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How a protein ‘hunkers down’ to conserve energy

Published
Thursday 3rd 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
Tuesday 1st 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). 

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Major differences in palliative care provision across the globe

Published
Monday 30th November, 2020
Categories
Global
Health

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.

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Leeds offers asymptomatic COVID-19 testing for students

Published
Wednesday 25th 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
Tuesday 24th 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”.

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Using research power to tackle global issues

Published
Monday 23rd November, 2020
Categories
Research
Society & Politics
Science
Health
University

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.

Leeds professor joins Digital Futures Commission

Published
Friday 20th November, 2020
Categories
Working with business
Technology
Business & Economy

A leading academic from the University of Leeds has joined an influential panel of experts on the newly-launched Digital Futures Commission.

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Breakthrough technology boosts breast cancer diagnosis

Published
Friday 20th November, 2020
Categories
Working with business
Health

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.