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Genetic risk of pre-eclampsia in pregnancy
A major international study has revealed for the first time how a baby’s DNA can increase the risk its mother will develop pre-eclampsia – a potentially lethal condition for both mother and child.
MBE for Leeds clinical trials researcher
An academic at the University of Leeds has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for ground-breaking research into pressure sores.
New insights into how Zika causes microcephaly
Scientists have uncovered why the Zika virus may specifically target neural stem cells in the developing brain, potentially leading to microcephaly.
New approach set to make peptide stapling widely available
Scientists have created a new method to structure peptides, which they say will be cheaper and make the process of using stapled peptides in drug discovery much more widely available.
Heart attack patients may not benefit from beta blockers, study reveals
New research challenges established medical practice that all heart attack patients should be on beta blockers.