Vitamin D dials down the aggression in melanoma cells Published 6 November 2019 Categories Science | Health Vitamin D influences the behaviour of melanoma cells in the lab by making them less aggressive, scientists have found.
Worker robots that learn from mistakes Published 4 November 2019 Categories News | Technology Practise makes perfect – it is an adage that has helped humans become highly dexterous, and now it is an approach that is being applied to robots.
Leeds scientists lead next generation of radiotherapy treatments Published 4 November 2019 Categories Science | Health Leeds scientists and clinicians have been awarded a major cash boost from Cancer Research UK to pioneer new radiotherapy technologies that could help more people in Yorkshire survive cancer.
'Wolves in sheep's clothing' – the superbugs outsmarting lab tests Published 30 October 2019 Categories Science | Health Hospital screening tests are failing to identify the true extent of microbial resistance, according to new research.
Research Spotlight - October 2019 Published 29 October 2019 Categories University October's round-up of some of the latest research and education stories from the University.
Training a new cohort of biological scientists Published 25 October 2019 Categories University | Science The White Rose universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York have received renewed Government funding for 150 PhD researchers in the biological sciences.
Fungi could reduce reliance on fertilisers Published 24 October 2019 Categories Environment | Science Introducing fungi to wheat boosted their uptake of key nutrients and could lead to new, ‘climate smart’ varieties of crops, according to a new study.
A measure of success: new Nexus partnership Published 24 October 2019 Categories Business and partnerships | Science The National Measurement Laboratory is to establish a hub at Nexus, the University’s innovation hub, and has signed a new strategic partnership agreement.
A new approach for tackling superbugs Published 17 October 2019 Categories Global | Health Scientists have uncovered a novel antibiotic-free approach that could help prevent and treat one of the most widespread bacterial pathogens, using nanocapsules made of natural ingredients.
Recognising advancement of gender equality Published 10 October 2019 Categories University Following the announcement of new Athena SWAN charter awards – with the School of Medicine receiving Gold - the University has commended the commitment to achieving greater gender equality at Leeds.
'Tricked' bacteria open new pathways to antimicrobial treatments Published 10 October 2019 Categories Science | Health Scientists have developed a new technique to trick bacteria into revealing hundreds of holes in their cell walls, opening the door for drugs that destroy bacteria’s cells.
Leeds researchers join partnership for opening of multi-million health research centre in Bradford Published 10 October 2019 Categories Health | University A new multi-million pound research centre that will improve health across the generations opens today.
Boost for cancer diagnosis health tech Published 9 October 2019 Categories Health A health minister visiting Nexus today has announced an additional £4m of funding to support the development of new health tech innovations.
The ‘lab-bot’ that could revolutionise hunt for cancer drugs Published 7 October 2019 Categories Technology | Health A robot-controlled laboratory where decisions are made by artificial intelligence will change the way new drugs are discovered, says a leading researcher.
‘Unprecedented’ rise in infant mortality in England linked to poverty Published 3 October 2019 Categories Health A new study links a recent rise in infant mortality in England to poverty.