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Ageing in the Immune System
University College London, GB
Immunity declines with age, leading to higher risks of diseases, weaker responses to new infections, and reduced vaccine efficacy. Our research aims to understand the mechanisms behind this decline by studying changes in the aging immune system. We analyze peripheral blood to assess differences...
- 45 Min(s) to complete
- £50
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- Rayne Institute, 5 University St, London WC1E 6JF, UK
17 September 2025 Requirements- - Age above 18 (over 40 years old preferred)
- - Both males and females
- - Non-smoker
- - No history of autoimmune disease
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The CoolBAT study - MRI Pilot Study Recruiting 2025
University of Nottingham, GB
This study aims to increase knowledge of brown adipose tissue (BAT) in overweight individuals.
BAT produces heat by using the body’s white fat stores, and activation may help people avoid becoming overweight.
We are recruiting healthy volunteers aged 20-46 years with a BMI of 25-36 kg/m2.- 8 Hour(s) to complete
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- Queen's Medical Centre, Derby Rd, Lenton, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK
19 January 2024 Requirements- You are willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
- You are over 20 and under 46 years old
- Your BMI is between 25 and 36kg/m2 (see link to BMI calculator below)
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You are not taking any medications that may effect brown adipose tissue (eg: B blockers)
- You do not have any of the following medical conditions: cardiovascular disease, endocrine disorder, kidney disease, heart disease, or liver disease
- You do not have a family history of sudden cardiac death
- You are able to have an MRI – that means you must not have any metal in your body and are not claustrophobic