines, according to a new study.
Medications
Aug 16, 2012 |
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How heat helps to treat cancer
Research at Bangor University has identified a switch in cells that may help to kill tumors with heat. Prostate cancer and other localized tumors can be effectively treated by a combination of heat and an anti-cancer drug ...
Cancer
Aug 08, 2012 |
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Drinking sugar-sweetened soft drinks leads to fat gain
(Medical Xpress) -- New research from Bangor University has shown that regularly drinking sugar sweetened soft drinks can increase fat gain, inhibit fat metabolism, and increases blood glucose in your body. So if you’re ...
Overweight and Obesity
Jul 23, 2012 |
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Developing 'Mental toughness' can help footballers cope with high pressure penalty shoot outs
(Medical Xpress) -- Penalty shoot-outs are possibly the most stressful situations that footballers have to contend with. They need to be able to focus on the task and block out noise and other distractions coming from the ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 22, 2012 |
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Psychologists reveal how emotion can shut down high-level mental processes without our knowledge
Psychologists at Bangor University believe that they have glimpsed for the first time, a process that takes place deep within our unconscious brain, where primal reactions interact with higher mental processes. Writing in ...
Neuroscience
May 08, 2012 |
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Almost half of depression in adults starts in adolesence
(Medical Xpress) -- A new study by research psychologists at Bangor and Oxford Universities show that half of adults who experience clinical depression had their first episode start in adolescence. In fact, the most common ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 29, 2012 |
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Are buyers born or made?
(Medical Xpress) -- Are people drawn to a career in purchasing because of their skills or their aptitude? Which is the most important trait for a buyer: emotional intelligence or IQ?
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 28, 2012 |
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Scientists investigate how best to ask difficult questions
Asking people whether they are involved in an illegal activity is difficult as those involved may not wish to incriminate themselves. Managing natural resources often depends upon influencing people’s ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 09, 2011 |
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