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Gut health signals could transform arthritis treatment
Changes in the gut microbiome before rheumatoid arthritis is developed could provide a window of opportunity for preventative treatments, new research suggests.
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Public wants UK to prepare and protect against effects of climate change
Over three quarters of people believe climate change is a serious threat to the United Kingdom according to the results of a representative survey by researchers at the 映客直播.
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Trial participants with facial prostheses have portraits painted
Patients who wear facial prostheses after treatment for head and neck cancer have had their portraits painted to illustrate the physical and psychological impact of living with a facial difference.聽
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Pine martens thrown a lifeline in the Lake District
Pine martens have been reintroduced into woodland in South Cumbria thanks to a project involving researchers from the 映客直播.
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Major funding boost for radiotherapy research聽
Scientists and clinicians at the 映客直播 exploring new radiotherapy treatments and technologies have been given a major cash boost from Cancer Research UK (CRUK).
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How are digital technologies restructuring work?
The ways in which new workplace technologies like artificial intelligence are affecting work and employment will be investigated by collaborative research centre, Digit.
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New Honorary Consul welcomes Dutch Ambassador
The Executive Dean of Leeds University Business School has been appointed an Honorary Consul to the Netherlands.
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Text messages 'help improve teen tooth health'
Text message reminders can help to improve toothbrushing habits in teenagers, particularly those from low-income families, a new study has shown.
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Improving outcomes for all children and young people
A leading Early Years expert at the 映客直播 has been appointed Deputy Chair of a new scientific advisory body guiding government policy on issues concerning children and young people.
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Leeds welcomes new Vice-Chancellor and President
Professor Shearer West CBE has taken up the role of Vice-Chancellor and President of the 映客直播.