How a protein ‘hunkers down’ to conserve energy
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.
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Genetic study reveals pre-eclampsia risk factors
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).
Major differences in palliative care provision across the globe
A major review of palliative care services around the world has highlighted huge inconsistencies in provision, with patients in some countries receiving a fraction of the support provided elsewhere.
The protein helping to explain foot-and-mouth's infectiousness
Scientists have conducted a ‘molecular dissection’ of a part of the virus that causes foot-and-mouth disease, to try and understand why the pathogen is so infectious.
Care home workers turned to WhatsApp for help during COVID-19 outbreak
Analysis of social media messages between care home staff revealed growing concerns about lack of guidance as the pandemic swept the country.
Using research power to tackle global issues
The University of Leeds has secured part of a new £147 million research initiative to work with developing nations on the world's biggest challenges.
Breakthrough technology boosts breast cancer diagnosis
New technology which helps doctors more accurately diagnose breast cancer has been recognised by the US Food & Drugs Administration (FDA) for its exceptional potential clinical value.
Pre-surgery chemotherapy benefits to be explored
The benefits of giving chemotherapy before surgery to bowel cancer patients will be further explored in a new £3.4 million trial, one of three awarded regional funding.
Parasite discovery could assist mental health treatments
New research into how a common parasite infection alters human behaviour could help development of treatments for schizophrenia and other neurological disorders.
Waves of praise for Lighthouse Labs scientists
University staff and students have been recognised for their role in helping to establish the Alderley Park Lighthouse Laboratory in Cheshire, a key part of the Government’s COVID-19 testing strategy.