Research News

Pioneering transplant highlights Newcastle expertise

A life-saving lung transplant is showcasing the world-leading role of Newcastle experts in improving the quality of donor organs and expanding access to transplantation for those on waiting lists.

Scientists uncover key cause of inflammatory bowel disease

A decades-old puzzle has been solved as scientists uncover a key cause of inflammatory bowel disease, paving the way for faster diagnosis and more targeted patient treatments.

Stress gives bumblebees sharper vision and faster reactions

Bumblebees see the world differently under stress, processing visual information more sharply and making quicker decisions, new research from Newcastle University reveals.