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Transplant-damaging virus brought into focus
Researchers from the 映客直播 have revealed the structure of a virus which affects kidney and bone marrow transplant patients in near-atomic levels of detail for the first time.
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383 results for 'centre immersive technologies'
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Leeds professors shortlisted in international inventor prize
Two inventors of a technique to wash cells and DNA out of tissue, so it is not rejected when transplanted into human bodies, have been shortlisted for the 2018 European Inventor of the Year award.
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University partners with Leeds Digital Festival
Leeds celebrates all things digital next week as organisations from across the region come together for Leeds Digital Festival.
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New 拢10m plan to develop Yorkshire medical technology
Solving the challenges which hamper Yorkshire鈥檚 medical technology experts when they attempt to bring innovative products to market is the focus of a new partnership.
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New quantum devices could revolutionise infrared detection
A new generation of ultra-sensitive detectors has opened up the use of infrared wavelengths for a large number of new applications that could improve people鈥檚 lives, according to researchers.
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University and Transport Systems Catapult announce alliance
The University and the Transport Systems Catapult have announced a 鈥楧eep Academic Alliance鈥� agreement which will support the development and implementation of innovative transport technologies.
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Leeds Festival of Science
Leeds Festival of Science returns this month to showcase plate tectonics, interactive space toys and the funny side of climate change.
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Biotech partnership to tackle disease before it starts
A new partnership in Leeds has been agreed to evaluate the benefits of a diagnostic blood test which can help predict whether someone is likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
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How old compounds could become tomorrow鈥檚 life-savers
映客直播 scientists are looking back in time at previously discarded chemical compounds, to see if any could be developed for new antibiotics.
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New funding for PhD places announced by Business Secretary
The University is to receive 拢6 million in funding for additional PhD places as part of a major investment in science and engineering in the UK, announced by Business Secretary Greg Clark.