Climate change threatens precious UK ecosystem
An entire ecosystem is at risk from the effects of climate change on the UK’s blanket bogs, scientists at the University of Leeds have warned.
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Study finds non-genetic cancer mechanism
Cancer can be caused solely by protein imbalances within cells, a study of ovarian cancer has found.
Research project will shed light on overshadowed Shakespeare contemporary
A University of Leeds literary historian is embarking on a major project to shed light on an influential but neglected contemporary of Shakespeare.
Eliminating ulcer germ may help prevent stomach cancer
Targeting the strain of bacteria that causes ulcers may help prevent stomach cancer, according to research led by the University of Leeds.
Cool summer of 2013 boosted Arctic sea ice
The volume of Arctic sea ice increased by a third after the summer of 2013 as unusually cool air temperatures prevented the ice from melting, according to University of Leeds and UCL scientists.
Age doesn't dull damselflies' love lives
Aging damselflies never lose their libidos and are just as likely as younger competitors to mate.
Historian's tailor-made museum partnership
A research collaboration between the University of Leeds and the city's museum has helped produce a fascinating new exhibition examining the history of tailoring.
Father of Cinematography's archive comes to Leeds
An archive of material from a pioneer of cinematography has made a transatlantic journey to the University of Leeds.
Non-invasive device could end daily finger pricking for people with diabetes
A new laser sensor that monitors blood glucose levels without penetrating the skin could transform the lives of millions of people living with diabetes.
Scientists gain new insights into "antennae" of human cells
Scientists from the University of Leeds have uncovered the most comprehensive list yet of genes implicated in a group of common inherited diseases.