Business and partnerships News

Research offers new way to target shape-shifting proteins

Published
Wednesday 31st August, 2011
Categories
Health
Science

A molecule which can stop the formation of long protein strands, known as amyloid fibrils, that cause joint pain in kidney dialysis patients has been identified by Leeds researchers.

M&S and the University on the hunt for your M&S memories

Published
Thursday 25th August, 2011
Categories
Business & Economy
Working with business

Marks & Spencer and the University have today launched a search for people to contribute to the M&S Company Archive by coming forward with their stories and memories of the retailer.

Filling without drilling

Published
Monday 22nd August, 2011
Categories
Technology
Science
Health

Researchers at the University of Leeds have discovered a pain-free way of tackling dental decay.

Putting the ash clouds into perspective

Published
Wednesday 17th August, 2011
Categories
Environment

An analysis of ash fallout over the past 7,000 years suggests ash clouds are a relatively common occurrence throughout history.

Can you feel the force?

Published
Monday 15th August, 2011
Categories
Technology
Science
Health

Engineering students from the University of Leeds have found a way to let surgeons keep their sense of touch when operating at a distance with 'keyhole' techniques.

First Paralympic training camp at the University of Leeds

Published
Thursday 11th August, 2011
Categories
University

One of the fastest and most brutal Paralympic sports comes to the University of Leeds this week, when Beijing bronze medal holders Canada take on the Great Britain team at wheelchair rugby.

Herbal remedies escape EU law

Published
Tuesday 9th August, 2011
Categories
Health

Many herbal remedies available over-the-counter in pharmacies and health food shops are still lacking important information needed for safe use, according to University of Leeds researchers.

Leeds student to represent UK youth at UN climate talks

Published
Wednesday 3rd August, 2011
Categories
Environment
University

Leeds student Kristina Diprose has been selected as one of ten young people to represent UK youth at UN climate negotiations in South Africa this November.