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Virus ‘barcodes’ offer rapid detection of mutated strains

- Researchers at the University of Leeds are developing a way to 'barcode' viral diseases to rapidly test new outbreaks for potentially lethal mutations.

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Keeping up with the Joneses harms Britain’s bees

- University of Leeds scientists take ‘bee-friendly gardening’ on the road as they prepare to exhibit at Chelsea Flower Show.

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Leeds academics recognised for outstanding contribution to medical science

- Three Leeds researchers have been recognised for excellence in medical science by being elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences.

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Creating energy from light and air – new research on biofuel cells

- Researchers from the University of Leeds are studying how to make electricity from electrodes coated in bacteria, and other living cells, using light or hydrogen as the fuel.

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Leeds graduate nominated for Turner Prize 2012

- Elizabeth Price, who completed a PhD in the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies in 1999, is one of the four shortlisted artists for the Turner Prize 2012.

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Leeds lecturer wins Teacher of the Year award

- Dr Neil Morris, a senior lecturer at the University of Leeds, has today been awarded the Higher Education Biology Teacher of the Year Award by the Society of Biology.

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