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High blood pressure medication unlikely to increase risk of COVID-19
Fears that people with high blood pressure are more at risk from severe Covid-19 because it is easier for the virus to enter their cells and tissues have been laid to rest, thanks to research by an international team of scientists.
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Glasgow pinpointed as one of the best in world for dealing with dementia
Glasgow has been pinpointed as one of the best cities in the world for dealing with dementia, according to a worldwide study.
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New online festival sets out to tackle gender imbalance in tech
A week-long celebration of the life and achievements of a pioneering woman computing scientist is aiming to encourage more female participation in the tech sector.
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Blockchain contract tracing app aims to tackle COVID-19
A new form of digital contact tracing which uses unbreakable encryption to secure personal data could help win the level of public engagement required to fight the spread of COVID-19, scientists say.
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£5.5 million funding boost for home healthcare monitoring technology
A University of Glasgow-led project which aims to develop quantum-powered health sensors for home use in order to spot the earliest signs of disease is being backed by £5.5m in new funding.
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New global COVID-19 study launched
Researchers and clinicians in Glasgow will lead a global study into the long-term health impacts of COVID-19.
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UofG Part of new UK Coronavirus Immunology Consortium
Scientists from the University of Glasgow will be part of a newly-launched UK Coronavirus Immunology Consortium (UK-CIC), which aims to answer key questions on how the immune system interacts with SARS-CoV-2 to help us fight COVID-19 and develop better diagnostics, treatments and vaccines.
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Difference in blood biomarkers in people with genetic risk of Alzheimer’s
Researchers at the University of Glasgow have conducted the largest study to date on a wide range of common blood biomarkers and show clear differences in people at genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
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