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Easing age-related bowel inflammation by lowering fat-based hormones and boosting beneficial gut bacteria

12 May, 2025CIR

Researchers have found that ageing can make gut problems such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)…

Microscopy image showing fine, thread-like structures (bacteria) interacting with bowel wall

Centre for Inflammation Research Away Day

01 May, 2025CIR

Centre for Inflammation (CIR) staff and students came together during the CIR Away Day, allowing us…

CIR group photo, taken at the 2025 Away Day at South Hall, Pollock Halls

New international guidelines for male infertility clinical trials

16 April, 2025CRH

International work led by CRH’s Mike Rimmer outlines a new set of core outcomes for future clinical…

an illustration showing three groups of researchers on three different backgrounds. IN each background there is an icon representing either sperm, pregnancy, or live birth.

New technology could help find new drugs for disease and antimicrobial resistance

10 April, 2025CIR

Researchers from the IRR Chemistry Hub have developed a new sensitive method that could transform…

Lipid vesicle made from a single layer of lipids or ‘fats’, which is carrying various compounds in its structure.

Dr Katie Mylonas awarded grant to further research on kidney and heart disease

03 April, 2025CIR

The Academy of Medical Sciences funds IRR Group Leader proposal for research on targeting…

Headshot of Katie Mylonas with The Academy of Medical Sciences Logo

Large-scale survey indicates dietary modifications for pain management for endometriosis

02 April, 2025

A survey of over 2500 individuals has indicated multiple dietary modifications, including reducing…

A top-down view of two pieces of toast with jam on a wooden plate, and a cup of milky coffee

IRR researchers elected as Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

01 April, 2025CIR CRH

Professors Evelyn Telfer and Manu Shankar-Hari are two of the thirteen outstanding University…

Evelyn Telfer Manu Shankar-Hari RSE logo

New Study Enhances Detection of Mismatch Repair Deficiency in Endometrial Cancer

27 March, 2025CRH

Researchers identify most effective methods for identifying patients eligible for immunotherapy

A graphical illustration of a magnifying glass looking at a uterus with cancer growing in it

Dr CJ Anderson awarded grant from Bowel Research UK for gut microbiome research

27 March, 2025CIR

Bowel Research UK has awarded £111,000 to IRR Group Leader Dr CJ Anderson for research into the…

Group photo of the Anderson lab

Researchers recommend including menstruation as a vital sign in hospitals and healthcare.

26 March, 2025CRH

Researchers from the Centre for Reproductive Health recommend collecting information on…

Illustration of varius period products on a blue background