A groundbreaking study has shed light on the lived experiences of families raising children with Noonan Syndrome (NS), a rare genetic condition that can impact health, development, and daily life.
A new study reveals that circular fashion (CF) 鈥� the practice of recycling, reselling, and renting clothing to reduce waste 鈥� might not be the green solution it claims to be.
A new artificial intelligence (AI) model has been developed to predict how long a person with a learning disability is likely to stay in hospital, offering valuable insights that could improve care and resource planning. Developed by computer scientists at Loughborough University as part of the 鈥楧ECODE鈥� project, the model aims to tackle healthcare challenges faced by people with learning disabilities and multiple health conditions.
Loughborough University computer scientists have developed AI tools that offer insights into how greenhouse gas emissions associated with UK livestock farming and land use can be reduced.
New research findings reveal that parents鈥� anxiety about mathematics can have a negative impact on their children鈥檚 early numeracy skills, influencing their performance in the subject as they progress through school.
Scientists have uncovered how sundews, Charles Darwin鈥檚 favourite plant, become more carnivorous in certain habitats. Researchers from Loughborough and Gloucester universities found that they alter the density of their leaf tentacles and the uptake of nitrogen from prey to thrive in different microhabitats, such as mounds and hollows, within peatland ecosystems.
As the world embraces the circular economy (CE) as a solution to the global sustainability crisis, experts warn that without integrating social justice into its framework, CE could inadvertently deepen existing inequalities 鈥� particularly in the Global South.
Developed by AI and data scientist Professor Georgina Cosma and human factors and complex systems expert Professor Patrick Waterson, the tool analyses maternity incident reports to highlight key human factors 鈥� such as communication, teamwork, and decision-making 鈥� that may have impacted care outcomes, providing insights into areas that could benefit from additional support.
Studies that find a reduction in dementia risk through lifestyle changes and treatments are frequently reported in the news. Professor Eef Hogervost wearing a green patterened dress and stood in front of an office space that is purple and green colour schemed. Professor Eef Hogervorst. While such findings are important and should be shared with the public, they must be communicated with care, says Professor Eef Hogervorst, a neuropsychologist and epidemiologist specialising in dementia research. In this expert comment piece, Professor Hogervorst discusses the complex factors that influence dementia risk and why we must not oversimplify research findings by presenting lifestyle changes and treatments as straightforward solutions that will work for everyone.
A new study has found a symbiotic relationship that has evolved between Darwin鈥檚 favourite carnivorous plant and a specific type of fungus which lives inside it and helps it digest its prey. Researchers from Loughborough, Taiwan and USA have shown that Acrodontium crateriforme, a fungus that thrives in the acidic conditions on the leaves, improves the digestion of the Drosera species of carnivorous plant 鈥� otherwise known as a sundew (pictured above), and once described by Charles Darwin as, "a wonderful plant鈥� I care more about Drosera than the origin of all the species." The fungus lives in a sticky secretion at the end of tentacles on the leaves. Its enzymes work with the plant's digestive processes to help it break down the prey 鈥� small bugs and insects. The findings show that teamwork between plants and fungi may contribute to the evolution of carnivorous plants.
Andrew Peck, a cyber resilience PhD researcher at Loughborough University who, prior to joining the institute, had a career delivering IT solutions to big industry, healthcare and government, and Professor Oli Buckley, an expert in cyber security, have reacted to the IT outage news.
The Gevena Convention protects people who have fallen victim to armed conflict, but militaries around the world use thousands of animals in combat, support, and ceremonial roles. Who looks out for them?
Findings from a first-of-its kind study into Snus use in professional soccer have been published by the Professional Footballers鈥� Association (PFA) and Loughborough University.
Over a fifth of Americans and Poles surveyed believed that COVID-19 vaccines can change people鈥檚 DNA. And more than half of Serbian people believed that natural immunity from COVID was better than being vaccinated. These figures come from a new report which examines the effects of populism on misinformation and other aspects of crisis communication around the coronavirus pandemic.
Analytical scientists from Loughborough University have demonstrated for the first time that drug residue 鈥� namely the fast-acting sleeping pill Zolpidem, which has been linked to drug-facilitated sexual assault and drink spiking 鈥� can be detected on gel-lifted fingerprints.
Leading computer scientists from around the world have shared their vision for the future of artificial intelligence 鈥� and it resembles the capabilities of Star Trek character 'The Borg'.
A study conducted by Loughborough University has examined how sporting interventions aimed at young children can reduce youth crime and violence in London.
A survey of more than 60 families living with Noonan Syndrome has highlighted the need for more social support and medical awareness. Noonan Syndrome, though classed as a 鈥榬are鈥� genetic condition, is estimated to affect between 1 in 2000 to 1 in 2500 births in the UK, causing diverse health issues. The findings of the collaborative study between Loughborough University and the Noonan Association Syndrome are being shared as part of a month-long awareness campaign. One of the key survey findings is that there is a lack of awareness of the rare genetic condition 鈥� even among medical professionals, which can lead to difficulties in accessing care. Another theme that emerged is that the social and emotional impacts of living with Noonan Syndrome are overlooked for individuals and carers. The researchers and charity are now calling for greater awareness, research, and support systems. Individuals and families 鈥� including Ian Legg, the Fay family, and Andrea Reid-Kelly 鈥� are sharing t
Dr Rob Gray (Associate Professor in Human Systems Engineering at Arizona State University) talks about coaching in sport as well as skill acquisition in baseball and the future of virtual reality in sport
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