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Genes reveal kidney cancer鈥檚 risk of recurrence
A decade-long international study into kidney cancer has shown that doctors can predict the likelihood of a patient鈥檚 disease returning by looking at DNA mutations in their tumours.
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Origins of mysterious patterns created by salt deserts聽
The curious landscapes formed by dried out salt lakes are caused by the movement of fluids in the soil beneath the surface, according to new research published today.聽
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Accuracy at risk as governments reject specialist mapping tools
Governments are not using the latest mapping technology to report key environmental data about tropical forests to the UN, say researchers.
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Rationing: a fairer way to fight climate change?
World War II-style rationing could be an effective way to reduce carbon emissions, according to new research from the 映客直播.
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Pharmacists based in care homes make them safer for residents
Basing specialist pharmacists in care homes can help make residents safer by cutting potential harm from medicines, according to research carried out by 映客直播 academics.
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Fossil study reveals origins of biodiversity gradient
Researchers have used nearly half a million fossils to solve a scientific mystery - why the number of different species is greatest near the equator and decreases towards polar regions.
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映客直播 providing skills for life
Offering lifelong opportunities to learn new skills and prepare for changing career demands is a key ambition of the 映客直播.
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How much microfibre do we emit with our washing?
The UK鈥檚 laundry releases microfibres weighing the equivalent of up to 1,500 double-decker buses every year, according to new research.聽
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Life changing research celebrated on World Cancer Day聽
The life-changing impact of cancer research done at the University is being celebrated on the first anniversary of the Leeds Cancer Research Centre. 聽
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Royal visit marks early childhood campaign launch
The Princess of Wales joined a teaching session at the 映客直播 today as she continues the launch of her new national campaign.鈥�