• Effects of Novel Chalcone Derivatives upon H9c2 and MDCK Cell Viability 

  Hussain, A. ; Wright, Jack ; Ruparelia, K. C. ; Beresford, Kenneth J. M. ; Fretwell, L. (Conference)

  Many compounds with potential anti-cancer activity fail to reach the latter stages of clinical trials due to adverse effects, often causing cardiac and renal toxicity. Here, we synthesised a group of novel chalcone ...
• Sex differences in the associations between L-arginine pathway metabolites, skeletal muscle mass and function, and their responses to resistance exercise, in old age 

  Da Boit, Mariasole ; Tommasi, Sara ; Elliot, David ; Zinellu, Angelo ; Sotgia, Salvatore ; Sibson, Rachael ; Meakin, Judith R. ; Aspden, Richard M. ; Carru, Ciriaco ; Mangoni, Arduino A. ; Gray, Stuart R. (Article)

  Objectives The current study was designed to explore the associations between L-arginine metabolites and muscle mass and function in old age, which are largely unknown. Design The study used a randomised, double-blind, ...
• The Effect of Fish Oil, Vitamin D and Protein on URTI Incidence in Young Active People. 

  Da Boit, Mariasole ; Gabriel, Brenden M. ; Gray, Patrick ; Gray, Stuart R. (Article)

  Upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) are a frequent illness among athletes. We investigated the effect of a multi-nutrient supplement (vitamin D, fish oil and protein) on the occurrence of URTI in young active people. ...
• The Effect of Krill Oil Supplementation on Exercise Performance and Markers of Immune Function 

  Da Boit, Mariasole ; Mastalurova, Ina ; Brazaite, Goda ; McGovern, Niall ; Thompson, Keith ; Gray, Stuart R. (Article)

  Background Krill oil is a rich source of the long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which may alter immune function after exercise. The aim of the ...
• Sex differences in the response to resistance exercise training in older people 

  Da Boit, Mariasole ; Sibson, Rachael ; Meakin, Judith R. ; Aspden, Richard M. ; Thies, Frank ; Mangoni, Arduino A. ; Gray, Stuart R. (Article)

  Resistance exercise training is known to be effective in increasing muscle mass in older people. Acute measurement of protein metabolism data has indicated that the magnitude of response may differ between sexes. We compared ...
• Sex differences in the effect of fish-oil supplementation on the adaptive response to resistance exercise training in older people: A randomized controlled trial 

  Da Boit, Mariasole ; Sibson, Rachael ; Sivasubramaniam, Selvaraj ; Meakin, Judith R. ; Greig, Carolyn A. ; Aspden, Richard M. ; Thies, Frank ; Jeromson, Stewart ; Hamilton, D Lee ; Speakman, John R. ; Hambly, Catherine ; Mangoni, Arduino A. ; Preston, Thomas ; Gray, Stuart R. (Article)

  Background: Resistance exercise increases muscle mass and function in older adults, but responses are attenuated compared with younger people. Data suggest that long-chain n–3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may ...
• Fit with good fat? The role of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on exercise performance 

  Da Boit, Mariasole ; Hunter, Angus M. ; Gray, Stuart R. (Article)

  N-3 PUFA (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) are a family of fatty acids mainly found in oily fish and fish oil supplements. The effects of n-3 PUFA on health are mainly derived from its anti-inflammatory proprieties ...
• Liposomal Nanotechnology - A New Frontier for Sport and Exercise Nutrition? 

  Higgins, Matthew ; Da Boit, Mariasole (Article)

  There are many orally ingested nutrients which cannot be fully absorbed by the human body. For this reason scientists have been experimenting with different techniques to improve nutrient bioavailability. One such technique, ...
• Cybercognition: Brain, Behaviour and the Digital World 

  Hadlington, L. J. (Book)
• Human factors in cybersecurity; examining the link between Internet addiction, impulsivity, attitudes towards cybersecurity, and risky cybersecurity behaviours 

  Hadlington, L. J. (Article)
• Mapping Post-Glacial expansions: The Peopling of Southwest Asia 

  Platt, Daniel E. ; Haber, Marc ; Dagher-Kharrat, Magda Bou ; Douaihy, Bouchra ; Khazen, Georges ; Bonab, Maziar Ashrafian ; Salloum, Angélique ; Mouzaya, Francis ; Luiselli, Donata ; Tyler-Smith, Chris ; Renfrew, Colin ; Matisoo-Smith, Elizabeth ; Zalloua, Pierre A. (Article)

  Archaeological, palaeontological and geological evidence shows that post-glacial warming released human populations from their various climate-bound refugia. Yet specific connections between these refugia and the timing ...
• Early maladaptive cognitive schema as predictors of acute phase post-stroke depression 

  Mitchell, H. ; Coulthard, Helen ; Stalias, M. (Conference)

  Post-stroke depression is a leading cause of disability and the identification of risk factors is critical for rehabilitation and prevention initiatives. Early Maladaptive Cognitive Schema (EMS) have been implicated with ...
• An interpretative phenomenological analysis of experiences of women living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder 

  Mitchell, H. ; Skopaite, B. (Conference)

  Objectives: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) affects 3-8% of women of reproductive age. Common debilitating symptoms include mood swings, depressed mood, irritability, anger and anxiety, which are often accompanied ...
• Domestic Laundering of Nurses Uniforms: The Effect of Low Temperature Laundering 

  Laird, Katie (Presentation)
• Hygiene of Domestic Laundering – Evaluating Risks and Opportunities 

  Laird, Katie (Presentation)
• Sexuality and the Older Woman 

  Tremayne, P. ; Norton, Wendy (Article)

  Sexual health is a key public health issue. The older woman faces a number of changes to their sexual health, wellbeing and sexuality. These changes result in many older women having to adapt to a series of complex ...
• The provision of prescription only medicines for use on United Kingdom based overseas expeditions 

  Moore, James K. ; Ladbrook, Matthew ; Goodyer, Larry ; Dallimore, Jon (Article)

  Expedition teams without accompanying medical professionals traveling overseas from the United Kingdom frequently carry medical kits containing Prescription Only Medicines (POMs). Access to safe, basic POMs whilst on ...
• A qualitative study of the impact of endometriosis on male partners 

  Culley, Lorraine ; Law, Caroline ; Hudson, Nicky ; Mitchell, H. ; Raine-Fenning, N. ; Denny, E. (Article)

  STUDY QUESTION What is the impact of endometriosis on male partners of women with the condition? SUMMARY ANSWER Endometriosis significantly impacts men across several life domains and can negatively impact emotional ...
• Serotonin 5-HTTLPR Genotype Modulates Reactive Visual Scanning of Social and Non-social Affective Stimuli in Young Children 

  Christou, Antonios ; Wallis, Yvonne ; Bair, Hayley ; Zeegers, Maurice ; McCleery, Joseph (Article)
• Metabolism of steroidal lactones by the fungus Corynespora cassiicola CBS 161.60 results in a mechanistically unique intramolecular ring-D cyclization resulting in C-14 spiro-lactones 

  Hunter, Alan Christy ; Oni, Yewande Inatimi ; Dodd, Howard T. ; Raftery, James ; Gardiner, John M. ; Uttley, Megan (Article)

  The fungus Corynespora cassiicola metabolises exogenous steroids in a unique and highly specific manner. Central to this, is the ability of this organism to functionalise substrates (androgens, progestogens) at the highly ...

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