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Discovering the 'turnstile' in our cells

Published
15 June 2016
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Science

A research team has discovered that a cell's protective layer acts like a turnstile, allowing proteins to be exported while preventing them from moving back in.

The Leeds way: world triathlon winners

Published
7 June 2016
Categories
University

Hometown heroes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee commanded the World Triathlon Series in Leeds this weekend, following the news that Leeds-based athletes dominate this summer’s Rio Olympics squad.

Minister impressed by University’s quantum cascade laser

Published
23 May 2016
Categories
Technology

The minister for industry has visited the University of Leeds this week to learn how developing terahertz frequency technology has made the Faculty of Engineering one of the leading centres in Europe.

How plants conquered the land

Published
20 May 2016
Categories
Science | Environment

Research at the University of Leeds has identified a key gene that assisted the transition of plants from water to the land around 500 million years ago.

How to identify high risk heart disease patients

Published
16 May 2016
Categories
News | Health

A new study shows that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are the safest and most effective way to identify high risk patients with cardiac chest pain.

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Failures in heart attack care?

Published
9 May 2016
Categories
News | Health

A new study has found that thousands of deaths could have been avoided if heart attack aftercare guidelines outlining when to give treatment were followed.

Statement

Published
28 April 2016
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Statements

University of Leeds Council statement: Fossil Fuels

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IntoUniversity inspiring young children

Published
27 April 2016
Categories
University

Children from the age of seven are being encouraged to aim for a place at University, by attending after-school classes at a new centre in Beeston, Leeds.

Researchers have used ‘network theory’ for the first time to visually depict the movement of dinosaurs around the world during the Mesozoic Era – including a curious exodus from Europe.

Dinosaur families chose to exit Europe

Published
25 April 2016
Categories
Technology | Science

Researchers have used ‘network theory’ for the first time to visually depict the movement of dinosaurs around the world during the Mesozoic Era – including a curious exodus from Europe.