Leeds International Summer School News

Researchers probe genetic link to blindness

Published
Thursday 8th September, 2011
Categories
Health

University of Leeds researchers have used next-generation DNA sequencing techniques to discover what causes a rare form of inherited eye disorders, including cataracts and glaucoma, in young children.

Crystal clear research

Published
Monday 5th September, 2011
Categories
Technology
Science

Scientists have successfully created synthetic crystals whose structures and properties mimic those of naturally occurring biominerals such as seashells.

Histories of Violence: 9/11 ten years on

Published
Thursday 1st September, 2011
Categories
Society & Politics

The impact that the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America has had on politics, culture and thought is explored in an ambitious multi-faceted project launching this week.

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.