Six Oxford University researchers have presented their biosciences research at Parliament.

The team, comprising Jennifer Clara Herrmann, Fenglin Liu, Grace Meaker, Leto Riebel, Anna Rose, and Chloe Tubman, showcased their findings to politicians and a panel of expert judges as part of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths) for BRITAIN.

Ms Clara Herrmann's research focuses on gene regulation during the cell cycle, while Mr Liu is developing large AI models to combat future pandemics.

Ms Meaker's work delves into how PVA bolsters blood stem cell production.

Ms Riebel's studies revolve around the regeneration of damaged human hearts using a simulation study.

Ms Rose explores novel cancer treatments for children, and Chloe investigates zebrafish heart regeneration at the molecular level.

The work was judged against dozens of other scientists' research in a nationwide competition.

Stephen Metcalfe MP, chairman of the Parliamentary and scientific committee, said: "This annual competition is an important date in the parliamentary calendar because it gives MPs an opportunity to speak to a wide range of the country's best young researchers.

"These early career engineers, mathematicians, and scientists are the architects of our future and STEM for BRITAIN is politicians’ best opportunity to meet them and understand their work."

The university research team's work form part of the biosciences competition session, ending with a gold, silver, and bronze award ceremony.

A panel of leading academics will judge the entries, and cash prizes are up for grabs, with the gold recipient also receiving a medal.