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University to lead regenerative medicine training

Published
9 January 2014
Categories
Technology
Health

A new £3.2 million training centre aimed at keeping the UK at the cutting edge of regenerative medicine research will be based at the University of Leeds, the government announced today.

New research opens door to Alzheimer's test

Published
3 January 2014
Categories
Science
Health

Scientists at the University of Leeds have developed a new technology that could form the basis of a simple blood test for Alzheimer's disease.

New gene mutation will help better diagnosis of myopathy

Published
18 December 2013
Categories
Health

A new gene mutation which will help doctors give a more accurate diagnosis of a type of brain and muscle disease in children has been discovered for the first time by University of Leeds experts.

Study pinpoints superbug resistance protein

Published
28 November 2013
Categories
Health

Researchers have identified a resistance protein that allows bacteria to survive chlorhexidine, an antiseptic commonly used in wipes, cleansers and mouthwashes in hospitals.