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Landmark trial offers new treatment option for early-stage rectal cancer
Cancer patients have avoided the need for major surgery and a permanent colostomy bag after taking part in a major international trial co-led by the Universities of Leeds and Birmingham.
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Collaborating to support fellow students
Students in Leeds and Washington have collaborated remotely to develop an interactive product which helps learners focus on their studies.
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Muscle-boosting molecule released during exercise
Scientists have found that a key molecule released during exercise strengthens muscles, improves exercise performance and could be a therapeutic treatment for muscle damage caused by type 2 diabetes.
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Shaping global climate education
A new children’s book is bringing indigenous knowledge to the heart of global climate education – while preserving a threatened language.
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Clubbing boosts wellbeing for women in midlife
More than nine in ten women over 40 who attend clubbing events report wellbeing benefits, a survey by University of Leeds researchers has found.
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AI identifies hundreds of plant proteins for sustainable food ingredients
New research is using artificial intelligence and statistical physics to identify plant proteins that could potentially replace animal-derived emulsifiers.
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Welcoming pupils onto campus
Children from across Leeds stepped onto campus to experience university life and earn a 'Degree in a Day', as part of a programme with Leeds City Council’s Healthy Holidays scheme.
