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Oxford-led AI study revises Serengeti wildebeest population estimates using satellites
A new study led by researchers at the University of Oxford has used artificial intelligence and satellite imagery to produce revised estimates of migratory wildebeest populations in the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem.
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Oxford-led team tests new off-the-shelf cell therapy for aggressive childhood leukaemia
A new study led by researchers at the University of Oxford and Imperial College London has tested a modified immunotherapy approach for treating high-risk childhood leukaemia.
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Oxford-led clinical trial compares surgeries for treating chronic acid reflux
A new study led by the University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences is set to compare two surgical options for patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), commonly known as acid reflux.
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Researchers develop non-invasive ultrasound device for precise deep brain modulation
A new study published in Nature Communications describes a device that can non-invasively target deep brain regions with high precision using transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS).
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Oxford scientists secure inaugural Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowships
Three researchers from the University of Oxford have been named among the first recipients of the Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowships.
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Oxford study links teenage menstrual cramps with higher adult chronic pain risk
A new study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health has found that teenagers who experience severe period pain are at a higher risk of developing chronic pain as adults.
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Kaiya Foundation funds University of Oxford research into aggressive childhood leukaemia
The Kaiya Foundation has announced funding for leukaemia research at the University of Oxford, timed to coincide with both Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Blood Cancer Awareness Month in September.
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Oxford partners with Ellison Institute on AI-driven vaccine research
The University of Oxford has launched a new research programme in partnership with the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) to advance vaccine development using artificial intelligence.
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Four Oxford researchers win Royal Society awards for scientific achievement
Four University of Oxford researchers have been recognised in the 2025 Royal Society Awards for their contributions to science.
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Oxford researchers find mechanical forces drive cancer cell invasiveness
Researchers have discovered that the physical environment surrounding cancer cells can trigger significant changes in their behavior, according to a new study led by Miranda Hunter of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Richard White of...
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OrganOx recognized for organ preservation innovation originating from Oxford
OrganOx, a company specializing in organ preservation technology, was founded in 2008 by engineering professor Constantin Coussios and transplant surgeon Peter Friend.
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Oxford scientists engineer yeast-based feed supplement for healthier honeybee colonies
Researchers at the University of Oxford, working with Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, University of Greenwich, and the Technical University of Denmark, have developed a new method to address nutritional deficiencies in honeybee diets.
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Study links cash transfers for pregnant women with lower infant mortality rates
A recent study has found that providing a one-time, unconditional cash transfer to pregnant women can significantly reduce infant and child mortality rates.
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Oxford researchers identify genetic link offering hope for targeted chronic pain therapies
A new study led by researchers at the University of Oxford has identified a genetic link to chronic pain, opening up potential for new treatments.
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Oxford-led study reveals new insights into Neolithic ritual violence in Europe
A new study led by researchers from the University of Oxford has shed light on early forms of ritual violence in Neolithic Europe.
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Oxford professor proposes targeted wealth taxes on high-value properties
Professor John Muellbauer from the University of Oxford has put forward a proposal for reforming property taxation in the UK, arguing that current high prices of houses and land have negatively affected economic productivity and increased inequality.
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Oxford researchers develop new deployable microstent for improved glaucoma treatment
A research team has developed a new deployable microstent designed to improve treatment for glaucoma, a leading cause of vision loss worldwide.
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Unseen WWII correspondence published online for VJ Day anniversary
The University of Oxford has released a collection of previously unseen letters and diaries from the Second World War to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
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Oxford scientists discover new role for platelets in early cancer detection
Researchers at the University of Oxford have identified a new function for platelets, the small blood cells mainly known for helping blood to clot.
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Oxford researchers join national project targeting sustainable nuclear reactor materials
A new research initiative, the ENLIGHT programme (Enabling a Lifecycle Approach to Graphite for Advanced Modular Reactors), has been launched to develop technologies supporting next-generation nuclear energy in the UK.