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Antibiotic resistance could help find drugs for some of the most intractable diseases
Scientists have developed an innovative way of using one of the biggest problems facing health services—antibiotic resistance—to develop drugs to combat some of the most intractable diseases.
Leeds ecologist snaps up trip of BES photo prizes
University of Leeds ecologist Dr Ute Bradter has scooped three prizes in this year’s British Ecological Society photographic competition.
Groundbreaking microscopy unlocks secrets of plant virus assembly
New research into how a plant virus assembles could lay the groundwork for future use to carry drugs into the human body.
Alistair Brownlee MBE, opens our new integrative exercise suite
Alistair Brownlee MBE, Olympic and World Champion triathlete and Leeds alumnus (BSc Sports Science & Physiology 2009), has officially opened a new exercise science research facility at the University.
Seeds of doubt why consumers weigh up GM produce - and turn it down
Professor Jurgen Denecke (Faculty of Biological Sciences) writes for The Conversation about genetic modification and genetic engineering in crops.