Collaborative research led by Kent’s School of Biosciences has found the prevalence of the parasite Cryptosporidium to be greater than presumed, equating to a serious threat to the dairy … Read more
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Researchers use gene-editing to create single sex mice litters
Researchers from Kent’s School of Biosciences and the Francis Crick Institute have used gene editing technology to create female-only and male-only mice litters with 100% efficiency. This proof of principle … Read more
New potential factor contributing to severity of COVID-19 identified
Kent’s School of Biosciences and the Institute of Medical Virology at Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main, have identified a protein that may critically contribute to severe forms of COVID-19. … Read more
Professor Garrett new Chair of Pancreatic Cancer UK’s Scientific Advisory Board
The University welcomes the appointment of Michelle Garrett, Professor of Cancer Therapeutics in the School of Biosciences, as the new Chair of Pancreatic Cancer UK’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). The … Read more
New embryo identification IVF method set to boost dairy industry
Research from the University of Kent, the University of Nottingham and L’Alliance Boviteq Inc., has established a method of significantly improving in-vitro fertilization (IVF) in cattle. This breakthrough … Read more
Research finally reveals ancient universal equation for the shape of an egg
Researchers from Kent’s School of Biosciences, the Research Institute for Environment Treatment (Ukraine) and Vita-Market Ltd have discovered the universal mathematical formula that can describe any bird’s egg existing in … Read more
Marina Ezcurra receives NBIC funding.
Magnitude Biosciences, Perfectus Biomed Group and University of Kent Project Funded by National Biofilms Innovation Centre for Tackling and Exploiting Biofilms. The joint project for … Read more
Discovery within cell cycle process to bring understanding of cellular diseases
Research from the School of Biosciences and the University of Manchester has uncovered an essential mechanism coordinating the processes of cell division and adhesion within humans. This discovery … Read more
University of Kent welcomes launch of Growing Kent and Medway
The project holds great potential for Kent businesses. The University of Kent is excited to be part of the innovative Growing Kent and Medway project, which officially … Read more
Research suggests first cases of Covid-19 arose earlier than initially reported
Research led by Dr David Roberts at the University’s School of Anthropology and Conservation has found that the first case of Covid-19 likely arose between early October and mid-November … Read more