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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.
New insights into how Zika causes microcephaly
Scientists have uncovered why the Zika virus may specifically target neural stem cells in the developing brain, potentially leading to microcephaly.
Leeds Sports Science is Number 1
Sports science at Leeds has been ranked 1st amongst the Russell Group universities and 3rd in the UK by the Guardians University League Table.
Manufacturing technique can make proteins less effective
Biopharma and food businesses working with proteins now have access to better information about how a type of fluid flow used in manufacturing processes can affect the quality of their products.