University of Birmingham

Older adults most likely to make effort to help others

A new research has found that older adults are more willing to make an effort to help others as compared to younger adults.

Apr 19, 2021, 16:48 PM IST

Gender and wealth-driven disparities affect Indian children's school performance, says study

Poorer children in India continue to experience educational disadvantages compared to children from wealthier households, with girls being more adversely affected than boys, according to a new study.

Jul 11, 2020, 16:48 PM IST

NRTI announces admissions for its programmes; partners with Birmingham University for joint Masters programme in engineering

The last date for application is July 31 for BBA, BSc and post-graduate programmes. 

Jul 10, 2020, 16:43 PM IST

Here's how human brain recalls events

Memory is a reconstructive process, biased by personal knowledge and world views - sometimes we even remember events that never actually happened.

Jan 15, 2019, 14:55 PM IST

Biomarkers to aid diagnosis of irregular heart beat identified

To avoid strokes it is important for them to take anticoagulant drugs to prevent blood clotting. However, atrial fibrillation is often only diagnosed after a patient has suffered a stroke.

Jan 08, 2019, 13:23 PM IST

Scientist to find how cancer 'steals keys' to healthy growth

Understanding the workings of these oxygenases may lead to new targetted treatments for cancer patients, the researchers said.

Sep 19, 2017, 10:42 AM IST

Cancer hijacks natural cell process to survive: Study

NMD is known among the medical community for the role it plays in the development of genetic diseases such as Cystic Fibrosis and some hereditary forms of cancers.

Jun 26, 2017, 20:46 PM IST

Robot 'Betty' launched as trainee office manager in UK company

The robot, named 'Betty' is going to join the world of work as a trainee office manager for a two-month trial period.

Jun 15, 2016, 23:46 PM IST

Diabetes drug may combat fatty liver disease

A drug currently used in the treatment of Type II diabetes can also be effective in clearing fatty liver disease from some patients, a significant research has found.

Nov 20, 2015, 11:35 AM IST

One of world's oldest Quran manuscripts to go on display in UK

A Quran manuscript believed to be among the oldest in the world dating back to at least 1,370 years that places it close to the time of Prophet Muhammad will be put on display in the UK from next week.

Sep 22, 2015, 22:07 PM IST