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New treatment options for deadliest of cancers
A new way to target a mutant protein which can cause the deadliest of cancers in humans has been uncovered by scientists at Leeds.
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383 results for 'centre immersive technologies'
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Developing new techniques to build biomaterials
Scientists at the 映客直播 have developed an approach that could help in the design of a new generation of synthetic biomaterials made from proteins.
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'Huge potential' in virtual clinical trials
A study involving virtual rather than real patients was as effective in evaluating a medical device used鈥� to treat 鈥痓rain 鈥痑neurysms, according to new research.
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Ground-breaking lung cancer trial gets under way
The first participants have taken part in a ground-breaking research trial that aims to save lives by improving the early diagnosis of lung cancer.
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A low-cost life support machine for patients with covid
A device that helps desperately sick patients breathe and鈥痗osts around 拢150 to manufacture鈥� could revolutionise
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Africa Day 鈥� celebrating partnerships across the continent
As the world marks Africa Day, the University celebrates its existing partnerships across the continent and looks forward to further collaboration as a key strategic aim for the future.
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Citizen researchers tracking air pollution in our homes
A group of citizen scientists is being recruited to help investigate the scale of microplastic air pollution inside people鈥檚 homes.
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Royal Society Fellowship honours
Two prominent Leeds figures have been elected as Fellows of the prestigious Royal Society.
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Weather forecasts that predict meningitis outbreaks
Scientists are using weather forecasts to predict the location and scale of impending meningitis outbreaks in sub-Saharan Africa.
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鈥楥reating possibilities and giving hope鈥�: on the GCRF frontline
UK Research and Innovation has announced a large cut to the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) as a result of the Government鈥檚 decision to reduce spending on international aid.