Be Curious News

How a protein ‘hunkers down’ to conserve energy

Published
3 December 2020
Categories
Health
Science

A visualisation made from nearly 100,000 electron microscope images has revealed the ingenious way a protein involved in muscle activity shuts itself down to conserve energy.

The images shows a pregnant woman lying down feeling her bump.

Genetic study reveals pre-eclampsia risk factors

Published
1 December 2020
Categories
Science
Health

A large international study has revealed that the genetic risk of pre-eclampsia, a potentially dangerous condition in pregnancy, is related to blood pressure and body mass index (BMI). 

Aerial view of the University campus

Leeds offers asymptomatic COVID-19 testing for students

Published
25 November 2020
Categories
Coronavirus
University

The University is offering free and fast asymptomatic coronavirus tests on campus for students who are leaving their university accommodation for the winter break.

Ministers asked to intervene over rail research institute

Published
24 November 2020
Categories
Science
Society & Politics
Technology
Working with business

Rail industry and civic leaders are urging the Government to accelerate construction of an advanced rail Institute that would provide a “...game-changing opportunity for the UK”.