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Seabed life promises new wave of antibiotics The search is on for new antibiotics, with antimicrobial resistance now one of the world’s most pressing public health issues. Researchers from the Bristol BioDesign Institute have discovered microorganisms on the Pacific seabed that can produce molecules with potent antibiotic properties. This raises the prospect of producing a new generation of drugs to combat so-called superbugs – strains of bacteria that are resistant to current antibiotics.


At the cutting edge of 5G technology Experts from Bristol, King’s College London and the University of Surrey are developing a world-class 5G technology test network to put Britain at the forefront of the next wave of mobile technology. 5G is expected to deliver reliable ultra-fast mobile connectivity and could be used in new technologies with the potential to revolutionise society, such as autonomous vehicles, augmented reality, remote surgery and smart homes.


Artificial snow makes big-screen debut A new form of artificial snow is now being used in blockbuster movies, such as Murder on the Orient Express, thanks to a collaboration between the School of Chemistry and industry supplier Snow Business. Master’s student Lizzie Mould investigated hundreds of combinations of chemicals before finding the right formula to create realistic-looking snow that is safe, affordable and environmentally friendly.


Success in sight-saving treatment The eye disease uveitis affects thousands of children every year – but a landmark trial has enabled worldwide access to new, sight-saving medication. Professor Athimalaipet Ramanan’s study team investigated the use of the drug adalimumab to control inflammation in the eye


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and reduce permanent damage. It was found to be so successful that NHS England gave immediate approval for access to the treatment across England. It has been licensed for use in Europe and this may soon be replicated in the US.


More summer sunshine leading to increased Greenland ice melt A team of scientists led by the University of Bristol has discovered that a marked decrease in summer cloud cover over the past 20 years has significantly accelerated melt from the Greenland ice sheet. The researchers found that since 1995 Greenland has lost about 4,000 gigatons of ice, which has become the biggest single contributor to the rise in global sea levels.


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