University of Bath

The University of Bath, UoB was established as a public university in 1966 in Bath, UK. UoB has 14, 250 undergraduate and graduate students. UoB ranks high as a research university. It's academic strengths lie in physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, technology, social sciences and management. UoB is highly selective in selecting undergraduate admissions.

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Research discovers link between epilepsy and autism

(Medical Xpress)—University of Bath researchers have found a previously undiscovered link between epileptic seizures and the signs of autism in adults.

Neuroscience created May 16, 2013 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Half the recommended exercise can cut risk of serious illness

Doing just half the amount of recommended exercise can be enough to reduce the risk of serious illness, research from the Department for Health have found.

Cardiology created May 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Ear-witness precision: Congenitally blind people have more accurate memories, research finds

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers from the University of Bath have found that people who are congenitally blind have more accurate memories than those who are sighted.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 29, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Traffic light system for activity could redefine how we exercise

(Medical Xpress)—The traffic light system used as a guide to health information in food could be used in a similar way to help people become more active.

Health created Feb 21, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

A regular walk can cut your risk of major illness, shows research

A regular walking routine significantly reduces the risk of Metabolic Syndrome, a condition which affects one in four people in the UK and can cause heart disease, strokes and cancer.

Health created Feb 06, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study of congenital, acquired blindness reveals new understanding of brain's early spatial development

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at the University of Bath have uncovered a new understanding of how the brain develops its sense of space by working with blind people.

Neuroscience created Jan 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Blood groups act as protection against infection

(Medical Xpress)—Humans may have acquired enzymes that make blood groups from bacteria to hinder the spread of viruses in the population, suggests a study led by scientists at the University of Bath.

Medical research created Dec 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Research supports importance of father figures in children's education

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers from the University of Bath have worked with local schools and families to assess how important father figures are in their children's education and upbringing.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Classroom therapy may not be answer to treating depression in teenagers, study finds

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at the University's Department for Health have found that introducing mood therapy into the classroom may not be the answer to treating depression in teenagers.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study gives clues to causes of motor neurone disease

(Medical Xpress)—Scientists at the University of Bath are one step further to understanding the role of one of the proteins that causes the neurodegenerative disorder, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), ...

Medical research created Oct 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Climate change makes metabolism test invalid, scientists find

Scientists from the Department for Health have shown for the first time how climate change is having a major impact on tests to measure metabolism.

Health created Oct 03, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Disabled athletes face segregation in coaching researchers say

Researchers from our Department of Education say attitudes in coaching towards disabled people need to change in order for more people to engage in sport.

Health created Sep 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Better sleep can help women fight serious illness experts find

(Medical Xpress) -- Just a small amount of activity is enough to improve sleep quality among post-menopausal women and reduce their risk of life-threatening illnesses experts at our Department for Health have ...

Health created Aug 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Are Computer Tutors the key to learning for Autistic pupils?

A series of open days for school pupils with autism have been held at the University following a three-year-long project funded by EPSRC during which researchers worked with the youngsters to develop a computer-based ...

Autism spectrum disorders created Jul 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research uncovers tobacco companies' tactics to undermine tobacco control in Czech Republic

(Medical Xpress) -- The University’s Tobacco Control Research Group uncovered ongoing interference from British American Tobacco and Philip Morris to influence tobacco tax policies, which are one of the ...

Addiction created Jun 27, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0