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Nanobody technology offers promise for stopping cancer spread
A newly discovered nanobody, Nb 3E11, stops a cancer-spreading protein called Fascin-1 from forming cell-surface protrusions.
Rescuing ribosomes and bewildering bear hugs: inside a critical biological process
A group of scientists from the University of Leeds and the University of Dundee have discovered new knowledge in how ribosomes – the key machinery that makes proteins for our cells - are rescued.
Leeds researcher instrumental in helping to secure £49.35m to drive mass spectrometry research
The funding will be used to develop UK wide research infrastructure to overcome global challenges.
Spinal cord researcher backs rehab centre funding drive
Dr Ronaldo Ichiyama, Professor of Neural Control of Movement in the School of Biomedical Sciences has highlighted the importance of rehabilitation following damage to the nervous system.
Leeds academic Professor Sheena Radford wins prestigious Centenary Award from the Biochemical Society
The award recognises a ‘biochemist of distinction’ whose research impact and commitment to build, support, and nurture talent has helped transform the scientific community.