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Vital study into coronavirus transmission

Published
26 June 2020
Categories
Coronavirus
Science

Scientists from the University of Leeds are to study live virus excretion in faeces to understand more about the spread of SARS-CoV-2 – the coronavirus responsible for the pandemic.

The image is a close up of two women wearing face masks, presumambly to stop them spreading or contracting the coronavirus

Study confirms "classic" symptoms of COVID-19

Published
24 June 2020
Categories
Global
Coronavirus
Science
Health

A persistent cough and fever have been confirmed as the most prevalent symptoms associated with COVID-19, according to a major review of the scientific literature.

Image shows a bottle of pills turned on its side, with the tables - presumably aspirin - cascading out.

Aspirin can reduce the risk of bowel cancer

Published
12 June 2020
Categories
Science
Health

Two standard aspirin tablets taken every day for two years can reduce the risk of inherited bowel cancer for at least a decade, research has revealed. 

An aerial shot of the Leeds University campus, with the Parkinson Building at the front. March 2020

Leeds climbs in QS World Ranking 2021

Published
10 June 2020
Categories
University

The University has moved up two places in the latest QS World University Rankings, consolidating its place in the top 100.

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Long-term lessons of coronavirus outbreaks

Published
9 June 2020
Categories
Coronavirus
Science
Health

Patients recovering from COVID-19 could suffer significant long-term effects, according to research into the experiences of people hospitalised by previous coronavirus outbreaks.

A nightjar bird perched on a branch in a forest

Elusive bird to inspire new works

Published
8 June 2020
Categories
Arts & Culture
Environment

New and exclusive works from award-winning writers and artists will be launched every day this week, inspired by a mysterious nocturnal bird.