Simple urine test could detect early-stage breast cancer

19 March 2026

A simple, non-invasive home test kit could soon transform early breast cancer detection, thanks to pioneering research underway at Aberystwyth University.

New seaweed extract shows promising anti-inflammatory and gut health benefits

03 March 2026

A new seaweed extract could have a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing, according to scientists testing it as part of efforts to improve the nation’s health.

New trial aims to transform how we track our daily diet

09 February 2026

Scientists are recruiting adults from across the UK to take part in a groundbreaking trial to accurately track what they eat and drink in their daily lives.

Eating habits revealed by wearable cameras and AI

04 February 2026

No single tool can accurately measure people’s diets, but new research shows that combining different methods — from wearable cameras to analysing dietary biomarkers — could give the most reliable picture of what people eat.

Study of uterine inflammation in livestock could help treat infertility in humans

05 January 2026

Research to help reduce inflammation in the uterus of livestock animals could help pave the way for developing new drugs to treat infertility in women, according to a new scientific review. 

Secret lives of cats could hold clues for wildcat return

22 December 2025

A new study exploring the secretive lives of feral and free-roaming cats in Wales could shed light on wildcats’ return to the country.

Sub-Saharan Africa has lost up to half of its primates – new study

05 December 2025

Sub-Saharan Africa has already lost up to half of its primate numbers - a type of animals that includes apes and monkeys - since pre-industrial times, according to a major international study.

Welsh Government invests in University to boost animal disease testing capacity

02 December 2025

Livestock farmers and animal health officials in Wales are set to benefit from regional disease testing following investment to start the process of establishing a specialist diagnostic centre at the University.

Joint proposal to establish new Dental School in Wales

03 November 2025

Bangor and Aberystwyth Universities have developed an initial joint proposal for the Welsh Government to establish a new Dental School.