Genetic discovery reveals whose skin will burn in the sun
Ten new genetic regions that may dictate whether a person’s skin will tan or burn when exposed to the sun have been identified by scientists.
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3D weaving innovation centre is part of £4.4m investment in Design
A cutting-edge 3D weaving loom that is the only one of its kind in the UK is at the heart of a new £1.75 million textiles innovation centre at the University of Leeds.
New way for scientists to see how cells move
Scientists have developed a new way to see inside individual cells, and study how they move and operate inside the human body.
The effects of diet on the start of the menopause
In the first UK study examining the relationship between diet and the start of the menopause, researchers have found certain food groups could affect the age at which the menopause begins.
Discovering crucial role of protein that could stop HPV virus infection
New drugs in the early stages of development by pharmaceutical companies could have an extra benefit – the ability to cancel out HPV virus, which can cause cervical cancer and skin conditions.
Ideas festival gets underway across city
Leeds International Festival gets underway this week, running across the city from Friday until 12 May.
Transplant-damaging virus brought into focus
Researchers from the University of Leeds 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.
People confused by messages about causes of cancer
Four out of 10 people surveyed did not know that being overweight is linked with an increased risk of cancer, according to new research.
Leeds moves up key ranking for sixth consecutive year
The University has climbed up the Complete University Guide once again and secures its position in the top 20.
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.