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‘ Plumber’ protein holds key to a healthy brain

A protein that acts like a plumber, making sure that water is being pumped between the blood and the brain, could be the key to understanding brain damage in various diseases. Scientists say…

Sandi Toksvig becomes Chancellor

Writer, comedian and broadcaster Sandi Toksvig has been installed as Chancellor of the University of Portsmouth. She hopes to use her new role to help bring the University and its excellence to the…

Sheila Hancock given fond farewell

The commitment and passion of Sheila Hancock, Chancellor of the University of Portsmouth for the past five years, has been honoured by the University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor John Craven. Presiding at her final graduation…

Traditional bra-fitting doesn’t give the best fit, study reveals

Women shopping for new bras should throw away the tape-measure and focus on how the garment fits, according to new research. The work is the first scientific study in the UK to compare…

Tomato nutrient may intercept cancer growth

A nutrient in cooked tomatoes has been shown in laboratory studies to slow the growth of or even kill prostate cancer cells. Dr Mridula Chopra and colleagues at the University of Portsmouth tested…

December 7, 2011 · general news · 0 Comments · Press Office

New primate behaviour study centre opens

The University of Portsmouth and Marwell Wildlife have joined forces to open the world’s first cognitive study centre for rare Sulawesi crested macaques. The animals will learn to operate computer touch screens allowing…

November 1, 2011 · general news · 0 Comments · Press Office

‘Queen’s English’ not the best

Native English speakers should give up their claim to be the guardians of the purest form of the language and accept that the ways it is used and changed by millions around the…

August 12, 2011 · general news · 0 Comments · admin

World record breaker says thanks to Portsmouth team

A former Welsh international rugby player, who is the first person ever to stand on the highest summit on each of the world’s continents and stand on all 3 poles in the same…

  • ‘ Plumber’ protein holds key to a healthy brain
  • Sandi Toksvig becomes Chancellor
  • Sheila Hancock given fond farewell
  • Traditional bra-fitting doesn’t give the best fit, study reveals
  • Tomato nutrient may intercept cancer growth
  • New primate behaviour study centre opens
  • ‘Queen’s English’ not the best
  • World record breaker says thanks to Portsmouth team

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