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A new generation of ash trees is showing resistance to the disease (CREDIT: Paul Figg, RBG Kew)British ash woodland is evolving resistance to ash dieback
27 June 2025

New research indicates that natural selection is working to combat ash dieback, a fungal disease that has devastated ash trees across Europe. 

Professor Sir Jack Cuzick awarded CRUK's inaugural Outstanding Achievement in Cancer Prevention Research Award
27 June 2025

Professor Cuzick has been honoured for his exceptional and sustained contributions to the field of prevention research. His research has made transformative contributions to cancer prevention on a global scale.

Blog: Britain’s plan for defence AI risks the ethical and legal integrity of the military
25 June 2025

Elke Schwarz, Professor of Political Theory in the School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on how Britain’s plan for defence AI risks the ethical and legal integrity of the military

A cup of coffee and a cup of tea with tea leaves and coffee beans on a tablematCaffeine could slow cellular ageing: new research shows how
25 June 2025

A new study from the Cellular Ageing and Senescence laboratory  at Queen Mary University of London’s Centre for Molecular Cell Biology, reveals how caffeine —the world’s most popular neuroactive compound—might do more than just wake you up. The study in the journal Microbial Cell shows how caffeine could play a role in slowing down the ageing process at a cellular level.

Women will receive home testing kits for cervical cancer, a move informed by Queen Mary research
24 June 2025

Queen Mary’s research on self-sampling for cervical cancer was highly influential in the decision to offer home testing kits for cervical cancer screening, which has been announced today as part of the upcoming NHS 10 Year Plan.

Blog: England is expanding free school meals – here’s what could happen if they were given to all children
24 June 2025

Sanghamitra Bandyopadhyay, Professor of Development Economics in the School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on what could happen if free school meals were given to all children in England

By jaojormamiADHD link to severe premenstrual disorder uncovered in women
23 June 2025

New study reveals women with ADHD are significantly more likely to suffer from PMDD, highlighting a critical overlooked health risk. 

Queen Mary celebrates over 1,000 students graduating across China
23 June 2025

This year’s Queen Mary graduation ceremonies took place from 19 to 23 June at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT), Nanchang University (NCU), and Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) in Xi’an. The events celebrated students’ academic achievements and underscored Queen Mary’s deepening partnerships with leading Chinese universities. 

3d rendered medically accurate illustration of small intestine cancer By Sebastian Kaulitzki3d rendered medically accurate illustration of small intestine cancer By Sebastian KaulitzkiScientists find new way to predict how bowel cancer drugs will stop working – paving the way for smarter treatments
20 June 2025

Scientists have developed a tool that can predict how bowel cancer adapts to treatment – helping researchers to design new personalised drugs that will keep patients living well for longer.

Queen Mary University set to develop significant life sciences capacity in East London
20 June 2025

Queen Mary University of London has today, 20 June 2025, signed an agreement with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to acquire significant land in Whitechapel adjacent to its existing campus. This will enable the University, working with partners from all sectors, to develop significant life sciences capacity in East London, driving better health outcomes for local people and for communities across the globe. 

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