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Raincoat

How ‘green’ is your waterproof jacket?

Published
Wednesday 5th July, 2017
Categories
Technology
Health
Environment

In the face of unpredictable weather conditions, waterproof jackets have become key items in many people’s wardrobes.

Hospice

First formal university teaching hospice created in UK

Published
Wednesday 5th July, 2017
Categories
Health

St Gemma’s Hospice in Leeds is to become the first formally recognised university teaching hospice in the UK, following the announcement of a strengthened relationship with the University.

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UKRI chair discovers Leeds research and innovation strengths

Published
Monday 3rd July, 2017
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Research and innovation

The new head of the UK’s Research and Innovation agency, which ultimately funds the majority of university research, is due to outline his priorities and views on funding in the coming years tomorrow.

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Better tools to study the processes of life

Published
Friday 23rd June, 2017
Categories
Health
Science

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.

Picture shows a pregnant woman hold her 'bump'

Genetic risk of pre-eclampsia in pregnancy

Published
Tuesday 20th June, 2017
Categories
Health

A major international study has revealed for the first time how a baby’s DNA can increase the risk its mother will develop pre-eclampsia – a potentially lethal condition for both mother and child.