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How old compounds could become tomorrow’s life-savers
University of Leeds scientists are looking back in time at previously discarded chemical compounds, to see if any could be developed for new antibiotics.
Novel binding molecules for bio-reagents, diagnostics and therapeutics (impact case study)
The diagnosis and treatment of a number of diseases, including cancer, has been revolutionised over the last 20 years through the use of highly specific monoclonal antibody-based products.
Prof Sheena Radford announced as 2018 Biophysical Society Fellow
The award honours the Society’s distinguished members who demonstrated excellence in science.
Better tools to study the processes of life
Scientists have developed a new biological tool for examining molecules – the building blocks of life. It could provide new insights and benefits such as reducing numbers of animals used in research.
Scientists a step closer to drug treatment for Hepatitis B
A major new insight into how Hepatitis B Virus works could pave the way for new drug treatments for the infection which is the major cause of liver cancer worldwide.